DVD review: Bulletproof Monk (From Barry And District News)

DVD review: Bulletproof Monk

Since The Matrix and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, special effects seem to have taken over films, which is a pity for flicks like Bulletproof Monk.

This 12 certificate resurrects the old Nazi threat, adds a little story line borrowed from Indiana Jones, and is chock-full of computer assisted stunts.

The basic plot is that an ancient scroll has been protected for thousands of years by a dedicated brotherhood of monks.

If the words of the scroll are read out in full, it will give the reader the power to turn the world into a paradise - or a hell, depending on their motives.

Knowing humanity is not yet ready for that level of responsibility, one monk is chosen every 60 years to guard the sacred text.

Now it's time for the old monk, played by Chow Yun-Fat to find a new protector and he does so in the unlikely setting of San Francisco.

But he is not alone in his battle, as he wins the friendship and trust of Jade (Jaime King), known in the neighbourhood as Bad Girl.

There is very little by way of bad language, no nudity or naughty bits to embarrass youngsters.

Bulletproof Monk has a good, solid storyline and is an excellent family film.