Monday Morning Maybe

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2005 | 118 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Monday Morning Maybe

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 20% on Rotten Tomatoes, a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh, fantasy fans and action fans. If you loved Code 3, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 58 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Chinese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

When a fellow scientist asks for Jack's help in locating the mausoleum of China's first emperor, the past collides violently with the present as Jack discovers his amazing visions are based in fact.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    20% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.4 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $7 million worldwide on a $15 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 100K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Stanley Tong Gwai-lai

  • Jackie ChanGeneral Meng Yi / Dr. Jack Chan
  • Kim Hee-seonKorea Princess Ok Soo
  • Tony Leung Ka-faiWilliam
  • Mallika SherawatSamantha
  • Sun ZhouProfessor Koo
  • Shao BingGeneral Nangong Yan
  • Yu RongguangRebel General Zhao Kuang
  • Ken WongRebel General Meng Jie
  • Jin SongRebel General Jin Song
  • Choi Min-sooKorea General Choi