Review of The Forbidden Kingdom (2008) by Yogesh M — 11 Jan 2013

Fantastic visual effects and use of martial arts. but falls flat in terms of acting performances.

This review of The Forbidden Kingdom (2008) was written by Yogesh M on 11 Jan 2013.

The Forbidden Kingdom has generally received positive reviews.

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