The Forbidden Kingdom (2008)

Martial arts movie enthusiast Jason Tripitikas discovers an ancient staff in a pawn shop, transporting him to ancient China. Teaming up with the drunken immortal Lu Yan, Jason learns about the Monkey King turned to stone by the Jade Warlord. Prophecy designates Jason as the key to saving the Monkey King and restoring peace to the troubled realm, setting the stage for an epic journey against the forces of darkness.