The Golden Child
After a Tibetan boy, the mystical Golden Child, is kidnapped by the evil Sardo Numspa, humankind's fate hangs in the balance. On the other side of the world in Los Angeles, the priestess Kee Nang seeks the Chosen One, who will save the boy from death. When Nang sees social worker Chandler Jarrell on television discussing his ability to find missing children, she solicits his expertise, despite his skepticism over being "chosen."
Critics Sentiment
Sardo Numspa's men break into the Tibetan temple and slaughter the monks
Kee takes a crossbow bolt for Chandler and dies in his arms
The film drops significantly when Kee dies in Chandler's arms, then recovers for the demon transformation finale
The Golden Child maintains a consistently middling reception throughout, with Eddie Murphy's comedic charm being the main asset that keeps it watchable despite an illogical plot. The film starts strong with its mystical temple opening and dream sequence, but sags in the middle before recovering somewhat for Charles Dance's memorable demon villain finale. Critics found it entertaining but forgettable, praising Murphy's performance while noting the dated effects and predictable adventure formula.
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Eddie Murphy
Chandler Jarrell
Charles Dance
Sardo Numspa
Charlotte Lewis
Kee Nang
J.L. Reate
The Golden Child
Victor Wong
The Old Man
Randall 'Tex' Cobb
Til
James Hong
Doctor Hong
Shakti Chen
Kala
Tau Logo
Yu
Masanori Toguchi
Khan
Pons Maar
Fu
Peter Kwong
Tommy Tong
Wally Taylor
Detective Boggs
Eric Douglas
Yellow Dragon
Charles Levin
TV Host
Frank Welker
The Thing (voice)
Gene LeBell
Drunken Biker (uncredited)
Kenneth H. Frith Jr.
Friend at Pink's (as Kenneth 'Fruitty' Frith Jr.)
Bennett Ohta
Herb Shop Clerk
Chantara Nop
Security Man #1
Crew
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