Renowned action director John Woo served as a producer on the project, which was largely seen as a way to support his long-time collaborator Chow Yun-fat's American career.
Released in April 2003, is an American action-comedy film that attempted to capitalize on the "wire-fu" trend popularized by hits like The Matrix and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon . Directed by Paul Hunter in his feature film debut, the movie was a rare Hollywood vehicle for Hong Kong legend Chow Yun-fat . Plot Overview Bulletproof Monk(2003)
They are joined by Jade (Jaime King), a tough Russian mob princess known as "Bad Girl" who also shows potential as a guardian. Production and Background Renowned action director John Woo served as a
As his 60-year tenure as guardian nears its end, the monk must find a successor. He meets Kar (Seann William Scott), a streetwise pickpocket in America who unintentionally fulfills ancient prophecies while practicing martial arts he learned by mimicking movies. Plot Overview They are joined by Jade (Jaime
Despite being set in a generic American city (resembling New York), the movie was primarily filmed in Toronto and Hamilton, Canada . Critical and Commercial Reception