Forbidden Kingdom
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"This is the long-awaited teaming of superstars Jackie Chan and Jet Li, and it's an occasion to applaud for those who like a few yuks with their kicks." -- Toronto Star
The first film to feature Jackie Chan and Jet Li on the same bill, Forbidden Kingdom is the tale of an American teen who is magically transported to ancient China. Boston youngster Jason (Michael Angarano) tumbles through time after stealing a magic scepter, and must learn the ways of kung-fu from a drunken master (Jackie Chan) and a silent monk (Jet Li) in order to save China from the Jade Emperor. His journey brings him face-to-face with ancient danger, and he must discover the courage within in order to defeat his enemies and return home.
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The Forbidden Kingdom (Chinese: 功夫之王; working: The J & J Project) is a 2008 American martial arts-adventure film from Lionsgate and The Weinstein Company directed by Rob Minkoff. It is the first film to star together two of the best-known names in the martial arts film genre, Jackie Chan and Jet Li. The action sequences were choreographed by Yuen Woo-ping.
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In addition to Bruce Lee, the opening credits also features photographs of famous martial arts actors from the famous Shaw Brothers film studio during the 1970's and 1980's. Among the actors shown are Kara Hui Ying-Hung, Ti Lung, David Chiang, Lau Kar-Leung, Gordon Liu (Lau Ka-Fai), Kuan Tai Chen and The Venom Mob.
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