The Forbidden KingdomLegendary martial arts stars
Jackie Chan and
Jet Li come together onscreen for the first time ever in director
Rob Minkoff's time-traveling take on the Monkey King fable that finds an American teen transported back to ancient China after wandering into a pawn shop and discovering the king's fighting stick. Once there, the adventurous teen joins an army of fierce warriors who have sworn to free their imprisoned king at all costs. In addition to appearing as the mythical Monkey King,
Li assumes the role of a silent monk, and
Chan appears in the role of kung fu master Lu Yan. Famed action choreographer
Yuen Woo Ping presides over the fight sequences. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide