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The Lost Empire |  | Director: Peter MacDonald
Actors: Thomas Gibson, Ling Bai, Russell Wong, Ric Young, Kabir Bedi
Studio: Hallmark
Category: DVD
List Price: $19.98
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Rating:  36 reviews
Sales Rank: 119436
Format: Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Unrated
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 150 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
UPC: 707729113614
EAN: 0070772911361
ASIN: B00005BIFV
Theatrical Release Date: March 11, 2001
Release Date: June 19, 2001
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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This three-hour made-for-television epic based on the classic Chinese story Journey to the West is an engaging mix of fantasy and martial-arts adventure, and it features a veritable tsunami of special effects. The plot involves an American China scholar (played by Thomas Gibson) whose knowledge of Asian mythology becomes astoundingly useful when he is magically transported into other dimensions by terra cotta warriors who come to life. The American scholar soon finds himself face to face with a wisecracking Monkey King (Russell Wong), a mystical warrior whose martial-arts skills are matched only by his sarcastic one-liners. The mismatched heroes have only three days to find an ancient manuscript and thereby save the world from destruction, and they're assisted by the timely interventions of the Goddess of Mercy (played by Bai Ling). The rambling plot puts the characters into confrontations with tigers, dragons, and evil giants, and at times they're joined by such unorthodox allies as a human with the head of a pig. As his quest progresses, the scholar has to learn to think like a warrior, and there are innumerable obstacles put in his path. Even if the plot doesn't always seem terribly coherent, the computer-generated special effects are entertaining, and the film has no shortage of bizarre villains, flashy martial-arts scenes, and sardonic quips from the Monkey King. --Robert J. McNamara
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 36
 Fun and Adventure with the Monkey King June 18, 2009
kathi-o (St. Louis, Mo United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
As a fun family movie to watch, this is a good one. There is action, romance, special effects, martial arts, good guys, bad guys, and beautiful goddesses. Thomas Gibson plays a splendid "scholar from above", a reluctant hero with a fairly decent backhand at racquetball. Russell Wong is perfect as the Monkey King, cocky and exceedingly sure of himself. The companions Pigsy and Friar Sand play very well as sidekicks. Bai Ling is flawlessly beautiful as Kwan Yin, the goddess who brings "the scholar from above" into the mystical world and save it from the evil Shu and the Five Traditional Masters. The dialog is quirky-an interesting mix of classical Chinese and 21st century slang. If you're looking for an historical deeply significant film, this isn't it. If you want a film that's fun to watch for the whole family, grab the popcorn and enjoy!
This is a good movie May 16, 2009
Ronda Pennycuff (Smiths Grove, Kentucky United States)
This movie was on the Sci-Fi Channel a while back and I thought it was a really good movie. When I saw the movie it was aired it two parts, but I really enjoyed the movie. I recommend this as a movie to watch.
The Lost Empire September 17, 2009
D. Stutz
The movie is excellent. It was a very good price too. I have seen the movie before on the Si Fi Channel, and zI wanted a copy.
awsome!!!!! May 31, 2007
Robert F. Rowe
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
i liked this movie so much i don't know what to say about it other than it's friggin awsome!!!!! it has a great story line, i liked it so much i bought it. i originally saw it on the scifi channel but didn't get to see the whole thing. if you want something to make you laugh then you ought to get this movie.
A Great Movie June 17, 2001
4 out of 7 found this review helpful
First of all, while I can see where the other reviews are coming from in terms of considering this movie insulting, I have to disagree with them. Sure, in the book that this movie was based on, there were no white men. However, while this movie is based on the story (the idea behind it, at least), it's a completely different story. Sure, some of the characters are the same, but the basic story isn't, really and truly. And personally, I thought it was a really good movie. I considered the performances to be good. If you're looking for a movie that gives a really in-depth look at culture, this isn't it. If you're looking for an enjoyable movie to watch for entertainment, this is it. The story line is good, the acting is good; what more do you want? So stop being so picky and overanalyzing it.
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