The Forbidden Kingdom 2008
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56 Reviews
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Gummy
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SplatAn 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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All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Old Hop / Lu Yan
as The Silent Monk / The Monkey King
as Jason Tripitikas
as Golden Sparrow / Chinatown Girl
as Ni Chang a.k.a White-Haired Witch
as Jade Warlord
as Lupo
as Southie
as Young Southie
as Southie Girl
Director:
Writer:
John Fusco
Stars:
Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Michael Angarano, Liu Yifei, Li Bingbing, Collin Chou, Morgan Benoit, Jack Posobiec, Thomas McDonell, Juana Collignon,
Genres:
Action,Adventure,Fantasy
Release Date:
2008 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
104 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Forbidden Kingdom
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
JF
Cast
as Old Hop / Lu Yan
as The Silent Monk / The Monkey King
as Jason Tripitikas
as Golden Sparrow / Chinatown Girl
as Ni Chang a.k.a White-Haired Witch
as Jade Warlord
as Lupo
as Southie
as Young Southie
as Southie Girl
as Old Woman
as Farmer
as Young Village Man
as Jade Soldier
as Inn Keeper
as Jade Officer (voice, uncredited)
as Sparrow's mother
as
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