Review of The Forbidden Kingdom (2008) by Irwan S — 24 Aug 2009

A fun movie with a superb mix of Fu, Action and comedy. I'd recommend this to friends and would say it's ok for kids to watch too.

This review of The Forbidden Kingdom (2008) was written by Irwan S on 24 Aug 2009.

The Forbidden Kingdom has generally received positive reviews.

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