Forbidden Kingdom, The

Aroview: Hokey martial arts vehicle for Hong Kong’s two biggest action stars, which finds an American teen transported back to ancient China in the throws of a Monkey King-inspired standoff.

Strictly angled at a younger audience, this offers a simple-minded, eighties-inspired adventure romp with the main attraction of Jet Li and Jackie Chan locked in mortal combat – worth it for admirers of the two legendary kung fu exponents. CROUCHING TIGER choreography Yuen Woo Ping marshals the wire-assisted punches and kicks.