Review of The Forbidden Kingdom (2008) by Cats — 18 Jun 2008

I thought this movie was tremendous. I love martial arts flicks, and this one was funny, well-acted, and had lots of nods to fans of the two leads.

This review of The Forbidden Kingdom (2008) was written by Cats on 18 Jun 2008.

The Forbidden Kingdom has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jamie C (1,664) on 25 Feb 2016

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