Bulletproof Monk
Director: Paul Hunter
Actors: Chow Yun-Fat, Seann William Scott, Jaime King
PlotIn the Himalayas, a young monk is chosen to protect an ancient scroll that grants its reader unlimited power, making him an immortal guardian. The monk's peaceful solitude is shattered when a ruthless Nazi officer, Strucker, attacks the monastery in search of the scroll. The monk manages to escape, and for the next 60 years, he continues to safeguard the priceless artifact, wandering the globe and evading those who would misuse its power.
Decades later, in a modern urban setting, the monk encounters Kar, a street-smart pickpocket with latent potential. Despite his initial reluctance, the monk begins to mentor Kar, believing he might be the next worthy guardian of the scroll. As their bond grows, they encounter various challenges, including an array of adversaries led by the now-aging Strucker, who is still determined to seize the scroll’s power. This journey tests their faith, combat skills, and trust in each other while revealing that the responsibilities of protecting the scroll are far greater, and more perilous, than either could have imagined.
Writers: Ethan Reiff, Cyrus Voris
Release Date: 16 Apr 2003
Runtime: 104 min
Rating: PG-13
Country: United States, Canada
Language: English, Tibetan, Punjabi, German
Home Video Reviews
Bulletproof Monk entertains with its East meets West charm but suffers from a hackneyed plot and a lackluster Blu-ray transfer with no extras to justify the price.
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