description The Forbidden Kingdom Overview
The Forbidden Kingdom is a 2008 fantasy film set in ancient China, adapting elements from *Journey to the West*. A modern teenager travels back in time to assist Jackie Chan and Jet Li in retrieving a magical staff from an evil warlord and a mysterious sorceress. Yuen Woo-ping choreographed the action sequences for this wuxia adventure.
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info The Forbidden Kingdom Specifications
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Year | 2008 |
help The Forbidden Kingdom FAQ
Was The Forbidden Kingdom the first movie to feature both Jackie Chan and Jet Li together?
Yes, The Forbidden Kingdom, released in 2008, was the first film to ever pair Jackie Chan and Jet Li on screen together. Their long-awaited collaboration was a major selling point for the film despite both actors having been major martial arts stars for decades.
What story is The Forbidden Kingdom based on?
The film adapts elements from Journey to the West, the classic Chinese novel featuring the Monkey King, Sun Wukong. A modern-day American teenager is transported to ancient China and must help return a magical staff to the imprisoned Monkey King.
Who choreographed the martial arts action in The Forbidden Kingdom?
The action sequences were choreographed by Yuen Woo-ping, the legendary Hong Kong fight choreographer known for his work on The Matrix trilogy and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. His involvement ensured the Chan-versus-Li showdown received the choreographic attention fans expected.
Did The Forbidden Kingdom get a sequel?
No sequel to The Forbidden Kingdom was ever produced. Despite the star power of Jackie Chan and Jet Li, the film was a standalone project and remains the only on-screen collaboration between the two martial arts icons.
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