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Jackie Chan, Hee-seon Kim, Malika Sherawat, Shao Bing, Jin Song ... see more see more... , Min-su Choi , Tam Yiu Man , Tony Leung Ka Fai , Ram Gopal Bajaj , Rongguang Yu , Sun Zhou , Hayama Hiro , Wong Hop Hi , Low Houi Kang , Sudanshu Pandde , Lau Sze Wai , Mallika Sherawat , Ken Lo

Historical fact blends with high-flying fiction as Jackie Chan steps into dual roles as a determined archeologist and a loyal general of China's first emperor in director Stanley Tong's lavish histori... read more read more...cal action film. Jack (Chan) is an intrepid archeologist in search of a mythical gemstone that is said to have the power to defy gravity. Though Jack's days are spent traversing the globe with scientist sidekick William (Tony Leung Ka-fai) in hopes of finding the elusive gem, at night in his dreams he assumes the role of General Meng-yi, devoted servant of Emperor Qin Shi-huang. As Jack and William venture to the mystical Heavenly Palace -- a wondrous fortress rumored to have been built by Qin Shi-huang himself -- Jack's vivid nocturnal journeys find him falling head-over-heels for the emperor's comely Korean consort Ok-soo (Kim Hee-seon). ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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PG-13, 1 hr. 58 min.

Directed by: Stanley Tong

Release Date: September 15, 2005

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DVD Release Date: October 30, 2007

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  • garyX
    May 10, 2011
    garyX
    A swashbuckling archaeologist plagued with vivid dreams of a historical general and his true love becomes embroiled in a quest to find the mystery of a gravity defying artefact. On paper, the marriage of historical epic in the vein of Hero or Crouching Tiger with old school Chan ... read morestyle globe-trotting espionage sounds like a lot of fun, but thanks to sloppy execution the result is a bit of a disjointed mess. The historical scenes are the best handled with some lovely production design, suitably epic looking cinematography and impressive battle sequences. Unfortunately they are also marred by some dodgy computer generated effects and they just don't sit comfortably with the modern day plot which is straight out of an episode of Scooby Doo. There are some serious laps in logic to the story, the romance is corny and it just seems to be cramming too many ideas into the mix which don't really fit together very well. It does have its moments thanks to Chan's acrobatics and some very eye catching leading ladies, but this formula was done to much better effect in The Forbidden Kingdom.
  • newvogueravyn
    November 27, 2009
    newvogueravyn
    The plot gives way for spectacular fight choreography for the most part, and some of them are both entertaining and impressive (the production line fight, for example). I found the historical dream narrative more engaging than the contemporary scenes, which often had a faint air ... read moreof the ridiculous about them (aside from the usual Chan charm, in which things go a bit wrong during combat but it doesn't pose much of a problem).
  • Gx7
    September 14, 2009
    Gx7
    Long, winded, hodgepodge, poorly put together, absolute cheese ball. My mind kept wandering elsewhere. Personally, I think they crammed too much in it.

    "Im a princess, my carriage is burning and its going to fall off a cliff! I wont jump off to save m... read morey life because Im that weak and dumb, save me jackie!! save me! .... headache...

    Dont really need to say anything more but AVOID THIS ONE.

    Directed by: Stanley Tong
    Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy
  • skactopus
    March 26, 2007
    skactopus
    This movie is really story driven. Half the movie takes place in the present and half the movie takes place in the past (he plays 2 characters). The present-day scenes are pretty similar to any Jackie Chan norm (comedy, props, etc.), while the past scenes focus more on Jackie's... read more acting rather than his stunts. The two different styles make this an interesting movie.
  • deano
    February 10, 2007
    deano
    Jackie Chan makes an amazing and crazy stunts, funny and fights on his current over-the-hill age. What an encourage actor who never gives up his own stunts. This film's great comedy-adventure and bit fantasy since The Armour of God.
  • husky10000years
    April 27, 2007
    husky10000years
    Awesome. This film's great comedy-adventure and bit fantasy. Jacky Chan is actor who never gives up his own stunts.
  • threefolddado
    August 9, 2008
    threefolddado
    Not Jackie Chan's best, but still entertaining.
  • ileo
    August 9, 2008
    ileo
    Hmmm....I rated this before as well. So strange. Oh well, a great movie. Good story plot. Jackie Chan and Tony Leung Ka Fai are great.
  • loymabait
    March 10, 2010
    loymabait
    Jackie chan does it again his kung action but this moive come with timless love story. Hee seon Kim does it well fair maiden cant belive she did her own stunts. this long lost art fair maiden got some action spunk. nice guest action by Mallika Sherawat play cute carming lady that... read more alway help in all his moive more to see her of this Genration X actors. Ken lo part was small but he he always get his part don. Leung Ka Fai play this comdey relife best friend part in this moive need more punchline. Stanley Tong moive are always well planned excite to see more futer movie . nice to movie to watch with kids Pg 13
  • bambie76
    July 11, 2009
    bambie76
    If you are a Jackie fan then this is a must see. It held all of the elements you expect from a jackie movie. The effects were seamless and kept our eyebrows raised in suprise. I don't usually enjoy movies with flashes from the past, then back to the present, past, present, etc...... read more This one however is probably the best yet. An ancient story that comes to a head in the present. The fight scenes are creative and enjoyable. The story is fast paced and engaging. A martial arts movie, historical in nature, and a non-stop thrill ride that is anything but predictable. The only reason I didn't rate this at 5 stars was due to an ending that could have been much better. Stick around for the credits and you'll see just how they make these effects work so well. Alot of fun and clean enough for all ages, I definately recommend renting!

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Robert Koehler
September 21, 2005
Robert Koehler, Variety

Embodies the high-stakes risks inherent in switching between multiple genres, particularly considering the story's central point is nearly lost in the process. Full Review

David Nusair
September 26, 2005
David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews

...interminable... Full Review

Bill Chambers
September 18, 2005
Bill Chambers, Film Freak Central

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Turdbath Full Review

Jon Popick
September 16, 2005
Jon Popick, Planet Sick-Boy

One word: Amazing.

September 9, 2005
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