Kung Fu Yoga
Kung Fu Yoga

Kung Fu Yoga

2017Movie107 minMandarin

Two professors team up to locate a lost treasure and embark on an adventure that takes them from a Tibetan ice cave to Dubai, and to a mountain temple in India.

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IMDb5.2/10
Google Users62%
Director: Stanley TongGenres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

An archaeological digs unearths the long-lost Magadha treasure of India, guarded by the vicious warrior Randall. Jack, an archaeology professor and kung fu master, teams up with Indian professor Ashmita and her assistant Kyra to race against Randall and his mercenaries to find the treasure. Their journey takes them from a frozen Tibetan ice cave to a Dubai desert and an ancient Indian temple.

Critical Reception

Kung Fu Yoga received generally mixed to negative reviews from critics, though it was a commercial success, particularly in China. While the action sequences and Jackie Chan's presence were often cited as highlights, the plot was frequently criticized for being nonsensical and predictable, and the humor was considered by some to be juvenile.

What Reviewers Say

  • Features entertaining, albeit formulaic, action sequences typical of Jackie Chan.
  • The plot is often nonsensical and relies heavily on improbable coincidences.
  • Offers a lighthearted, family-friendly adventure with a global scope.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a fun and action-packed ride, appreciating Jackie Chan's signature stunts and the exotic locations. However, many felt the story was weak and the humor did not always land.

Fun Fact

The film features a scene where Jackie Chan's character uses a special glove to thaw out a frozen artifact, a prop that was apparently very difficult to create convincingly.

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Reno

**When two different ancient arts meet.** This is not some film. The project was decided when two leaders of the respective nation met a couple of years ago. More like it is China's move to mend the relationship with India. So except Ind...