This film has some of the best fighting scenes in any movie that I have ever seen. I LOVED IT!
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The Forbidden Kingdom
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Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12. -
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Mostly bloodless Chan/Li martial arts adventure.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Forbidden Kingdom
Parents need to know that, despite its seemingly endless parade of bone-crunching kung-fu battles, this Jet Li/Jackie Chan martial arts action movie is actually pretty tame. Since there's more focus on the artistry of fighting than on its gory aftermath, there's very little blood (despite the presence of knives and swords). Plus, the basic story -- in helping others, a young man discovers his own strength and will -- is pretty warm and fuzzy. There's minimal swearing and basically no sexual content; Chan's character drinks, but it's presented as a weakness. One warning: Younger viewers may need to be warned not to try the kung-fu moves at home.
Read our full review by S. Jhoanna Robledo
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how the movie depicts martial arts battles vs. other fights. What's the difference between martial arts and "regular" fighting? What makes the former an actual "art"? What message is the movie sending by presenting the martial arts sequences beautifully and casting the present-day brawls in an ugly light? Are some forms of combat more acceptable than others? Families can also discuss Jason's choices in the movie. In the end, does he redeem himself?
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- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
Great action film!
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
Good movie
Don't go looking for an extraordinary plot, but the fight scenes are great. The places that the movie is filmed in are beautiful, I just love rural china. But I do agree that the boy was not very good, and he didn't look the part at all. But from a perspective that the actors make the movie, I would think that Jackie Chan and Jet Li made up for it. A very fun movie. It wasn't as good as I thought it would be, but it was still a lot of fun.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Good Combat movie
This is realy a good movie for any age.This movie doesn't have sexual content.No heavy violation.No heavy language.Good.Watch it write now.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
The forbidden kingdom is an action packed adventure
This movie was full of action, and fighting. But I dont think it to be overly violent! this is a great example of how good always prevails in the grand scheeme of things. I think it to be ok for ages 10- and up
- I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it
Worst Karate Movie Since Karate Kid...
I know many out there liked "Karate Kid", to those people this is a perfect movie. But for a Matial Arts connoisseur like myself, who comes from the Shaw Brothers Era, this movie was terrible. I've been watching these types of movies since the 70's. I've seen the early works of both, Mr. Chan and Mr. Li...this was by far a HUGE disappointment. With Two Legends this movie didn't need any gimics...and the young boy was a GIMIC and a Mistake. Why would a young white male be living in chinatown and be "THE ONE", who must deliver the staff? Not realistic at all. (I'm black and would have felt the same had he been black male). Who would have thought that two legends+ great director+ great fight scene choreographer would = a bad movie...WOW.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
A great all round martial arts-action movie meant for the complete family. It contains bloodless fighting scenes. A great entertainer.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
One wild art
Kids love to see kungfu action, with sci-fi flying, weird mutation, and magic. And the fact the story is extremely stupid is the reason why you should take your kids to see this. I have to say, it is better, than i thought, not the story of the monkey king who lost his staff, but the acting. Some of the action was okay, but some parts were actually funny. And there was development. The plot is simple, the monkey lost his staff as t flew all the way to modern Boston. A boy falls to the kingdom and is to return it. Overall, above average flick, but if you want a DvD, try "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Cool
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
i love it
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- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
One-step up from Jackie Chan Adventures
The greatest part was for my kids to see Jackie Chan in action with Jet Li. They know Jackie Chan from the cartoons. They never heard of Jet Li but I am sure he made a good impression on them too. There are not many martial art movies that are this tame. In the end good triumphs over evil. The only thing I missed was there were no outtakes while the credits rolled at the end.
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