The Forbidden Kingdom Synopsis & Movie Info

Synopsis

Legendary martial arts stars Jackie Chan and Jet Li come together onscreen for the first time ever in director Rob Minkoff's time-traveling take on the Monkey King fable that finds an American teen transported back to ancient China after wandering into a pawn shop and discovering the king's fighting stick. Once there, the adventurous teen joins an army of fierce warriors who have sworn to free their imprisoned king at all costs. In addition to appearing as the mythical Monkey King, Li assumes the role of a silent monk, and Chan appears in the role of kung fu master Lu Yan. Famed action choreographer Yuen Woo Ping presides over the fight sequences. - Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Movie Info

Starring:
Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Michael Angarano, Liu Yifei
Theatrical Release Date:
04/18/2008
DVD Release Date:
09/09/2008
Rating:
PG-13
MPAA Reasons:
for sequences of martial arts action and some violence
Run Time:
113 min.
Distributor(s):
Lionsgate
Production Co.:
Casey Silver
Director(s):
Rob Minkoff
Genre(s):
Action
Themes:
Time Travel, Daring Rescues, Heroic Mission, Fish Out of Water
Tone:
Tense, Rousing, Fanciful, Humorous, Stylized
Keywords:
king, China, rescue, time-travel
Country of Origin:
USA
Language:
Chinese (unspecified dialect)
Status:
DVD

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