The Forbidden Kingdom | 
 enlarge | Director: Rob Minkoff
Actors: Jet Li, Michael Angarano, Jackie Chan, Yifei Liu, Juana Collignon
Studio: Lions Gate
Category: DVD
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Rating:  40 reviews
Sales Rank: 100
Format: Ac-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 104
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.7
UPC: 031398101093
EAN: 0031398101093
ASIN: B001BEK8HO
Theatrical Release Date: April 18, 2008
Release Date: September 9, 2008 (In 3 Days)
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Getting martial-arts superstars Jet Li and Jackie Chan together in the same action film is like a fantasy come true, even if The Forbidden Kingdom is more of a children's movie than an instant kung-fu classic. Yes, Li and Chan square off in a lengthy, acrobatic fight scene that is a lot of fun, though it can't be what such a scene might have been even a decade ago: careful editing now compensates for the 54-year-old Chan's slower moves and reflexes. Still, Chan doesn't disappoint as Lu Yan, a drunken immortal in ancient China who mentors a modern-day American kid, Jason (Michael Angarano), the latter having slipped into the past while in possession of a magical staff that belongs to the imprisoned Monkey King (Li). In order to get back to his own time and help an old friend (also Chan) wounded by thugs, Jason accompanies Lu Yan and a lovely warrior, Golden Sparrow (Liu Yifei), on a journey to return the staff. Along the way, a (mostly) silent monk (Li, again), who has spent his life in search of the staff, joins their mission. He helps Lu Yan train Jason in fighting and adding more muscle to the party as it comes under siege from a violent witch (Li Bing Bing) and pathological warlord (Collin Chou). Screenwriter John Fusco (Hidalgo) and director Rob Minkoff (The Haunted Mansion) have made a slightly chintzy, Western version of a Chinese swords-and-sorcery tale. The gravity-defying, flying-through-the-air-while-fighting choreography looks pretty choppy and graceless compared to, say, the martial arts films of Zhang Yimou. But The Forbidden Kingdom is really aimed at kids, not aficionados of epic fight movies. On that score, the movie aims to please and does so for the right audience. -- Tom Keogh
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Description
Individually, they've starred in the most adrenaline-pumping martial-arts adventures ever. Together for the first time, Jet Li and Jackie Chan join forces to create the greates epic of them all- THE FORBIDDEN KINGDOM. As ancient Chinese warriors, they must train and mentor a 21st century kung-fu fanatic who's been summoned to fight a centuries-old battle and free the imprisoned Monkey King. If you're a fighting fan, the wait is over. The team is ready. The Kingdom has arrived.
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 Excellent Familly Movie September 6, 2008
This was a very good adventures movie with a good since of humor. I highly recommend this movie if you're looking for something that is Kung Fu but isn't as violent.
 THE WORST FILM I HAVE SEEN IN A VERY LONG TIME August 31, 2008
0 out of 12 found this review helpful
What a disgraceful film. Just worthless, I walked out. I am a huge fan of martial arts films such as: House of Flying Daggers, Hero, Ong Bak, Fearless, Unleashed, Flash Point, Kill Zone, Iron Monkey, Dragon Tiger Gate, The Legend of the Drunken Master, any many others. This on the other hand was like watching two burnt out actors jump from strings like the puppets they've become.
SKIP THIS.
Kick A$$ August 30, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I really enjoyed this movie... I have been a Jackie Chan fan since I can remember and it's so great to see him make a movie with another Master like Jet Li --- you can distinctly see the difference with their fighting style and it's amazing to see it on the big screen --- I do hope that this won't be the movie they will make together -- this is definitely a must on your DVD collection!!!
Great Action Movie August 30, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I think people should not be taking this movie seriously. I think the story line is too far fetch (to connect somebody from New Jersey to ancient China) but the actions are awesome. It's an "OK" spin off from the story "Journey to the West."
No Title August 28, 2008
Since I've been studding martial artes(Kung Fu, 7 Star Praying Mantis) for a year or so now, I thought it'd be cool to view the latest kung-fu flick. Obviously, as all Kung-Fu movies are, the main feature of Kingdom is sparring, and throughout, my inner nerd came out to say "Bad Ass!" on more than one occasion. But, as all martial artes movies are, fightings the strongs suit, while the story was lack-luster. Start off with a average joe who's fix is Hong Kong Hollywood, and soon, that's his reality, he trys to escape while fighting the immortal emporor. Which is fine, I'm not looking for a Metal Gear style story. But when you have two legends from the genre(Chan and Li), I'd expect everyone to step up their game(I'm looking at you Liu Yi Fei). But more importantly, why even have the American here? You have Jakie Chan(looking like the Chinese Jack Sparrow) and Jet Li fighting? Heck, I'd make that the whole movie. Never the less, it was neat to see the diffrent philosphy and items, that I've studied, talked about and used throughout.
Besides being an imspirational source for me me in technique, the Kingdom has a fine frequency of fighting for a film, but just blah in between.
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