"Forbidden Kingdom" tops US box office

The Chinese martial arts adventure " ruled the box office in North America last weekend. The movie featuring Chinese superstars Jackie Chan and Jet Li debuted at around 20.9 million dollars over the three-day period. The film marks the first time the Kung Fu stars have appeared together on screen.

The film, jointly released by Lionsgate and the Weinstein Co., tells the story of a modern American teenager who's propelled back in time to ancient China. He is charged with freeing the fabled warrior - the Monkey King. Joining his quest are two kung fu masters played by Jackie Chan and Jet Li.

Two other new releases premiered in the top five. Universal's heavily-marketed romantic comedy "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" came in second, with an estimated 17.3 million dollars. The figures are supplied by the box office tracking firm, Media By Numbers.

"88 Minutes," a serial killer thriller starring Al Pacino, debuted at No. 4 with 6.8 million dollars. 88 minutes was right behind last week's box office champ, "Prom Night," which fell to third spot with 9.1 million dollars.

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[freekstyle1080]

jackie chan didnt even like the movie

[chairde]

I went to see this picture and was disappointed with the entire film. It does not live up to the hype and it was very poor use of talented people with a story line that could have been written by a middle school student. I give it one and a half Kung Fu kicks.

[titmousetalks]

another kung fu movie? zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[54spiritedwill54]

It was a good movie

[rasenganenergyball]

the story line sucks come on a teenager going back to the past but the fight scenes were good

[freekstyle1080]

i never saw it. i prefer jackie chans older stuff.

[mantagrae]

yeaaaa, even i thought forbidden kingdom was trash, they could have done so much better with the story i think..

[freekstyle1080]

an interview i saw him in. he doesnt like the american movie that he was in.

[mantagrae]

he didnt? where did u hear that from bra?

[Zimy0]

Rr-RULED.

[wethemediater]

they should have had jackie chan and jet li fight for the whole movie cuz the movie sucked, but all the scenes that were fight relate were awsome

[drosengix]

This movie was HORRIFIC!!! I'd rather skin a porcupine with my testicles! I'd rather watch Bullet Proof Monk without eyelids on a tiny screen inside a hobo's asshole!