The Forbidden Kingdom (DVD, 2008, Widescreen Only Version)

This movie will be enjoyed by any Jet Li or Jackie Chan fans, certainly. The cinematography is wonderful, with stunning views, excellent use of CGI without overdoing it, and decent acting. Jet Li plays his role marvelously, and the continuity of the various plot themes is fantastic. There are subtleties to this movie that will require multiple viewings to catch! Pros include the acting and scenery, and the way language is dealt with. The only con is that the viewing I attended was a bit rough around the edges, with a couple of minor bobbles in editing and film quality. I'm sure this will be corrected in the final production for the theaters, though! Overall, this is a good action/fantasy movie. For those who like the "chop suey" kung fu flicks, this will be a blast from the past. Jackie Chan shows off his unique style of martial arts, while keeping the laughs rolling. Jet Li is NOT playing the 'baddie' for a change, and has a surprisingly entertaining role in this film. There isn't a lot of wire work in this film, and what is done on wires is done judiciously.

if you are an action movie person this is the movie for you. jackie chan and jet li in a east meets west martial arts showdown. this is the first time these two artists have worked together and its a great movie. this is a must watch if you are a fan of martial arts or a fan of jackie chan and jet li. no words can describe the action in this movie. you must pick this one up.

This movie was very funny and filled with action. The fighting scene were great. The movie kept my whole family entertained and the story line was easy to keep up with.

This move was everything I would expect from a Jet Li / Jackie Chan move, and more. The modern day scene left something to be desired but the character’s interaction made up for any loose beginning or ending.

I am a great fan of Jackie Chan and find he is at his best in this one. With such a great cast how can this movie fail. As the cover states: If your're a fighting fan, the wait is over.

The ONLY reason to see this film is for two martial arts pros together for the first time - Jet Li and Jackie Chan! Excellent wire work, sets, and CGI effects. The young male lead detracts from the story as he reacts rather than acts and lacks the charisma of lets say - a Ralph Macchio of Karate Kid. The rest of the cast puts in competent performances. Good for one or two watchings!

Normally I am not a big martial arts fan, but after alot of bugging out of our best friend we sat down to watch this flick..surprisingly enough we enjoyed this movie a great deal..film begins with a young Man out on his own struggling to survive against bullies pretty girls and work..the yong man is a martial arts buff and enjoys a good movie..he happens inside a old curio shop owned by an elderly Chinese man who claims to be over 100 yrs old there he's told a legend about a old staff he leaves the shop and heads home..circumstances lead the boy to help a band of thugs to rob the old man and when he's shot the boy races away clutching the staff..as they surround him the staff whisks him away where he meets up with a strange chinese man who claims to be immortal..together they set out to right a horrible wrong and bring down a legendary bad guy..This movie is filled with action, romance, suspense and just the right mix of comedy..viewers will be thrilled with this fun movie..I give this 5 out of 5 bars!

I will not go sceen to sceen, like the movie, but To Me it deserves a good B...which is still worth watching after all the Ds and C movies out...

The Forbidden Kingdom is a fantasy movie that takes on visually stunning martial arts sequences along with an endearing coming of age storyline. Although the script isn't the most compelling ever written, it does allow you to suspend disbelief enough to enjoy the plot. Also, having martial arts legends Jackie Chan and Jet Li together at last is reason enough to at least rent this film. If you're looking for a fun, energetic family film that has Wizard of Oz echoes, then The Forbidden Kingdom will work for you.