Forbidden Kingdom (Blu-ray Review)
Don’t forbid this disc from becoming part of your Blu-ray collection.
How good is your Kung Fu?
To this movie lover who has always glossed over the Kung Fu genre, The Forbidden
Kingdom comes as a pleasant surprise and will likely serve as a springboard through which I
dive into this genre that never before struck my fancy. Here’s a movie that is crafted in such a way
so as to appeal to audiences who never gave the Kung Fu genre a chance, while offering
established fans an entertaining, action-packed, well-written, well-played, and…
Video
The Forbidden Kingdom arrives on Blu-ray with a dazzling 1080p, 2.35:1 transfer. The
film begins in South Boston after a brief introductory sequence featuring the Monkey King, and
the image is splendid. The fine detail of Jason’s room is a tribute to both the set designers and
the awe-inspiring clarity of the Blu-ray. We’re privy to all sorts of niceties that adorn his walls,
namely in the form of a fine collection of posters. A few outdoor shots look nice, and the
nighttime…
Audio
The Forbidden Kingdom’s DTS-HD MA 7.1 lossless soundtrack is a fine example of just
how incredible high definition audio really is. Featuring hard-hitting bass, amazing clarity, plenty
of discrete information, amazing atmospherics, and plenty of surround sound action, this track
never allows for a dull moment. The theme that plays over the open of the film is not only clever
and entertaining, but it sounds wonderful over your sound system, providing hard hitting sound
with awe…
Supplements
The Forbidden Kingdom leaps onto Blu-ray as a two disc special edition. Disc one is
highlighted by a feature-length commentary track with director Rob Minkoff and writer John
Fusco.
These two active and engaging participants never fail to entertain listeners. Fusco begins the
track
with an interesting tale of how the story came about. The track continues with filming in China,
including the film’s bookends where China had to substitute for Boston, the involvement of stars …
Final Words
The Forbidden Kingdom is a highly entertaining Kung Fu fantasy/adventure film that makes
itself accessible to audiences who generally don’t enjoy such movies. It might even pique your
curiosity and have you hunting down anything from Enter the Dragon to
more obscure Hong Kong cinema. With its impeccable action sequences, amazing visuals and
cinematography, well-paced story, likable characters portrayed by eng……
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