An American teenager who is obsessed with Hong Kong cinema and kung-fu classics makes an extraordinary discovery in a Chinatown pawnshop: the legendary stick weapon of the Chinese sage and warrior, the Monkey King. With the lost relic in hand, the teenager unexpectedly finds himself travelling back to ancient China to join a crew of warriors from martial arts lore on a dangerous quest to free the imprisoned Monkey King.
Stunts
Chan vs. Li—two legends, one screen, finally.
Costume
Ni Chang's hair deserves its own billing.
Production
Gorgeous Chinese locations, shame about the green screen.
Director
Rob Minkoff
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was the first and only film to feature both Jackie Chan and Jet Li in fight scenes together—contract negotiations took over a decade.
The film blends Journey to the West mythology with American teen fantasy tropes, essentially creating a $55 million love letter to Shaw Brothers films for audiences who'd never seen one.
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