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57 out of 100

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7.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 67 Ratings

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  • Starring: Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Michael Angarano
  • Summary: While hunting down bootleg kung fu DVDs in a Chinatown pawnshop, Jason Tripitikas makes an extraordinary discovery that sends him hurtling back in time to ancient China. There, Jason is charged with a monumental task: He must free the fabled warrior the Monkey King, who has been imprisoned by the powerful Jade Warlord. Jason is joined in his quest by wise kung fu master Lu and a band of misfit warriors including Silent Monk. But only by learning the true precepts of kung fu can Jason hope to succeed--and find a way to get back home. (Lionsgate)… Expand
  • Director: Rob Minkoff
  • Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
  • Rating: PG-13
  • Runtime: 104 min
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 27
  3. Negative: 1 out of 27
  1. Baltimore Sun
    Reviewed by: Michael Sragow
    83
    Kung fu purists may scoff, but escapists with a sense of humor should romp through The Forbidden Kingdom.
  2. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Elizabeth Weitzman
    60
    The wisecracking Chan and the stoic Li play off their on-screen images with good humor, and if they don't have the agility they once did, it's still a joy to watch them make the most of Yuen Woo-ping's impressive choreography.
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Adam Markovitz
    25
    This kingdom really should be forbidden.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 32
  3. Negative: 1 out of 32
  1. AlP.
    7
    Excellent action and good humor. Could even take your kids to see it.
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  2. imthenoob
    5
    The plot is somewhat interesting but far too generic as well. The action sequences were solid but far from the best work of both Jet Li and Jackie Chan, On that note it was good to finally see them do a movie together (a lot of people wanted to see that). The acting is fine, Cant really complain about it imo. Overall, Its a decent film and worth a one time watch on something like Netflix or TV but other then that, Its not worth watching.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. William
    3
    I desperately looked forward to this and was thoroughly disappointed. The story was garbage, the kiddie lead annoying, and they didn't give Li or Chan enough quality fighting time.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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