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Summary: JACKIE CHAN'S 1ST AMERICAN FILM IS FINALLY ON DVD
Review: AND IN MANY WAYS, IT RANKS AS ONE OF CHAN'S GREATEST AMERICAN MOVIES. A CHINESE MARTIAL ARTIST [JACKIE CHAN] IS FORCED BY SOME GANGSTERS TO COMPETE IN A STREET FIGHTING TOURNAMENT IN 1930S CHICAGO. THE FIGHTS HERE AREN'T AS GOOD AS THE FIGHTS THAT'RE SEEN IN HIS CHINESE MOVIES, BUT THE FILM HAS ENOUGH HILLARIOUS SCENES AND ENOUGH REASONABLY GOOD FIGHTS TO MAKE THIS A GOOD MARTIAL ARTS FILM. BUT, WHEN THIS FILM WAS ORIGINALLY RELEASED HERE IN THE U.S., THIS FILM WAS A FLOP AND IT WAS PRETTY MUCH IGNORED HERE FOR ALL OF IT'S ORIGINAL THEATRICAL RELEASE. IT WOULDN'T BE UNTIL THE RELEASE OF 1995'S ''RUMBLE IN THE BRONX'' THAT JACKIE CHAN WOULD GET RECOGNITION IN AMERICA.
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Summary: Dissapointing, but still worth a watch.
Review: Battle Creek brawl, Chan's first attempt to break into American markets, was not a success, and it's not hard to see why. Jackie had no control over the fight choreography, so the fights were very stiff and slow. Having said this there are some good acrobatics preformed by Jackie (watch out for his three point kick) and some cool moves (like at the beginning with the metal bars high above the ground, watch it and see). An average movie by Jackie's standards.
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Summary: qUINTESSENTIAL JACKIE CHAN
Review: His comedic style blended with martial arts and his incredible agility, strength, and acrobatic style bring this to the top of well filmed martial arts movies.
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Summary: It's not the content, it's the presentation
Review: I first saw Battle Creek Brawl in the first English film release. I've been looking for it ever since, and finally found that It had two names. Battle Creek Brawl, and the version I saw which was titled The Big Brawl. The film itself has great humor, and a lot of style in the fights. Particularly, the duel between Jacky and his cane wielding uncle, the big brawl at the end, and the fight with the brothers. All are classic Chan, and very watchable. The negative to this version is it's in Chinese, and it's been so horrifically clipped for Pan and Scan, and you can't read the English subtitles for about 70% of the movie. If I hadn't already seen the film in English, I'd still be wondering what happened.
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Summary: Near the top for its genre
Review: I have seen quite a few martial arts films, and this ranks way up near the top. Jackie Chan is graceful and witty, and the choreography is extremely creative and well executed. Those looking for realism should avoid this movie, but I strongly recommend it to anyone with a sense of humor who enjoys high-quality kung fu.
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Summary: The Big Brawl or Battle Creek Brawl
Review: I have seen this film twice, once state side (I think it was 1979), and once while I was in the Philipines (in 1981). I don't remeber which name I view where, but it was the same great flick, and nether one had subtitles. Being a fan of "Choppie Sockie" flicks, I knew Jackie Chan as one of the many Bruce Lee imitators that poped-up after Burce died, but this flick showed some talents I had not yet witnessed. Jackie's natural athletic abilities and willingness to try something different made this film vary enjoyable! In those Kung Fu Crazed days, this film was a plesent change from the revenge story lines that were the norm. I highly recomend this movie! Unfortunately I'm still looking for a copy in english.
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Summary: The movie was filmed in and around San Antonio, Texas
Review: I have seen this movie many times. I am also in this movie.
(I am the redheaded judge at the rollerstakeing scene)
It is not one of Mr. Chan's best movies, but its still worth
renting/buying. Mr. Chan did a great job in spite of the language barrier and not having any control over the action scenes. Silly, Camp and predicable.
If you are a fan of Jackie Chan movies its a must have. If you just want a good laugh its a great comedy.
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Summary: For Amateurs Only
Review: If you dont know jackie chan and you watch this it will seem cool. But,if you know chan like me, this is a real disappointment. Two reasons for this are "Battle Creek Brawl" is Chan's first American movie, and he had no artistic control over the fight choreography.
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Summary: Chan at his charming best
Review: If you want to see a really great movie, this ain't it. But if you want to see Jackie Chan at his charming, athletic best, this one is fun. The version I saw was in the original English--that one must no longer be available. Too bad! The story is about Jackie being blackmailed into fighting in some big brawl in Texas so some gangsters can bet on him. The best fight sequence comes at the beginning, with Chan fighting off a gang of thugs who are trying to extort money from his uncle--he beats up three or four guys, totally by "accident," with a wide-eyed "what'd I do?" innocence that's really funny. It's a shame this wasn't a better vehicle for Chan's talents, because he really shines in it.
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Summary: Battle Creek Brawl (1980)
Review: Jackie plays an immegrent who goes to the U.S.A. to help protect his grandfather's restaurant. When the local gangsters kidnap Jackie's sister-in-law Jackie's forced to enter a fighting tournament to win her back.
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