The owner's wife hands her a dagger used by Sparrow. It was released on DVD and Blu-ray in the US and Hong Kong on September 9, 2008 and the United Kingdom on November 17, 2008. Not if I kill you first, orphan bitch! Tripitikas finds himself back in the present. You're very brave. Before the film ends, Jason is delighted to meet a woman who resembles Sparrow who witnessed the whole event because she works across the street. Lu fights with the man (later revealed to be the Silent Monk) for the staff until the latter realizes that Tripitikas is the Seeker, and joins them in their quest to free the King. As the four travel to Five Elements Mountain, Lu and the Monk teach Tripitikas kung fu along the way. : Meanwhile, the Warlord, upon learning about the staff, sends the witch Ni-Chang to help him retrieve it in exchange for the elixir of immortality. Jason Tripitikas Before trying to kill the Jade Warlord, Golden Sparrow refers to the 1966 film, telling him to "Come drink with" her. Tripitikas, Lu and Sparrow meet a strange man dressed in white who takes the staff away from them. He is then thanked by the Jade Emperor for his bravery and fulfilling the people's prophecy. For Example: My Name is Richard. Longest drawing I have ever done, almost 3 times longer than my previous longest, which was 60 hours. He is saved by the inebriated traveling scholar Lu Yan, a supposed "immortal," who remains alert and agile even when drunk. Production began in early 1 May 2007 in the area around the Gobi Desert in Mongolia. Jet Li plays the monk and the Monkey King. Golden Sparrow tries to kill The Jade Warlord, but is killed instead. Chinatown Girl He is cornered on the rooftop before being pulled off the roof by the staff. It is sold on single disc and two-disc special editions. The Forbidden Kingdom grossed a total of $127,906,624 worldwide — $52,075,270 in the United States and $75,831,354 You're Immortal? 3:59. : : The Forbidden Kingdom (DVD) : Jason is an American teenager who is obsessed with Hong Kong cinema and kung-fu classics. Golden Sparrow speculates that the beggar is a Taoist immortal, and at one point the beggar tries to cast a spell to get it to rain—something Taoist immortals should be able to conjure up without too much trouble. The Monk is mortally wounded by the Warlord and passes the staff to Tripitikas, who uses it to smash the King's statue. A discovery made by a kung fu obsessed American teen sends him on an adventure to China, where he joins up with a band of martial arts warriors in order to free the imprisoned Monkey King. She should have killed you, witch! "[13] Metacritic reports the film has an average score of 57 out of 100 based on 26 reviews, indicating mixed or average reviews. : Lu Yan Ni Chang The details of the plot were devised by screenwriter John Fusco along with actor Jet Li. Jason(Michael Angarano). Golden Sparrow Crystal Liu as Golden Sparrow in "The Forbidden Kingdom." The soldiers see his staff and attempt to seize it. [tearfully]  See you. Justified, considering the monk is actually just one of the Monkey King's magical clones. The film is distributed in the United States through Lionsgate and The Weinstein Company,[6] and through The Huayi Brothers Film & Taihe Investment Company in China. Sparrow hits Ni Chang back but gets kicked. About two-thirds of a kung-fu action fantasy film set in ancient China with Jet Li and Jackie Chan and loosely based on Journey to the West. Moving to the United States at 10 with her mother, Liu lived there for four years. Upon discovering an ancient golden staff, the chi magic sends Jason back to ancient China. Sparrow and Silent Monk and monks from the monastery arrive to join the battle. After crossing a desert, they encounter Ni Chang who discourages Tripitikas and Sparrows love for each other. Tripitikas continues honing his kung fu skills while Lu narrates the King's search for truth. He is a superb screenwriter and has been learning Chinese martial arts for more than 10 years. [15], The Forbidden Kingdom was released on DVD and Blu-ray 9 September 2008. Bounty hunters trying to stop her from reaching The Five Elements Mountain. Forbidden Kingdom follows the story of Jason (Michael Angarano), a die-hard kungfu fan and his concussion-induced journey back in time to a mythical China. Chan described the first day of shooting as "very relaxing" because the shots only required drama and walking, with no action. 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