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Bulletproof Monk

2003 · 104 min

A goofy, fast-paced martial-arts romp with cheesy jokes and over-the-top fights that's fun but forgettable.

Directed by: Paul Hunter
Genres: Action, Comedy, Fantasy
Starring: Chow Yun-Fat, Seann William Scott, Jaime King

Tagline: A power beyond measure requires a protector without equal.
Overview: A mysterious and immortal Tibetan kung fu master, who has spent the last 60 years traveling around the world protecting the ancient Scroll of the Ultimate, mentors a selfish street kid in the ancient intricacies of kung fu.

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Directed by: Paul Hunter
Genres: Action, Comedy, Fantasy
Starring: Chow Yun-Fat, Seann William Scott, Jaime King

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Tone: campystrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 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: identity
fate
loyalty
coming-of-age
friendship
Places: big city
countryside
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: twist ending
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild

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Horror	1
Humour	6
Realism	2
Romance	3
Tension	4
Darkness	3
Complexity	3
Emotional weight	3

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