Review of The Forbidden Kingdom (2008) by Ian N — 30 May 2010

Really great movie great fighting just a fun movie it watch.

This review of The Forbidden Kingdom (2008) was written by Ian N on 30 May 2010.

The Forbidden Kingdom has generally received positive reviews.

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