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Directed by
Paul Hunter Written by
Ethan Reiff, Cyrus Voris Cast
Yun-Fat Chow, Seann William Scott, Jaime King, Karel Roden, Victoria Smurfit [more]
Release Date
• USA: Apr 18, 2003
• UK: 18 Apr 2003
DVD Release Date
• R1: Sep 9, 2003
• R2: 15 Sep 2003
Budget $52,000,000
Official Website:
Bulletproof Monk Website
MPAA Rating
Rated PG-13 for violence, language and some sexual content.
Running Time
1 hour, 44 minutes
Country USA
Studio Flypaper Press, Lake Shore Entertainment, Lion Rock Productions, Mosaic Media Group
More info on IMDb.com
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• Bulletproof Monk
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Bulletproof Monk Reviews |
"Bulletproof Monk" is a cross between a traditional Hong Kong martial arts movie and various American genres, incorporating the dubious notion that the wisest and most skilled practitioners of the ancient Asian arts have nothing better to do than tutor young Americans. [read review] 
--Roger Ebert (Chicago Sun-Times)
A disposable, video-game-generation flick with very little in actual plot fluidity or character development, but plenty of recyclable action sequences featuring faceless Nazis finding the "good guys" no matter where they go, cockamamie double-talk ("...it's not who I am, it's who you are"), choppy editing and a forgettable soundtrack to boot. [read review] 4/10
--'JoBlo' (JoBlo.com)
This is a silly, inept movie that wastes its potential. The martial arts while technically proficient are tired and uninspired. The editing of the aerials is confusing. The acting, especially of Yun-Fat, is very good; it is too bad the story wasn’t nearly as good. [read review] D
--Michael Miecielica (MovieJustice)
And, although Hunter's approach to the action scenes is tedious, the movie as a whole is rarely boring. A guilty pleasure? Not really. But the film is tolerable if you're a fan of the genre and don't have anything better to do. [read review]
--James Berardinelli (ReelViews)
Bulletproof Monk marks Chow Yun-Fat's latest attempt in breaking through in North America. But he's once again chosen a project that's far beneath him, presumably in an attempt to appeal to as wide an audience as possible. [read review] 
--David Nusair (Reel Film Reviews)
Action sequences are on the lazy side, and "Bulletproof Monk" doesn't even make much of an effort to disguise the fact that Toronto is standing in for an unnamed American city. [read review] 
--Lou Lumenick (New York Post)
Great title, disappointing movie – there’s a terrific film in here somewhere that desperately wants to get out, but its terrible script just won’t let it. [read review] 
--Matthew Turner (ViewLondon)
Enjoyable in places, but downright daft in others, with little chemistry between the main players and a hole-filled plot. [read review] 5/10
--Gary Panton (Movie Gazette)
Chow Yun-Fat battles aging Nazis and trains an American disciple in this lightweight but delightful martial-arts romp. [read review]
--Charles Taylor (Salon)
There's no new ground covered here but it's all in good fun. At least this one knows it's own silliness! [read review] 
--Chad Law (MovieWeb)
...truly naff, but endearingly silly, actioner based on a little-known comic book. [read review] 
--Jamie Russell (BBC Films)
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