Forbidden Kingdom starring Jet Li and Jackie Chan - out this week in the US. Check the awesome high def trailer at Apple or low def below - looks so much better in high def. Me is must be seeing.
I see many conversations on the internet's comparing Jet Li and Jackie Chan's martial arts skills - you is preferring which?
Posted on 2008/04/15 23:11
Director/代表取締役
Registered on 2006/12/11 11:06
National Servicemen
Registered on 2008/01/19 21:34
Jackie Chan... he makes it look entertaining at the same time
Student
Registered on 2008/04/04 05:05
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
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Student
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Architect
Registered on 2007/12/01 20:24
Chef, Full fledged Otaku, Full time Observer.....
Registered on 2008/02/02 00:26
Deathseeker
Registered on 2007/12/24 09:20
I should think their previous classics when they were much younger were better. Still I might give this a shot...when it comes out on DVD or something though. Movies are expensive.
Student
Registered on 2007/11/25 06:34
If martial arts, Jet Li is better, But Jackie Chan is more fun to watch.
Student
Registered on 2007/08/22 13:35
IT Project Administrator
Registered on 2007/11/23 01:44
As a Jackie Chan fan I'm certainly watching this movie...
Jet Li is also a great martial artist, but the plot seems like... well, gotta watch it first.
Henry in Makati, Philippines
anime/cosplay events organizer
Registered on 2006/12/25 19:17
in terms of martial arts, Jet Li wins in that category but Jackie Chan's own kind of martial arts is much more enjoyable and entertaining ^^
Registered on 2008/02/16 22:51
prefer Stephen Chow than Jackie-Chan-san
but his films are entertaining :) must admit
IT/System Admin
Registered on 2008/01/28 22:33
Jet Li was the Chinese Wushu gold medal champion from 1974-1979. If you can kick 1.2 billion people's asses, I'm pretty sure you are the best in the world.
Registered on 2007/01/20 01:05
um.. what happened to the rest (5/6th) of the world?
Registered on 2006/12/24 23:42
this movie is on my must-watch list as well. ^^ with regard to your question, I prefer Jackie Chan. his movies are more fun to watch. plus I have an impression that his stunts are much harder to do than Jet Li's
宅男 Otaku/ 工程师 Engineer
Registered on 2007/06/11 14:57
do check out the babes Liu YiFei (刘亦菲) and Li Bing Bing (李冰冰). ^^
Meat Puppet
Registered on 2007/11/04 18:16
Liu YiFei is yummy x10
As for which martial artist I like more, I respect both for different reasons. I just hope the white kid doesn't mess up the movies mojo.
IT/System Admin
Registered on 2008/01/28 22:33
qingy in center of the galaxy
SMS
Registered on 2007/10/06 05:09
>white kid...i stopped reading right there
Student
Registered on 2008/04/03 12:03
I so agree. I watched it just recently. White kid gets owned in the beginning and owned in the end.
dannychoo.com no aidokusha
Registered on 2007/12/25 23:02
china is having a huge influx on babes on the chinese movies...but alot of them a scarily tall - well i m kinda short
qingy in center of the galaxy
SMS
Registered on 2007/10/06 05:09
Li Bing Bing plays the white haired demoness assassin right? if so, i need to get more pics of her
Evil King in Vlaardingen, the Netherlands, Earth
Student and full-time otaku
Registered on 2007/12/19 00:24
Looks nice, but movies like this have a high rik at becoming corny. Also, I guess Jet's 'final' martial arts movie (Fearless) wasn't so final after all, huh XD
Evil King in Vlaardingen, the Netherlands, Earth
Student and full-time otaku
Registered on 2007/12/19 00:24
Photography
Registered on 2007/11/01 15:55
yeah, i'd heard that jet li retired. he must have gotten ALOT of money to do this movie.
Military/米国空軍
Registered on 2008/04/16 16:31
Jet Li's final "epic" martial arts film was "Fearless." The epic films, and actual genre of Chinese cinema (e.g. Hero, Fearless, etc.), are sweeping, moral tales. However, he's said that he would continue to make martial arts action films.
Military/米国空軍
Registered on 2008/04/16 16:31
"an actual"...not "and actual"
Part human, part student, 100% loser
Registered on 2007/10/22 02:10
Jackie Chan me prefers much... But no time to watch the movie...
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
If only Bruce Lee were still alive... It would be a killer trio.
Student
Registered on 2007/11/25 06:34
Techie
Registered on 2007/09/27 05:11
My thoughts after watching the trailer: people in ancient China sure can speak english....
宅男 Otaku/ 工程师 Engineer
Registered on 2007/06/11 14:57
even cavemen speaks english in 10,000BC.
C. Engineering Student
Registered on 2008/01/08 08:52
My friend was telling me that he found out that Jet Li and Jackie Chan actually got into a real fight between a take in the movie, apparently they got upset with each other somehow.
But I also want to see this too, far as I'm concerned, I like Jackie more.
ひきこもり/Hikikomori. Suits my current state more than a 大学生/University Student. ^^
Registered on 2007/12/04 23:16
Wow, something that can make two fully-matured beings fight against one another should be... significant, shouldn't it? ^^
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
Yeah, I can't picture Jackie Chan as aggressive, and this for any reason.
BeLe in Davao, Philippines
.NET/Web Developer
Registered on 2007/01/03 16:36
Maybe they fought to see who can ask Liu Yifei out for dinner! XD
Network Admin
Registered on 2007/11/24 04:49
Jet Li is much better in terms of technical skill. However, Jackie has a way of fighting that makes it look like he really isn't. Also, I think Jackie is the all around better actor when comparing the two.
Programmer
Registered on 2007/01/15 23:39
Well I will go for Jet Lee, he is uber fast :D
ひきこもり/Hikikomori. Suits my current state more than a 大学生/University Student. ^^
Registered on 2007/12/04 23:16
For some reasons I like Jackie more than Jet Li. Probably because his films were broadcasted more often back then when I was still watching TV daily as a child.
オタク by moonlight, Graphic Designer by daylight
Registered on 2007/11/08 03:37
Just saw the TV commercial couple days ago. Looks pretty cool to me. =D
chun in home feeling sleepy LOL
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
Registered on 2007/01/09 14:33
Jackie chan's funny but I think jet li's cuter LOL
Photography
Registered on 2007/11/01 15:55
you have a good point there, but if i were to date one of the two, it'd be jackie chan. mind you, he's nearly 20 years older than i am.
Online Shop
Registered on 2008/01/17 11:35
This type of collaboration should of happened long time ago. Jackie is getting too old for action movies IMO but he still makes it look good on this movie. I prefer both of the actors but I hope Jet Li can do comedy-action movie like Jackie Chan one day.
I'm going to watch this movie first thing when it opens ^_^
Student
Registered on 2007/05/09 16:46
Ahhh ! Must see !!
Jackie Chan's fan since I'm little. ^^
Perv
Registered on 2007/11/11 03:20
Jackie Chan - His way of acting was always my fav. He has this talent, to place some amusement, into the movie (even if it's serious)
Art student/free lance exorsist
Registered on 2008/04/05 07:35
There is only one way to settle the Chan-Lee debate. MORTAL COMBAT!
Network Admin
Registered on 2007/11/24 04:49
Don't you wonder what cool looking fatalities they could perform?
Art student/free lance exorsist
Registered on 2008/04/05 07:35
One canonly dream, though one of Chans could involve an umbrella.
In Insanity Hell
Registered on 2008/03/13 03:33
Jackie Chan....is aging....;_;
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
Registered on 2006/12/24 12:02
Jet Li and Jackie Chan in the same movie! Go see must I...
I find it hard to compare both of them. Jet Li and Jackie Chan are both good. Li is is almost always technically proficient in his style. Jackie is also, but more entertaining and free in his style. Since Bruce Lee has had such an impact on martial arts I often feel I see aspect of his way of thinking in both men.
Engineering Student
Registered on 2007/10/23 00:10
Jackie Chan's kung fu is just for show. I would choose Bruce Lee ftw anyday.
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
I guess that if Jackie were to fight at 100% (meaning not for comedy purposes), I'm sure many teeth would have taken a one-trip flight and blood flowing like a river... At least if it was about movies depicting explicit violence.
In fact he did that once and regretted this choice forever.
Engineering Student
Registered on 2007/10/23 00:10
That sounds more like a brawl than Martial Arts. Either way he is getting pretty old and I doubt he could put up much of a fight against someone who really knows how to fight. Its not like I was saying that I could beat up Jackie Chan, but I bet my grandma could.
Photography
Registered on 2007/11/01 15:55
that's some grandma you got there.
Student Otaku
Registered on 2008/01/04 16:17
It depends, Jackie chan is more comedy and Jet Li is more serious action. Their both equally good!!!
Student
Registered on 2008/03/20 13:36
I saw the premiere of this movie a few days back; it was a good movie. Although I swear they ripped a few scenes from other movies...
the fact that it showed the logos of the wEINSTEIN company and RELATIVITY media at the beginning made me rofl though.
Student
Registered on 2008/03/20 13:36
Oh yeah, forgot to say, the "jade warlord" or whatever his name is totally pulls a Gates of Babylon a la Gilgamesh from FSN.
student
Registered on 2008/04/15 07:15
i got to say jackie chan.. i love all his movies, i am looking forward to the movie comming oot looks good from watching the trailer.
Web Developer
Registered on 2008/02/07 23:38
Jackie Chan is a better actor / entertainer overall especially his DIY stunts. On the other hand, Jet Li is a better martial artist.
In term of their movies, I prefer Jackie's chan movies over Jet Li's except those old chinese kung-fu movies like once upon a time in china 1, 2 and 3 or other similar.
Definitely going to watch it this weekend.
Student
Registered on 2007/08/24 08:01
That emperor... is he actually Gil from FS/N? 0_O
Thanks for the trailers danny, I'll prolly watch this~ ;)
Dai Gurren Dan member
Registered on 2006/12/31 18:24
I like both Jackie Chan and Jet Li's films, however, they are both quite different in style, and thus hard to compare.
Although Jackie Chans skills are amazing, i feel, as a character, he is more suited to the slightly more light hearted role, he always comes accrosss as the "i don't want to have to fight you" type.
Whereas in comparison, Jet Li, is very much the "get out the way or ill make you move" type, and for that reason, he works better under serious titles, like Unleashed, War etc.
However, i think for me they are both very close, i love the comedy aspects of Jackie Chan's films, aswel as the action and amazing stunts that he performs himself. Yet i love the sheer display of just outright kickass-ness (i know thats not a word xP) that Jet Li gives out.
I think this will be a very interesting one to see, two very different styles coming to the same film.
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
Yes, as they are true to themselves even in this movie, it's double the fun.
And this white guy (martial-artist newbie archetype) is caught in the crossfire... I just hope he does not spoil the mood with too much stereotyped stupidity.
Hatix in Antwerp, Belgium
IT, Programmer, ...
Registered on 2007/04/25 05:14
I soooo want to watch this ;p
I love watching both of them, Jackie Chan & Jet Li. I like their look in this movie.
But I also like the others like Donnie Yen, Michelle Yeoh, Maggie Cheung,...
qingy in center of the galaxy
SMS
Registered on 2007/10/06 05:09
Jackie Chan is an icon, if you don't know who Jackie Chan is, you must be living under a rock for the last 50 years. As for Jet Li, i like his movies and stunts, but he can't act. Jackie Chan wins.
Polytechnic Freshman. Mmm... fresh.
Registered on 2007/01/25 21:20
In a pure martial arts smack-down, Jet Li should have an advantage, even though both are rather closely matched. But I'm still going for Jackie Chan; I mean, not everyone can kick ass and make the audience laugh their guts out at the same time.
Manufacturing
Registered on 2007/08/22 12:29
my feeling after watching the trailer was..........action and scen seems promising but those ancient China man speaking English is kinda of weird!
Maybe later its in the Cinema here it would come with Mandarin version.....
Student
Registered on 2007/08/09 05:36
Jet Li: Serious Martial Skillz
Jackie Chan: Fun entertaining Martial Skillz
Nuff' said.
Stigmata Martyr
Registered on 2007/04/22 12:13
One is an appl and one is an orange. I can't really say who is a better fighter. I prefer Jet Li though.
Student and Miku Guardian
Registered on 2008/03/11 20:11
With Jackie Chan, the movie will be more entertaining.. Though I don't understand how they can communicate to the english-speaking guy in english.. -_-??
Hikikomori
Registered on 2007/08/22 05:30
This is joining the pile of movies I have to watch but end up never watching... :/
Anyways, I like both styles. Can't quite say which I like most, because it's like comparing action movies to comedy... sometimes I like one of them more, sometimes I like the other.
Depends on the mood.
Daigaku no Gakusee
Registered on 2008/03/08 13:41
Like many above I think it is impossible to compare the two because I think they are both aiming for different goals and outcomes as far as their performance goes. That said, I prefer Jackie Chan because I enjoy the authenticity of his stunts...And, he's got a real unique way of looking at fight sequences. With the whole using all the objects in the room etc...
Customer Service
Registered on 2007/10/09 20:01
A real must see. An american film set in eastern realms of fantasy with two of best known actors of arts of defence
Chef, Full fledged Otaku, Full time Observer.....
Registered on 2008/02/02 00:26
jackie chan is my all time fav when it comes to martial arts movies...
jet li's style is more aggressive which is nice but it sometimes turns the movie in a very brutal direction...
BeLe in Davao, Philippines
.NET/Web Developer
Registered on 2007/01/03 16:36
This movie has been on my to watch list when I knew about Liu Yifei starring with both Jackie Chan and Jet Li in the same movie since mid of last year.
I too hope that kid doesn't ruin it.
As for jackie chan and jet li...I can't really compare the two coz they're so different in both style and execution. I like jet li's wushu the same as with jackie's stunts, drunken style and etc. ^^
amonrei in Segamat, Johore, Malaysia.
Photographer (wannabe)
Registered on 2008/03/29 02:57
Definitely on my watch list. Jackie Chan and Jet Li combination is deadly. That orphan girl and the bounty hounter looks hawt. o.O 1080p trailer is zomg nice. :D
Registered on 2007/12/22 19:13
I like Jackie Chan better, I dont care much for Jet Li...he maybe good at martial arts but bleh, in movies always with the special effects.
Student
Registered on 2008/02/06 09:31
I think that both are good. More importantly, when I saw the trailer for the first time, I was yeah finally Jackie chan and Jet li in the same movie. Then, i saw the white kid. I was like WTF but if you think about it. The white kid needs to be there for the obvious reason, jackie and jet can't both be the main actor even though the kid is not even in the poster they put in the theaters for the movie.
