Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- campy
- irreverent
- kinetic
- action movie night
- casual group viewing
What critics said
Critics generally found the film endearingly silly but undermined by a weak script, juvenile humor, routine fights, and uneven effects, with Chow Yun-Fat viewed as its main asset.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film pairs Chow Yun-Fat's martial arts persona with Seann William Scott's American comic style and a fantasy adventure structure.
Kar begins as a streetwise young man interested mainly in himself before becoming the next protector of the scroll.
The ancient scroll, said to contain the key to unlimited power, motivates the Monk's mission and Strucker's pursuit.
The Monk and Kar navigate a modern global environment involving street crime, Russian mob interests, and supernatural combat.
Films like Bulletproof Monk, and why
The Medallion
shares comic-book martial arts action, fantasy mythology, irreverent humor, and a mismatched partnership
The One
combines supernatural action spectacle, buddy comedy, and a reluctant young male hero discovering unusual powers
Shanghai Noon
features stylized martial arts, mystical artifacts, broad comedy, and a charismatic older action star
The Forbidden Kingdom
mixes ancient prophecy, contemporary fish-out-of-water comedy, and energetic fantasy action
Movie Details
- Director
- Paul Hunter
- Release Date
- 2003-03-28
- Runtime
- 104 min
- Rating
- 5.5 / 10 (1043)
Cast
- Chow Yun-Fat
- Seann William Scott
- Jaime King
- Karel Roden
- Victoria Smurfit
- Marcus Jean Pirae
- Mako
- Roger Yuan
- K.C. Collins
- Sean Bell
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Bulletproof Monk about?
- A wandering guardian recruits a selfish street hustler to protect a mystical scroll from a ruthless criminal pursuer.
- What is Bulletproof Monk like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Bulletproof Monk as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Bulletproof Monk violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Bulletproof Monk as mild.
- What did critics think of Bulletproof Monk?
- Critics generally found the film endearingly silly but undermined by a weak script, juvenile humor, routine fights, and uneven effects, with Chow Yun-Fat viewed as its main asset.
- Which films are like Bulletproof Monk?
- Films with a similar feel include The Medallion, The One, Shanghai Noon, and The Forbidden Kingdom.
- How long is Bulletproof Monk?
- Bulletproof Monk runs 104 minutes.
- Where can I watch Bulletproof Monk?
- In United States, Bulletproof Monk streams on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus.
