Sunday, May 11, 2008

The Forbidden Kingdom(2008)

While hunting down bootleg kung-fu DVDs in a Chinatown pawnshop, Jason 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 evil Jade Warlord. Jason is joined in his quest by wise kung fu master Lu Yan 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.
Also Known As: King of Kung Fu
Untitled (Revolution Studios/Jackie Chan/Jet Li action film)
Production Status:Released
Logline:Based on the Chinese legend of the monkey king, an American teen discovers the king's legendary stick weapon in a pawn shop. He is transported back in time to ancient China, where he joins a crew of warriors fighting to free the imprisoned king.
Genres:Action/Adventure and Science Fiction/Fantasy
Running Time:1 hr. 45 min.
Release Date:April 18th, 2008 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for for sequences of martial arts action and some violence.
Distributors:Lionsgate
Production Co.: Casey Silver Productions, Huayi Brothers Film Company
Studios:Lionsgate, The Weinstein Company
Financiers: Relativity Media
U.S. Box Office:$45,112,303
Filming Locations:China
Produced in:United States



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