Bulletproof Monk(2003) -
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
The film was a significant commercial and critical disappointment: Bulletproof Monk (2003) - IMDb Bulletproof Monk(2003)
The monk is pursued across the globe by Strucker (Karel Roden), a former Nazi officer who has been hunting him since 1943 to claim the scroll's power for himself. Despite being set in a generic American city
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 Directed by Paul Hunter in his feature film
The film is loosely based on an underground comic book by Brett Lewis and Michael Avon Oeming . The adaptation changed several elements, including the lead character Kar’s ethnicity and the tone, which was significantly more serious in the source material.
The story centers on a (Chow Yun-fat) who has spent 60 years protecting the Scroll of the Ultimate , an ancient artifact that grants its reader absolute power over reality.
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.