Released in 2008, The Forbidden Kingdom made cinematic history as the first film to feature martial arts legends Jackie Chan and Jet Li on screen together. This fantasy wuxia adventure, directed by Rob Minkoff, is loosely inspired by the 16th-century Chinese novel Journey to the West. Movie Overview Release Date: April 18, 2008 (USA); May 2, 2008 (India). Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy. Runtime: Approximately 113 minutes (1h 53m).
The Cast
The Forbidden Kingdom is set in ancient China, during the Qin dynasty. The story revolves around Monkey King (Jet Li), a powerful and mischievous deity who steals the Golden Rod, a magical staff that allows him to control the monkeys in his kingdom. However, his actions attract the attention of the villainous Lord Wong (Chow Yun-fat), who seeks to gain control over the kingdom.
Jack, Viper, and a group of allies, including the enigmatic Monkey (Jet Li), embark on a perilous journey to overthrow the dark forces and save the Forbidden Kingdom. Along the way, Jack learns about his own destiny and the true meaning of courage, honor, and friendship.
Jason must join forces with Lu Yan (a drunken master) and the Silent Monk to return the staff to the Monkey King and defeat the evil Jade Warlord. 🥋 Why You Should Watch
In India, Jackie Chan is a household name. From Police Story to Drunken Master, his films have been dubbed in Hindi and aired on channels like Sony MAX and Zee Cinema for decades. Similarly, Jet Li’s Hero, Fearless, and Once Upon a Time in China have massive followings among Bollywood and regional cinema audiences.
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