Title: Forbidden Kingdom
Spelling: Gong
Nickname: Double J Plan
English name: Forbidden Kingdom
Directed by Yuan Heping rob minkoff.
Movie genre: action movie
Main performance: Jackie Chan plays Yan Lu Yan Lu.
Jet Li plays the silent monk of the Monkey King.
Michael angarano plays Jason.
Zou Zhaolong awarded Yujiang the Medal of God of War.
Liu Yifei plays golden swallow.
Li Bingbing plays the white-haired witch.
Release date: April 24, 2008
Premiere area: North America
Production company: Kathy Silver Production Company, Relativity Media.
Issuing company: Blue Sky Media
Location: Mainland China.
Language: Mandarin, Mandarin and English.
Length: 94 minutes and 25 seconds
Color color: color
Movie genre fantasy/action
Country/Region China USA
Wide screen with deformation of 35mm film.
Mixed dolby digital surround sound DTS SDDS
Grade Taiwan Province: PG- 12 Singapore: PG USA: PG- 13 Korea: 12 Malaysia: u.
Production cost, 000,000/estimate
Date of shooting: May 2, 2007-August 23, 2007
35 mm film format
Print format 35 mm ..... (deformation)
Brief introduction of Lionsgate Film Company, the distributor.
Lionsgate Film is an internationally renowned production company, and Relativity Media, one of the investors of this film, also belongs to Lionsgate Film. At that time, Lionsgate UK will be responsible for the distribution of this film in the UK, while Relativity Media Company of the United States will be responsible for the distribution rights of other countries and regions.
In recent years, films have paid more and more attention to martial arts, and the production funds and specifications in this respect are also compared with the previous blockbuster Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. However, the directing style of forbidden kingdom is quite different.
Producer Keshi Schiffer explained: "Unlike previous kung fu films, Lang's narrative style is full of humor and humor. He knows love, and he knows how to accept and release emotions. He has successfully described the story of heroic struggle before, full of dramatic tension and humorous atmosphere, which is what we hope to achieve. "
In addition, the production team of this film hopes that this film can not only target specific ethnic groups, but also make a work suitable for families to watch.
Plot introduction
The film mainly tells the story that Jason (michael angarano), an American boy who is obsessed with kung fu, accidentally finds a golden hoop in an antique shop, travels back to ancient China through time and space, takes risks under the escort of two kung fu masters, Yan Lu and Mohammed, played by Jackie Chan and Jet Li, and finally defeats evil forces.
One summer day, this boy 17 years old rode his bike to a pawnshop in Boston Chinatown to look for China Kung Fu movies with collectible value, but it was always difficult for him to cross the alley near his home because Jason was often targeted by a group of gangsters and bullied by them. Jason is proficient in video games and knows a lot of kung fu movies. He always wanted to be a kung fu master, but Lao Huo, the pawnbroker, thought Jason was not a piece of material at all. He doesn't know what kung fu is.
On this day, Jason happened to find a mysterious golden hoop in the pawnshop, so he crossed the "No Door" and came to ancient China! He found himself in a shocking prophecy: an emissary would return the legendary weapon to its owner, thus saving the Monkey King trapped in a stone for 500 years.
In ancient and mysterious China, Jason began a dangerous journey. Along the way, he met many figures from the martial arts world or ancient legends: the bard Lv Yan (Dong Bin) (Jackie Chan), the vengeful chivalrous woman golden swallow (Liu Yifei) and the taciturn and mysterious silent monk (Jet Li). A group of four people * * * went to Wuxing Mountain, where the legendary the Monkey King was imprisoned by the evil Jade Emperor warlord Yujiang God of War (Zou Zhaolong). The Jade Emperor sent his first killer, the notorious white-haired witch Nishang (Li Bingbing), to lead a group of killers to kill Jason and others many times, so that Jason faced inner fears while studying China Kung Fu hard. Was Jason's trip a dream because he was too fascinated by kung fu, or did he really realize an ancient prophecy through time and space?
Forbidden kingdom Film Review: forbidden kingdom is an interesting film. It can be seen that the foreigners behind the scenes really have a familiar understanding and in-depth research on the history of Hong Kong Kung Fu films. In view of the collision between two superstars in the Chinese world and the sincerity of this film, you can score 75 points.
But forbidden kingdom is also full of shortcomings. Quite messy lines, lack of originality and imagination, make it a happy mixture of oriental mythology and Hong Kong kung fu film mode, which is nothing to be commended. If the double J could join hands 15 years ago, if Tsui Hark had the heart to make this film, would everything be in by going up one flight of stairs?
For me, I read forbidden kingdom with expectation and emotion, but also with regret and regret. Their faces are deeply wrinkled, their skills are no longer neat, and even the design of Eighth Master Yuan is lacking. To tell the truth, when I saw that even the dialogue between the double J had to be a tightrope, I couldn't help but have some dissatisfaction and complaints. All the fans of kung fu movies and martial arts movies have been waiting for this scene for many years.
The story structure of forbidden kingdom itself is completely western, and a boy's growth is accomplished through an adventure. In this process, there are weirdos, mentors, beauties and facebook villains. It can be said that this is a very flat imagination and a template drawn by comparing video games and children's stories. The process of treasure hunting and the existence of Wuzhishan are also easy to remind people of The Lord of the Rings. Magic color is greater than myth consciousness, and it always flaunts its own foreign imprint.
Jackie Chan (listening to a blog) and Jet Li (blogging) have played different roles in literature and drama. Jackie Chan is the physics tutor of foreign children, or more like a friend, fighting side by side and joking with each other without any shelf, which has actually become the clue of this movie; Jet Li, the silent monk, is basically a serious, broad-minded, refined and spiritual leader from beginning to end. At the scene, Jackie Chan is more; In terms of location, Jet Li is higher.
Some core things saved forbidden kingdom. On the internal gears of the whole structure, interesting imitations and tributes can be seen everywhere, unscrupulously patched together. Although it's a bit messy, Kung Fu fans can find traces of the past everywhere. When Jackie Chan appeared, he was a drunken fist, and his humorous style was still there. Jet Li chased foreign boys in the bamboo forest, which is reminiscent of Hu Jinquan who loves the bamboo forest background. The most interesting thing is the thirteen stick monks in Shaolin Temple, who staged a story of "saving the Tang King". I think that Jet Li became famous as Shaolin Temple, and this is where the story began.
Jackie Chan's first in-depth communication with the child was in a restaurant. Whether it is scenery or costumes, tang style is everywhere. Jet Li, Jackie Chan and Liu Yifei (listening to the song blog), the important characters in this film, are monks, lonely scholars and singers respectively, which are the most common and story-telling people in ancient China legends. It's symbolic and makes people applaud.
In fact, this film is very similar to most of the semi-finished products produced in Hong Kong in the 1980s. There are still many bright spots to ponder out of the cinema, but unfortunately, no matter from the whole rhythm or the whole story, it is mediocre. Foreign devils haven't seen many kung fu movies, and it's certain to make a fuss, but the audience in the Chinese-speaking circle is too picky and won't be surprised.
Forbidden kingdom's influence: Baidu Entertainment News movie forbidden kingdom was officially released in China from today (April 24th), and the film was released in North America on April 18. It earned $7.55 million on the first day and $20.9 million on the first weekend, which won the box office titles in one day and the first weekend, setting the latest box office record for American films released in North China. Western media also gave a lot of comments on forbidden kingdom.
New york Times: Another Kung Fu craze.
A. O. Scott
At first glance, you may think that forbidden kingdom is another superficial work that looks at China's works from a western perspective, and its representative figure is a little boy from Boston. However, after watching this movie, you will find that although the director Mincov and the screenwriter really describe China in their eyes through the eyes of a western teenager (Jason), in this movie where Jackie Chan and Jet Li made their first big screen appearance, Rob Mincov and John Fosco sincerely paid tribute to the Kung Fu movies and China movies.
Through the careful conception of the director and screenwriter, the audience saw a psychedelic Chinese fairy world full of classic symbols of kung fu movies and unprecedented kung fu moves. The martial arts instruction and photography instruction package of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon designed these magical scenes and actions together with the director.
The whole movie was shot in China. Thanks to the soaring environment of China movies, movies have charming scenes and artistic designs in China. After Jackie Chan developed from a famous actor in Hong Kong to a world superstar, he played two roles in this film: Lao Huo in 2 1 century and Yan Lu, a drunken eight immortals in ancient mythology. Mr Jet Li also played two roles in the film, the legendary the Monkey King and the silent monk.
The climax of the whole movie begins with the first screen confrontation between Yu Chenglong and Jet Li, two world-class kung fu superstars. Together, they help Jason save the Monkey King and fight the evil Yujiang God of War (Zou Zhaolong) and the white-haired witch (Li Bingbing).
The theme of the whole film is distinct, the characters are distinct, and the scene design can only be described as dazzling.
Although many viewers may have seen too many fleeting Weiya movies, which caused their visual fatigue, the achievements and quality of the movies themselves are absolutely enough to attract and meet the expectations of all movie lovers and kung fu fans. If you haven't seen this kind of movie, forbidden kingdom can definitely satisfy your curiosity. If you are a fan of Kung Fu movies, I believe this movie is definitely not to be missed.
Actor introduction
Jackie Chan (1954-04-07), English name Jackie Chan, surname Fang Shilong. Born in Linzi, Shandong Province, his surname is Fang, and he calls himself the Prime Minister of the Tang Dynasty. His fathers, Charles and Lee Li Can, were born in Hongkong, and they were retired Kuomintang soldiers. He is an influential actor and director in Chinese society, and a movie star in Greater China, but his private life and some public etiquette often cause controversy. He mainly appeared in thrilling action movies, among which Never Give Up won the Best Feature Film Award at the Hong Kong Film Awards, and he once owned the crown star of his horse.
Jet Li (1April 26, 963-), a Beijinger, began to learn martial arts at the age of 8, and 12 was a martial arts player. 1975 won the second place in the martial arts category (designated gun and fist events) in the 3rd National Games of China, and then won the national Wushu Congress in China for five consecutive times. Now he is a famous action movie actor and movie star. 1982, Zhang Xinyan and 17-year-old Jet Li directed Shaolin Temple together. After the film was released, Jet Li's martial arts was amazing and became an instant hit, which laid a milestone for him to become a kung fu superstar in the future. Born in Beijing, English name: Jet Li, because the famous work Shaolin Temple was shown in the Philippines, it was shot for the convenience of overseas audiences, which means jet power and speed.
1988, Jet Li moved to the United States, and his acting career began to develop. Enter the dragon and Tsui Hark's dragons walk the world. 199 1 year, he returned to Hong Kong to perform martial arts champion Huang Feihong, reaching a new peak in his acting career. Later, Jet Li cooperated with Tsui Hark and other directors in several martial arts films, which successfully promoted the trend of martial arts films in Hong Kong and Taiwan. /kloc-after 0/997, Jet Li shifted his career focus to Hollywood, officially entered the international film industry, and shot many blockbusters, including Lethal Weapon 4, Lethal Romeo and Kiss of the Dragon. Unlike his previous chivalrous image in China movies, Jet Li showed this image in Hollywood movies. In 2002, Hero, directed by Jet Li and Zhang Yimou, was a great success at home and abroad, once again showing his profound acting skills and martial arts to fans.
Jet Li's temperament and demeanor: stable, resolute, confident, more restrained and deeper. Jet Li has a long history of martial arts in China, becoming another martial arts master after Bruce Lee. As an international movie star, he has become a symbol of China's martial arts and spirit.
Michael angarano (198765438+February 3rd-), translated as Michael? Angelano was born in new york, USA. At the age of five, he appeared in Seven Days and Another World. /kloc-When he was 0/2 years old, Michael accepted more complicated roles and challenges. "During this period, he also directed the TV series Cover Me, which is based on real life and shows the family of the FBI.
Liu Yifei (1987-August 25th), actor. Crystal Liu Yifei was born in Wuhan, China. She studied dance and became a model since childhood, and showed her artistic talent since childhood. I spent my childhood in Wuhan with Liu Xiaoli, the father of a professor at Wuhan University and the mother of a national first-class dancer. 1997 10 Liu Yifei's parents divorced, and Liu Yifei dropped out of Poyang Street Primary School in Jiang 'an District to study in the United States. /kloc-returned to China at the age of 0/4 and was admitted to the Performance Department of Beijing Film Academy. /kloc-graduated at 0/8. At present, the representative works include The Eight Dragons Condor Heroes, The Legend of the Sword and the Chivalrous Man, The Golden Powder Family, love of may, The Forbidden Kingdom, The Story of Po, The Big Winner in Love, The Time of Cardamom.
Li Bingbing (1February 27th, 976-), a famous actor in China, was born in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province and graduated from the Performance Department of Shanghai Theatre Academy. Debut 1994, made dozens of movies and TV series. In 2000, she won the Best Actress Award at the 3rd Singapore International Film Festival and the Golden Lion Award at the Venice Film Festival for her film Going Home for the New Year.
Zou Zhaolong (1967 August 1 1-), also known as Ni Xing, is an actor in Taiwan Province. His most famous works are playing Serov in the series Hacking Mission, and playing Serov in Hacking Mission: Reloading, Hacking Mission: The Last Battle or Video Game Hacking Mission: Reloading. In Hong Kong films, Zou Zhaolong's most famous role is Chang Wei, the villain in Sesame Officer. He also cooperated with Jet Li or Sammo Hung, such as Huo Yuanjia in 2006.
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Director:
Rob minkoff rob minkoff
Screenwriter Screenwriter:
John Fusco john fusco (screenplay)
Wu Cheng'en Cheng-Wu En ... Story
Actor actor:
Jet Li ... the Monkey King/Lancai River.
Jackie Chan, Jackie Chan ... Shamonk
Liu Yifei, Yifei Liu ... golden swallow.
Li Bingbing, Li Bingbing ... White-haired witch.
Michael angarano michael angarano ... jayson williams
Zou Zhaolong Zou Zhaolong ... Jade God of War.
Morgan benoit ... Lupo.
Alexis bridges ... Kemis virus.
Juana Crignon ... Southern girl.
Jack Posobik ... South.
Thomas mcdonell ... Young southerners.
Ma Zhigui ... Mother
Shen Shouhe ... Farmers
Jiang Bin ... Young village man.
Shaohua Yang ... Jade Warrior.
Zeng Yuyuan ... Inn owner
Deshun Wang ... Jade Emperor
Xiao ... Empress Dowager.
Xiao Dongmei ... The innkeeper's wife.
Mathew Tang Mathew Tang, Yuguan # 1
Hong ... Yuguan #2
Daniel Wu ... Yuguan No.3
Michelle Du Michelledo ... Painted girl
Yang Jun Herald # 1
Crystal Palace ... Slave girl
Kong Qingdong ... Herald #2
Jia Xuwei ... Tracker
Huang Shengming ... cult black boy # 1
Li Rui ... cult black boy #2
Fei ... cult black boy #3
Luo Cheng ... cult black boy #4
Zhou Xiao ... cult black boy #5
Hai ... cult black boy #6
Jay Zhi Hui ... cult black boy #7
Jushi Xiao ... Golden Sparrow's mother
Guo Meng ... Young Golden Sparrow.
Lu ... Shepherd
Xiao ... Little Monk # 1
Zhang Zhen ... Little Monk #2
Ye Xiaokeng Pit Daddy ... Abbot.
Wan Zhaozi ... Medicine Monk
Matthew Grant ... Paramedics.
Producer producer:
Scott Fischer ... co-producer.
Ryan kavanaugh ... producer.
Kathy Silver ... Producer.
Milk cooling pool ... production line manufacturer
Raffaella De Laurentiis ... Executive producer.
Hearst Hargert ... production line manufacturer.
Li Bili ... Deputy producer.
Lynwood Spinks ... Executive producer.
Mathew Tang Mathew Tang ... production line manufacturer.
Yuan Heping Yuan Heping ... Executive producer.
David lee ... Co-executive producer.
Wang Wang Zhongjun ... Executive producer.
Original music:
David Buckley
Photographic film y:
Bao Bao Dexi
Clip movie editor:
Eric strand
Casting director casting:
Popper Au Yeung Fei
Nancy foy
Artistic director, production designer:
Bill Brzeski
Art direction:
Eric Lam Eric Lam
Set the decoration in the following ways:
Lan bin
Yu ciwen
Fashion design consists of:
Shirley Chan Shirley Chen
Visual effects Visual effects supervisor:
Brian Adler
Ron simonson ... Senior Visual Effects Director.
Rocco Joffre ... Svengali Foreign Exchange
Dance direction, movement direction:
Yuan Heping Yuan Heping ... Action Director.
Assistant Director/Assistant Director:
Matthew Fetchans ..... Second Assistant Director
Xiao Yasheng ... Third Assistant Director
Ken Siu ... First Assistant Director.
Suk-ching Lam Sharon Lin ... First Assistant Director: Unit 2.
Cao Guowei ... First Assistant Director
Yuan Heping Yuan Heping ... Action Director.