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The Forbidden Kingdom

Rated PG-13 for sequences of martial arts action and some violence.

PG-13 In Theaters 04/18/2008 , 105min.
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62%
Viewer score based on 26 ratings
57%
Critic score based on 27 reviews

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February 25, 2010
Curlyspykid
this was the best movie i ever saw i the world it like my secound my frist is avater i have dreams about this movie it veryy good i what to see it agean
May 22, 2008
boed4
If you want to be entertained, go see this movie. Don't go into this movie judging it for what it wasn't intended to be, but rather for what it is, entertainment. Lots of action, comedy, great special effect moments, and finally a movie without cursing. Take the kids, grandparents, or a good friend. Enjoy!
May 22, 2008
xxlolax9
i had a nice time..a little bit of karate kid but ok i guess
May 22, 2008
sonofstar
I loved the Forbidden Kingdom. It was a well-crafted blend of a modern setting with an ancient tale. Jackie Chan and Jet Li were masterful in their fight scenes. The scenery and cinematography were breath taking. All of the elements blended together beautifully to make a compelling story, exciting fight scenes and an ancient tale brought to life and completion in our era. Thank you for
May 22, 2008
shanphipps
I thought this was a WONERFUL film! I enjoyed the story, the action and the scenery. The action shots are great Jackie Chan sequences and Jet Li was wonderful as the Monkey King. I thought the lead boy did a great job too. Great twist at the end. There are some Super Funny parts too! Go see it and be entertained.

Critic Reviews powered by Metacritic ™

The Hollywood Reporter
Will please its core audience but won't enthrall anyone over the age of 16. (Even that might be stretching the point.) Full Review
A.O. Scott
The New York Times
A faithful and disarmingly earnest attempt to honor some venerable and popular Chinese cinematic traditions. Full Review
Adam Markovitz
Entertainment Weekly
This kingdom really should be forbidden. Full Review
Dennis Harvey
Variety
On its own terms, it's a handsome albeit unexceptional juvenile adventure shot on some magnificent Chinese locations. Full Review
Desson Thomson
Washington Post
A movie that jumps between two worlds can be a powerful experience, as any fan of "The Wizard of Oz," "Back to the Future" or "The Terminator" can tell you. But this phoned-in epic is simply a celebration of the inauthentic. Full Review
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