The Forbidden Kingdom User Reviews

The Forbidden Kingdom is a welcome break for Jackie Chan perennial portrayal of the Hong Kong cop who in recent years has been increasingly investigating some crimes in America. This film is a cut above the typical martial arts movie. Read my full review at johnhuntspace.com/forbiddenkingdom.html

05/22/2008, 9:24 am

the movie was ok. it had some great fighting scenes but the scenes in between where soo boring!

05/22/2008, 9:24 am

If you’re not a 13 year-old boy, Forbidden Kingdom was not really made for you. I understand the appeal of Jet Li and Jackie Chan, together at last, and everyone’s hopes for a harmonious combination like peanut butter and chocolate. I shared this hope, but was served something more like canned cheese with crackers. It’s not that this combination is bad, just that their pairing is framed within a feeble, pointlessly enthusiastic action film.Forbidden Kingdom has all of the good components of a classic action film, but together, these elements work against each other in a big way. The narrative is short, but not short enough. The general tone is more like a poor comic book movie than a kung fu fantasy. This may appeal to some, but dressing up in silks doesn’t make this tired thing new again.

05/22/2008, 9:24 am

Before I even watch the movie I didn't know what to expect. The storyline was great, the action was great, the fighting was great, and the best of all the story of the monkey. I do not understand why there are some people saying they hate it or not even enough action or it is a disappointment or any negative feedback. First of all sorry I kind of take this offensive, most of the American people or all American do not know the story behind the Monkey. It is more of an Asian/Chinese story that goes way back. If you would understand the concept of what the movie is trying to set then you would understand why the movie was made. The movie was made to let people know the story behind the history of Monkey and why he was there in the first place. Overall, the movie had great fighting scenes and I totally understood the whole movie. It is a great movie to watch with your friends, date, partner, etc... You will not be upset and it is worth every penny. I would go watch it 10 times and support this movie because of the wonderful meaning and story that was told. Go watch it and think of it as a history being taught because it will make your show more enjoyable rather than society thinking that it is all about action and everything else.

05/22/2008, 9:24 am

I had been looking foward to this movie for months. It was horrible! I fell asleep in the first 20 mins. I wish I could get my money back!

05/22/2008, 9:24 am

The movie was okay. It didn't really make me jump out of my seat or anything. I was expecting more action, you know, because of Jet Li and Jackie Chan, well, if your not as much an action movie person as I am, this movie might actually be good for you. I'm only eleven and there wasn't enough action. Well that's just me!

05/22/2008, 9:24 am

I found this movie very enjoyable. There were a few things that I didn't like, the love story being one of them. But go watch it check it out.

05/22/2008, 9:24 am

it was cool i guess. nothing to write home about though. i felt fooled since all they basically show in the preview is jet li and jackie chan so i really didn't know what i was getting into, and was irritated when i found out since the premise wasn't as novel as i anticipated. i wouldn't go see it again, but it kept my attention while i was there.

05/22/2008, 9:24 am

I felt as though I was watching another film version of Mortal Kombat with Shujinko being trained by Bo Rai Cho and even the ending looking like the ending of the konquest in Mortal Kombat: Armageddon. The storyline had great potential, but somewhere and somehow it fell terribly short and I can't quite put my finger on where. I know that the corny one-liners did not help, though. The kung-fu was the best part of the film as the fighting sequences were actually entertaining and well done. But the acting, storyline and dialogue of this movie were just weak. It's an okay film to see I guess if you just want to kill an afternoon. I think it's money better kept in your pocket, but if you chose to see it, it wouldn't be a huge loss. Just don't go into this movie expecting anything great or meaningful...or even comical, because you won't really get it. A chuckle here and there perhaps, but that's all.

05/22/2008, 9:24 am