The Forbidden Kingdom vs The Odyssey
The Odyssey has the higher audience score (8/10 against 6.6/10 for The Forbidden Kingdom). The Forbidden Kingdom is the shorter watch at 1h 44m compared with 2h 53m. The Forbidden Kingdom is the older of the two (2008 against 2026). Both are action, adventure, fantasy movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Forbidden Kingdom
The Odyssey| The Forbidden Kingdom | The Odyssey | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.6/10 | ★ 8.0/10 |
| Year | 2008 | 2026 |
| Length | 1h 44m | 2h 53m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Fantasy | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Country | – | United Kingdom |
| Director | Rob Minkoff | Christopher Nolan |
| Main cast | Michael Angarano, Jet Li, Jackie Chan, Li Bingbing, Collin Chou | Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Himesh Patel |
Synopsis
The Forbidden Kingdom
An American teenager who is obsessed with Hong Kong cinema and kung-fu classics makes an extraordinary discovery in a Chinatown pawnshop: the legendary stick weapon of the Chinese sage and warrior, the Monkey King. With the lost relic in hand, the teenager unexpectedly finds himself travelling back to ancient China to join a crew of warriors from martial arts lore on a dangerous quest to free the imprisoned Monkey King.
The Odyssey
Odysseus, the legendary King of Ithaca, embarks on a long and perilous journey home following the Trojan War. Throughout his voyage, he is forced to confront the whims of gods, mythological monsters, and trials that stretch both his cunning and his humanity to the breaking point.
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