Bulletproof Monk (2003)

Directed by

Paul Hunter

Genre

fantasy film, action film, buddy film, martial arts film

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 43m

Rated

PG-13

Rating

5.5 of 10 from 1,017 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A mysterious monk who has guarded an ancient scroll for decades must find a new protector. He chooses a street-smart young drifter to help him fight a villain who wants the scroll's power.

lightheartedwittyfast-pacedwhimsicalaction-packedcomicfantasticalloose

What happens

Bulletproof Monk is a 2003 American action comedy film directed by Paul Hunter in his feature film directorial debut, and starring Chow Yun-fat, Seann William Scott, and Jaime King. The film is loosely based on the comic book written by Brett Lewis with art by Michael Avon Oeming. The film was shot in Toronto and Hamilton, Canada, and other locations that resemble New York City. Bulletproof Monk was released by MGM Distribution Co. on April 16, 2003. It received negative reviews from critics and was a commercial failure, earning $37.7 million worldwide on the budget of $52 million. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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