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The Forbidden Kingdom

Movie · 2008 · 104 min

A lighthearted, action-packed romp that blends modern-day wish-fulfillment with classic kung fu fantasy, offering easygoing entertainment with a few laughs and plenty of fight scenes.

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2008 film by Rob Minkoff
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Class
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Year
2008
Runtime
104 min
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Tone
  • whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • lightstrength 2 of 3
  • campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • coming-of-age
  • identity
  • friendship
  • justice
  • fate
Places
  • fantasy world
  • small town
  • big city
Era
timeless
Audience
teen
Form
  • ensemble
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action7
Horror1
Humour5
Realism2
Romance1
Tension4
Darkness3
Complexity3
Emotional weight4

Details

Genres
fantasy, action, martial arts, time-travel
Directed by
Rob Minkoff
Written by
John Fusco
Starring
Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Liu Yifei, Li Bingbing, Michael Angarano, Thomas McDonell, Collin Chou, David No
Music
David Buckley
Cinematography
Peter Pau
Runtime
104 min
Country
United States, People's Republic of China
Languages
English

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