
The Forbidden Kingdom
The battle for eternity is the fantasy of a lifetime.
Directed by Rob Minkoff
Produced by Casey Silver Productions, China Film Co-Production
A spirited martial arts adventure that blends American teen-hero fantasy with wuxia legend, driven by action spectacle and the joy of mythic questing.
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 travelling back to ancient China to join a crew of warriors from martial arts lore on a dangerous quest to free the imprisoned Monkey King.
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Does The Forbidden Kingdom end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
Is The Forbidden Kingdom sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.
Is The Forbidden Kingdom violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.
Is The Forbidden Kingdom easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.
Is The Forbidden Kingdom scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
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