Archaeologist Rick O'Connell travels to China, pitting him against an emperor from the 2,000-year-old Han dynasty who's returned from the dead to pursue a quest for world domination. This time, O'Connell enlists the help of his wife and son to quash the so-called 'Dragon Emperor' and his abuse of supernatural power.
Practical Effects
Terracotta army effects are genuinely impressive, briefly.
Stunts
Jet Li deserves better but still commits to every kick.
Director
Rob Cohen
Brendan Fraser
Rick O'Connell
Maria Bello
Evelyn O'Connell
John Hannah
Jonathan Carnahan
Luke Ford
Alex O'Connell
Isabella Leong Lok-Sze
Lin
Jet Li
Han
Michelle Yeoh
Zi Yuan
Anthony Wong Chau-Sang
Yang
Russell Wong
Ming Guo
Liam Cunningham
"Mad Dog" Maguire
David Calder
Roger Wilson
Jessey Meng
Choi
Liang Tian
Li Zhou
Albert Kwan
Chu Wah
Wu Jing
Assassin
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
China's film bureau reportedly demanded script changes to avoid supernatural disrespect toward actual historical figures.
Rachel Weisz declined $10 million to return, calling the script unacceptable—Maria Bello stepped in three weeks before filming.
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