Ask MDL: Action An American teenager who is obsessed with Hong Kong cinema and kung-fu classics makes an extraordinary discovery in a Chinatown pawnshop: the legendary stick weapon of the Chinese sage and warrior, the Monkey King. With the lost relic in hand, the teenager unexpectedly finds himself traveling back to ancient China to join a crew of warriors from martial arts lore on a dangerous quest to free the imprisoned Monkey King. Edit Translation
- English
- Polski
- Português (Brasil)
- magyar / magyar nyelv
- Native Title: 功夫之王
- Also Known As: Gong Fu Zhi Wang , Gung Fu Ji Wong , King of Kung Fu , The J & J Project
- Genres: Wuxia, Fantasy
Where to Watch The Forbidden Kingdom
Cast & Credits
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![Jet Li in The Forbidden Kingdom Chinese Movie (2008)]( "Jet Li in The Forbidden Kingdom Chinese Movie (2008)")
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![Jackie Chan in The Forbidden Kingdom Chinese Movie (2008)]( "Jackie Chan in The Forbidden Kingdom Chinese Movie (2008)")
Jackie Chan Main Role -
![Collin Chou in The Forbidden Kingdom Chinese Movie (2008)]( "Collin Chou in The Forbidden Kingdom Chinese Movie (2008)")
Collin Chou Main Role -
![Crystal Liu in The Forbidden Kingdom Chinese Movie (2008)]( "Crystal Liu in The Forbidden Kingdom Chinese Movie (2008)")
Crystal Liu Main Role -
![Li Bing Bing in The Forbidden Kingdom Chinese Movie (2008)]( "Li Bing Bing in The Forbidden Kingdom Chinese Movie (2008)")
Li Bing BingNi Chang / "The White-Haired Witch"Support Role -
![Wang De Shun in The Forbidden Kingdom Chinese Movie (2008)]( "Wang De Shun in The Forbidden Kingdom Chinese Movie (2008)")
Wang De Shun[The Jade Emperor]Support Role
Reviews
This review may contain spoilers
The Forbidden Kingdom is a fun-filled martial arts adventure that pairs Jackie Chan and Jet Li in a unique East-meets-West fantasy. The film’s strength lies in its thrilling action sequences and the undeniable chemistry between the two legendary actors. The choreography, courtesy of renowned stunt coordinators, is impressive and showcases both Chan’s and Li’s incredible skills. The whimsical plot, centered around a young American who travels back in time to ancient China, provides a fresh twist on classic adventure tales.However, the film’s story can feel overly simplistic and somewhat predictable, especially for those familiar with the genre. The dialogue and character development are often shallow, which can detract from the overall experience. Additionally, the film’s pacing occasionally lags, and some of the humor misses the mark. Despite these shortcomings, The Forbidden Kingdom delivers enough high-energy action and nostalgic charm to entertain fans of martial arts cinema. Overall, it's an enjoyable watch with memorable fight scenes, Must watch and highly recommendable!
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Jet Li
nuff said.
This movie tells the story of two martial artist that must train a 21st century boy who has been transported to their time. I have re-watched this movie at least a half a dozen times and enjoy it every time. It feels kinda kid friendly at times so if you are looking for more grit this movie isn't for you.
I Never give anything a score of 10 and unless it is amazing, I don't think I have ever watched anything amazing. Nothing below 6 unless I had to drop/shut it off.
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