The Forbidden Kingdom

2008 104 min English

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.

Where to watch: Amazon, etc

Chan Score 7.1 1 vote

Fight Quality 10.0 18%

Stunt Insanity 3.0 15%

Chan Presence 8.0 15%

Killer Finishing Moves 5.0 12%

Rewatchability 7.0 12%

Restaurant Fight Scenes 8.0 10%

Bad Ass Ladies 9.0 8%

Narrative 7.0 5%

Comedy 6.0 5%

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