Who would’ve thought that two of the greatest names in the martial arts world have waited decades before joining forces in what is touted to be one of the biggest box office hits in the year 2008? Jackie Chan and Jet Li are virtually no strangers to kung fu movie fans and everyone was waiting to see how their first movie together will fare.
The wait is over as official figures are now made public. “The Forbidden Kingdom” debuted at the top of the movie charts and has garnered $20.9 million in terms of ticket sales this weekend. Chan and Li’s first collaboration sees them acting in opposite roles, playing the roles of very contrasting characters. “The Forbidden Kingdom” follows the adventures of an American youth who was unknowingly transported back to ancient China where he will meet the two kung fu extraordinaires. The movie was rated PG-13 and is another one of Rob Minkoff’s great directing efforts, who was previously known for his “The Lion King” and “Stuart Little” movies.
