have you watched the movie the forbidden kingdom?

I went and saw this in the second run theater. I liked it, but didn't think it was anything special. Firstly, it's definitely a kids movie. And lacks the layers and unexpected edge that makes a 'kids' movie a classic for all ages and all times, like The Labrynth. At a certain level, there's no actual danger or evil. Which may just make it more Eastern storytelling style, since the good/bad distinction is a Western thing, but I still think it lacked concreteness which robbed it of the narrative power. Secondly, it felt like the director was reaching for an aesthetic that his team couldn't quite meet. Personally, I think for me the disjunction came about because Jackie Chan always does his own stunts and I -believe- he does his own stunts. But the other half the movie was about the Crouching Tigers type of amazing choreographed wire work, which is a different level of reality. The combination did not work well, and ended up feeling like two movies juxtaposed into one. It was amusing though, and had a decent twist and basic structure. If I'd grown up on it, I'm sure I'd have watched it many times. But over all, it was great seeing Jackie Chan and Jet Li together!

Hi sherwin, I did watch this movie, it was really nice. I like chinese operas and their action movies and Jackie chan is the best suited for such films..It is full of action and i loved watching it ..