Bulletproof monk is a 2003 martial arts actionfantasy film starring chow yunfat. In bulletproof monk chow yunfat and seann william scott are a multicultural, multigenerational mentorandprotege team uniting to prevent. A power beyond measure requires a protector without equal. None of the aforementioned films were good, but people in the early 2000s enjoyed a lot of terrible things, so it makes sense. The film was shot in toronto and hamilton, canada, and other locations that resemble new york city. The tremendous charisma of chow yunfat anchors this entertaining comicbook romp. E very so often, an intelligent action movie comes alongan action movie with style, an original story and strong moral valueslike the spiderman series. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film. The film was shot in toronto, ontario, and hamilton, ontario, canada.
Bulletproof monk was based a comic book series published in 1999. Chow yunfat, seann william scott, jaime king, karel rodin genre. Starring seann william scott, jaime king, karel roden, yunfat chow. Bulletproof monk 2003 seann william scott as kar imdb. Bulletproof monk movie 2003 seann william scott, chow yunfat. Bruce donaldson in bulletproof monk, chow yunfat plays a buddhist monk in the world war ii 1940s, who is given charge over a sacred scroll that, if read aloud, gives its reader the power to run the world as the reader sees fit with. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. I have found myself to be nothing less than a friend with the monks.
The monk chow yunfat is a zencalm martial arts master whose duty has been to protect a. The reason hot dogs come in packages of ten but hot dog buns come in packages of just eight is so youll always need more buns for your hot dogs. Bulletproof monk is a 2003 american superhero comedy film directed by paul hunter in his directorial debut, and starring chow yunfat, seann william scott, and jaime king. But when he inadvertently saves the bulletproof monk from capture, the two become partners in a scheme to. That said, taken as what it is a fairly generic urban actioner that stands slightly apart from the pack due to its mystic slant, bulletproof monk is still a moderately entertaining effort that will no doubt entertain the less demanding action fan. But i liked so many individual scenes in bulletproof monk that its goofy spirit ultimately won me over. Bulletproof monk 2003 is a martial arts actionfantasy film starring chow yunfat, seann william scott and jaime king. It is loosely based on the comic book by michael avon oeming. The film is loosely based on the comic book written by brett lewis with art by michael avon oeming. Hard pass unless youre a chow enthusiast or an 00s cultural anthropologist. Bulletproof monk 2003 cast and crew for 60 years, a mysterious monk with no name chow yunfat has zigzagged the globe to protect an ancient scroll a scroll that holds the key to unlimited. Financial analysis of bulletproof monk 2003 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Bulletproof monk is a 2003 american superhero comedy film directed by paul hunter in his.
Bulletproof monk centers around a monk with no name chow dedicated to protecting a sacred scroll that can give worldmanipulating power to anyone who reads it. Granted its powers, the monk learns he will need to find his own successor to pass on the scroll in his future. Empire interactive announces that mucky foot is developing a game based on the upcoming mgm martial arts movie. Bulletproof monk is a 2003 martial arts actionfantasy film starring chow yunfat, seann william scott and jaime king. Based on the very underground comic book, a tibetan monk. Bulletproof monk 2003 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The recent season 2 finale of lethal weapon laid the groundwork for crawfords exit with a cliffhanger. Based on the very underground comic book, a tibetan monk becomes a mentor to a young street kid who he can teach to protect a scroll. Now, faced with finding the scrolls next guardian, the monk.
Four friends pass out in a skiresort hot tub and wake up in 1986, where they. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. The film was shot in toronto, ontario, and hamilton, ontario, canada and other locations that look closely like new york city. The list contains the best, new and most relevant monk movies ordered by relevance. Kar seann william scott is an unlikely candidate, a streetwise young man whose only interest is himself. In what seems to be yet another movie based on a comic book, bulletproof monk follows the adventures of a nameless monk who is the protector of a mysterious and powerful scroll that. The recommendation service has sorted out serious, stylized, visually appealing, melancholic, atmospheric and allegory films and tv shows about with monk, storytelling, murder, mentor, monastery, weird, catastrophe, destiny, dialogue and culture clash plots mostly in drama, action and fantasy genres shot. The prime original series brings a second season of creepiness to fans of horror. Needless to say, the head nazi in charge, the weaselfaced struker karel roden, is determined to get his paws on that scroll.
Former scroll guardians simply look older when they pass the mantel. A mysterious and immortal tibetan kung fu master, who has spent the last 60 years traveling around the world protecting the ancient scroll of. A monk and a pickpocket become unlikely allies in this action adventure story. For many years a mysterious monk with no name chow yunfat has zigzagged the globe to protect an ancient scrolla scroll that holds the key to unlimited power. With yunfat chow, seann william scott, jaime king, karel roden. Bulletproof monk is flooded with altrock and mtvlike editing. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of bulletproof monk with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. Posted in asia by sean smith on 10272007 share by email share on facebook share on twitter subscribe for updates. A monk and a pickpocket become unlikely allies in this. Getting serious might spoil the quest for the ultimate.
A streetwise punk becomes the chosen one after he inadvertantly saves the monk from capture. Bulletproof monk by paul hunter chow yunfat, seann. The monk chow yunfat is a zencalm martial arts master whose duty has been to protect a powerful ancient scroll that holds the key to unlimited power. Sixty years ago, a nameless monk chow yunfat was appointed the guardian of.
Surprisingly he decided to follow that classic up with the comic book movie bulletproof monk 2003, which was sadly beneath him at this point in his career. Bulletproof monk is also a fantasy film more than it is an action spectacular, which may disappoint comic book fans looking for a bit more hardedged adaptation. The plotline is overly simplistic, making the film feel as if it was aimed at. A mysterious and immortal tibetan kung fu master, who has spent the last 60 years traveling around the world protecting the ancient scroll of the ultimate, mentors a selfish. Chow yunfats frequent collaborators john woo and terence chang produced. Bulletproof monk 2003 pg 04162003 us action, comedy, fantasy 1h 44m user score.