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An Early Reaction To THE FORBIDDEN KINGDOM! Could It Really Kick Ass?!

Yellow Fever? What Yellow Fever? Can someone elaborate please. by Big_Bubbaloola	Apr 14th, 2008 03:57:39 AM
Coz i'm confused. Granted it doesn't take much these days, but throw me a bone here.
Yellow Fever by Ladonite	Apr 14th, 2008 04:05:24 AM
Americans are obsessed with Asian things. A bit of a racist term for it, but it's better than 'manga slut'. Sounds like a decent flick.
Manga Slut by Mezzanine	Apr 14th, 2008 04:15:21 AM
meets a plant. I am not one to usually throw the word, "plant" around like some people, but goddamn, this thing feels like it was written in a Hollywood press office.
Both Chan and Li were once great screen fighters by kungfuhustler84	Apr 14th, 2008 04:16:58 AM
but i think it's alittle late to give people a film with both and have it meet the standards set by their individual films. And WHAT THE FUCK does there need to be a white teenager in there for? what an idiotic plot device. I would have been much more excited for this project had theyy stuck with the original material. Journey to the West is an incredible story and I seriously doubt inserting some kid will help it much.
Oh and plant by kungfuhustler84	Apr 14th, 2008 04:19:53 AM
Believe me, I am a martial arts movie fanatic. Fist of Lehend,, Wheels on Meals, Drunken Masters I and II, Iron Monkey, Secret Rivals, Killzone, Fearless, I am there. But seriously, I mean, some on, plant.
I don't like the handling of my character... by Monkey_King	Apr 14th, 2008 04:22:34 AM
turned to stone? Indeed! I hatched from a stone egg you screenwriting morons. On top of that, I cannot be beaten by anyone human or demon. I alone can wield my staff, not some Gwailo from the states especially.
"Yellow Fever" by GravyAkira	Apr 14th, 2008 05:07:43 AM
Im black and find that offensive. Dont let me hear about "nigger ears" across the country asshole.
Looks like Michael Angarano has an eye for good kid flicks. by DerLanghaarige	Apr 14th, 2008 06:00:02 AM
First Sky High, now this (If it's really that good.).
blackfilm.com has a bunch of clips of the movie by kungfuhustler84	Apr 14th, 2008 06:00:32 AM
thus making me more excited. but the teen kid has no chin, which is a darn shame. If you're gonna roll with the big guys like Jackie and Jet a chin could maybe come in handy. and can we drop all the offensive racist bullshit please? "yellow fever" is one of the most ignorant things I have read on this site and it is completely unneccessary. thanks
I'm there by Monknee	Apr 14th, 2008 06:45:30 AM
with bells on. After 20 years of watching Jackie Chan movies I will watch this and then die extremely happy without regrets.
I'm just waiting for True Priapic to turn up... by Seph_J	Apr 14th, 2008 07:00:27 AM
... so he and I can teach you guys about REAL Asia. Not the 'yellow fever' crap you guys are talking about.
Ask a Chinese person to describe themself by Seph_J	Apr 14th, 2008 07:06:02 AM
... and they will say 'I am Yellow'. This is true. I try it everyday.
sounds good, a movie for all by firdonyt	Apr 14th, 2008 07:37:16 AM
too bad the kiss is gone, I love that freaking kiss! Monkey turn into stones aye? thats handy.
i do hope it kick ass,havent seen one for a long time by firdonyt	Apr 14th, 2008 07:40:12 AM
also hope it has a nice plot behind not just some hongkong action all the way.
I wish they had Jackie Chan by Series7	Apr 14th, 2008 07:49:33 AM
write the plant, that would be funny.
I saw by Series7	Apr 14th, 2008 07:56:37 AM
Fearless and The Protector like back to back weekends in the theater. I saw the Protector first and me and my budy almost walked out of Fearless the next week because we were so BORED. And it didn't help that the star of the upcoming Conan movie, Nathan Jones, was in both movies. Yeah Fearless had a plot, and the protector was about getting his elephants back (by the way, I don't think its possible to just hammer throw a baby elephant?). But man Tony Jaa's shit is so much more then Jet Li's. The protector was almost like a sampling of what Tony can do, too bad if he comes to hollywood he'll be forced into martial arts prostitution. As for the other guy Chan, I've only seen him in Around the World in 80 days, which was fantstic (but see I am a mildly retarded five year old) and Half a Loaf of Kung Fu. Which had words on the screen you had to read and I didn't like that.
Ma FUCKIN' PLANT by Galva	Apr 14th, 2008 08:00:41 AM
I can't believe I'm the first to put that as the subject line. Consequently, it's true.
Oh, it's definitely called yellow fever by terry1978	Apr 14th, 2008 08:10:06 AM
You talk to some asian people and mention that term, see if they don't secretly acknowledge it amongst themselves. I'm black, and my girl is korean, and I have gotten shit about it from black, white, and other asian people, and it does exist, even if it's underlying.
Series7 by just pillow talk	Apr 14th, 2008 08:24:15 AM
Tony Jaa is one bad ass muthafucker. He's also quite adept at doing FLAMING LEG KICKS. And if anyone can throw a baby elephant, those super roid freaks can. Besides me of course, when I throw them at work when I get pissed.
Best Jackie Chan movie? by Big_Daddy_Nero	Apr 14th, 2008 08:48:13 AM
Ok, I admit I am geeked about this movie, because it seems to be combining a lot of different elements I really like: Wo-Ping, Chan and Li. I am hoping that it comes out being as much fun as, say, Hustle or Iron Monkey. Anyway, figured this would be as good a place as any to pose this question: What do you think is the best Jackie Chan Martial Arts flick? My vote goes to Dragon Fist. I absolutely LOVE that movie. Chan plays an absolute badass, and not even one tiny shred of the 'clown' persona is present.
Big_Daddy_Nero by NomoredirtyjokespleaseweareYanks	Apr 14th, 2008 09:04:10 AM
Without a doubt for Jackie its Drunken Master II. For Jet Li its Once Upon A Time In China.
I can't believe that by Series7	Apr 14th, 2008 09:33:00 AM
Shia LaAngarano is going to be in this and Indian Jones 4.0: Live Free or Kill Nazis.
I would really like to know how by Series7	Apr 14th, 2008 09:44:35 AM
Rob Minkoff got to direct this? Like I know Jackie Chan knows what I director is, because he usually uses the same ones a bunch in his hometown. I guess he is told by his money that it doesn't matter who directs a film. Because seiously this movie looks like someone saw Wo hu cang long and though... HMMM there is a kiddie movie in there somewhere. There is nothing in this directors past that says he is rip for the second most awaited Vs. battle sinice Freddy and Jason. I would have said wheres Ronny Yu, but then I saw Fearless. Someone put these two guys in touch with Luc Besson, I am sure he's got some new French Director that can make a bad ass movie with these two.
Best movie by j.c. and jet by rants-raves-and-reviews.blogspot .com	Apr 14th, 2008 09:49:59 AM
If you are talking about fighting alone and not story then Miracles is one of Jackie's better movies. As far as good story and fighting then Drunken Master 2, Dragons Forever and the Armor of God movies all rock. For Jet Li my favorite movie of his is the Evil Cult Master, and the Legend of the Red Dragon. Fist of Legend is one of his most popular but I think he has better. http://tinyurl.com/pv8do
I also love WHO AM I by NomoredirtyjokespleaseweareYanks	Apr 14th, 2008 10:04:21 AM
The bit where Jackie cuts loose with clogs and slides in front of the bus left me gob-smacked. The ending however is truly pathetic.
Asian chicks are hot by Thrillho77	Apr 14th, 2008 10:04:38 AM
That's all there is to it. Asian fever be damned - you can't resist it.
ha ha...I meant Yellow Fever by Thrillho77	Apr 14th, 2008 10:05:50 AM
But apparently some here have never heard of it.
I'll agree Jet Li has better movies than OUATIC by NomoredirtyjokespleaseweareYanks	Apr 14th, 2008 10:06:29 AM
but the log fight and the ladders will forever be for me a true pinnacle of balletic action.
thrillho77, yeah that would be us non-suss cunts by NomoredirtyjokespleaseweareYanks	Apr 14th, 2008 10:08:45 AM
sorry, just had to use suss cunts in a sentence.
Actually I'm not sorry suss cunt by NomoredirtyjokespleaseweareYanks	Apr 14th, 2008 10:10:50 AM
mwahhahahaahaa
DOn't underestimate FLAMING LEG KICKS by Lost Jarv	Apr 14th, 2008 10:12:12 AM
the punishment of choice for heretics. and don't underestimate the love one man can have for his baby elephant. It leads to pain if you do.
Project A = Chan's best ever! by Seph_J	Apr 14th, 2008 10:17:30 AM
And if Asian's are Yellow, then I am blue.
Seriously by Series7	Apr 14th, 2008 10:33:34 AM
Unless this Plant proves me wrong. This will probably be the single biggest let down of the year. Because I've always invisioned this picture. It would be just a little bit longer then the Rocks Walking Tall. And it would pretty much have little to zero diolog, just funny sayings from Jackie Chan every now and then. And all it would be is just like Li and Chan walking in the middle of the road, they bump into each other and theres a stare down. Then there is this awesome quick cut shots of each actore to a pan up and over and then the screen goes black and its just says "CHAN" in big bold letters. Then the same thing for "LI". and then the words FIGHT (title of the movie) appear. And thats it, just an hour and 20 of them going at it. Car/boat chases. I mean it would just be exhausting. But it would be awesome, just them going around some city destroying the hell out of it trying to fight each other.
Journey to the West by sanzaru	Apr 14th, 2008 10:39:36 AM
sigh So much potential...I wonder if the states will ever get a PROPER 'Journey of the West'/'Monkey King' film... Jamie Hewlett has collaborated on a stage treatment of the story, over in the UK: http://tinyurl.com/68hm29 I keep imagining this done up stylistically somewhere between "The Dark Crystal" and "The Lord of the Rings"- lush effects and sweeping environments, filled to the gills with magic kung fu. NO RANDOM WHITE DUDES NEEDED THANK YOU. THE NATURE OF MONKEY IS IRREPRESSIBLE!!! http://tinyurl.com/6jlzhf
and im sure Autistic License by Seph_J	Apr 14th, 2008 11:09:45 AM
means that in a Mel Brooks 'Blazing Saddles' kinda way.... as in mocking the stupidity of racist people.... at least... I hope he does...
whoah... awkward... by Seph_J	Apr 14th, 2008 11:13:00 AM
Wheres Gene Wilder... aka the Waco Kid when you need him.... oh, he cattle stampeding...... through the Vatican... lol
umm yeah, not sure what to say to that by NomoredirtyjokespleaseweareYanks	Apr 14th, 2008 11:17:45 AM
and with that I'm outta here.
I think I know who needs a FLAMING LEG KICK to the head by just pillow talk	Apr 14th, 2008 11:34:46 AM
Hold still Autistic License.
YES! Jackie doing a Drunken Master AGAIN by theycallmemrglass	Apr 14th, 2008 11:40:00 AM
Can we call this Drunken Master 3 then...
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fuck... just found out, you can't do by Seph_J	Apr 14th, 2008 11:50:30 AM
pictures on here. Damn.
The last two Jet Li movies kicked serious ass by Grammaton Cleric Binks	Apr 14th, 2008 12:18:24 PM
Unleashed, aka Danny the Dog, and the one where I forget the name, but he's the pony-tailed kung fu teacher who kills another teacher, goes into self-imposed exile, and returns to win an international tournament in China... both those movies were killer.
Grammaton by just pillow talk	Apr 14th, 2008 02:05:07 PM
Fearless, and he wasn't a teacher at the time, he was the champion of his area/town that killed another champion from another area (if I'm not mistaken). He then went into exile after his daughter and mother are killed by that guys nephew (I think). I agree though, I really liked both of those movies.
Yeah, that's it. Fearless. by Grammaton Cleric Binks	Apr 14th, 2008 02:58:46 PM
He went off on self-exile. It was either the nephew or the son of the guy he killed. The fight scene between him and he other teacher was great. Actually all the fight scenes were. The best part of Unleashed was where he dropped the BD/SM fighter in about three seconds after the immortal words "get 'em"
Oh, just pillow, he was a teacher, but not by Grammaton Cleric Binks	Apr 14th, 2008 03:00:43 PM
a school teacher if that what you thought I meant. He was the teacher of a martial arts school/undefeated fighting champ of the area.
hopefully Chan and Li... by Prossor	Apr 14th, 2008 03:10:23 PM
will now be comfortable doing more movies togheter, and without the shitty american kid actors this time. hey this is like a fresh resurgence for their careers!
Should be better than Rush Hour 3 and War by Itto Ogami loses Daigoro	Apr 14th, 2008 03:19:25 PM
put together...but that ain't saying much nowadays you know?
Autistic License by Big_Daddy_Nero	Apr 14th, 2008 03:41:37 PM
Actually, your posts are highlights for the promotion of Free Speech. Without that right, how would the rest of us know what a dipshit you are? Just because you have the right to say it does not make it any less vile, nor does it make you any less vile for saying it. That's not to say that 'Rev. Wright' and his ilk are any less reprehensible than you, in their own way. They are just as bad, if not worse. But again, no biggie. Free Speech is one of the primary vehicles whereby Social Darwinism functions - the more easily-identifiable the cretins, the less likely they are to be able to reproduce.
anglotastic by vaterite	Apr 14th, 2008 04:46:39 PM
Since when is it "..fight coreographer Yuen Wo Ping (The Matrix Trilogy)????, as if he didn't work before that? I mean, at least give him the Drunken Master or Iron Monkey.
Hehehe... by drakefinx2604	Apr 14th, 2008 05:15:30 PM
aahh, you guys make me crack up. No, the review's not a plant and no, I don't get paid:) Yellow fever isn't a racist term, ask any Asian. Besides some weak dialogue, the movie was really that good and you're in for a treat.
Knowles the nigger lover deleted my posts by Autistic License	Apr 14th, 2008 06:35:01 PM
Think it's funny to violate my First Amendment rights, huh? Fine; I'll see your ass in court, fatty. Bring a lunch.
Autistic License by Mr. Nice Gaius	Apr 14th, 2008 08:59:03 PM
FYI - This is Harry's website. Not yours. And much like a business owner, he can kick you out (aka delete your posts) anytime he so chooses. You have the privelege of posting here - not the right to. So, in other words... ...get fucked.
Autistic Licence by Seph_J	Apr 14th, 2008 09:16:17 PM
Is black really. He's just playing with us. I'm sure of it.
only a brother by Seph_J	Apr 14th, 2008 11:06:18 PM
could talk that way about other brothers
Mr. Nice Gaius by Autistic License	Apr 14th, 2008 11:07:19 PM
Since I am now officially unbannable, I'll thank you for at least a smidgen of respect. Certain photos involving Harry, a midget, a German Shepherd, and a clawfoot tub full of lime Jello need never see the light of day. Seph_J--- You're only half right. Figure it out.
half right? by Seph_J	Apr 14th, 2008 11:11:13 PM
As in you are half black, and half a fucking idiot?
Project A by kungfuhustler84	Apr 14th, 2008 11:32:21 PM
is chan's best stunts movie, that and Police Story, like holy crap woah! but his best martial arts movies are Drunken Master 2 and his legendary fight with Benny "the Jet" Urquidez in Wheels on Meals http://tinyurl.com/2s8wht
Autistic License by Mr. Nice Gaius	Apr 14th, 2008 11:48:56 PM
You're "now officially unbannable"? HA HA! Is this your first day on AICN?!
half black, half fucking idiot, all cop by iamhagrid	Apr 15th, 2008 12:12:19 AM
as above
Um....Fucking Plant by The Ender Smites Foes	Apr 15th, 2008 12:55:17 AM
I'm gonna have to say plant.
Autistic License Is Probably Playing word games by The Ender Smites Foes	Apr 15th, 2008 12:57:37 AM
I'm putting my money on Hermaphrodite
Half Brother Half Sister by The Ender Smites Foes	Apr 15th, 2008 12:57:58 AM
In other words
I Need to Be Reassured by bottombrick	Apr 15th, 2008 02:46:24 AM
That this won't be anything like that fucking crapfest Fearless. Luckily I had seen the Protector shortly before hand and it helped ease the pain, but that shit sapped my will to live. Oh, and best Jackie Chan shit is Wheels on Meals, Armor of God, and Rumble in the Bronx.
Plant by CuervoJones	Apr 15th, 2008 06:07:28 AM
But the movie looks ok.
It's not that great... by RenoNevada2000	Apr 15th, 2008 07:03:26 AM
The movie suffers greatly for two reasons- Stupid modern day kid character and director Rob (HAUNTED MANSION) Minkoff. http://tinyurl.com/5qpnc5
http://angryweb.wordpress.com/ by drakefinx2604	Apr 15th, 2008 05:47:02 PM
Hello, that's my review up there. Just letting you know it's originally from this entertainment site I write for. Feel free to check it out.

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