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Summary: Hilarious and great fun
Review: Shanghai Noon is the latest Jackie Chan flick where East meets West. Jackie Chan plays a loyal servant that goes over to America to rescue the princess. However, there are many obstacles in the way including Native Americans, Cowboys and other bad dudes. Of course, since Jackie Chan is in it you are sure to see some brilliant and hilarious fight scenes which are excellently choreographed. His partner (the Robert Redford lookalike) also contributes to the comedy and makes this an overall brilliant product that is worth purchasing. Don't forget the outtakes as well which are just as funny. Another bonus is that it isn't dubbed which makes it far better than other Jackie Chan flicks where there is awful dubbing that detracts from the overall enjoyment of the film.
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Summary: Lame excuse for a movie!
Review: Sorry! But I remember having seen this movie in the theater and was bored, bored, bored. Jackie is cutting way down on his action scenes probably due to age. Instead he's now trying more for the comical effect. Unfortunately the script lacks any comical punch. Lots of filler but little else. Owen Wilson is not up to the task either. At least Chris Tucker was funny in Rush Hour but Owen keeps sounding like a "surfer dude".
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Summary: Another Jackie Chan gem
Review: Shanghai Noon will definitely keep you entertained from start to finish. This film was a wise follow-up to the smash hit Rush Hour from 1998. Great fighting choreography and plenty of laughs. Order it now!
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Summary: I was surprised!
Review: I have to admit that I was skeptical about this film when it first came out. I am not really a big Jackie Chan fan, and the commercials looked especially silly with him in his imperial guard gear. The scenes with the Native Americans also looked a little suspect.After actually seeing the movie though, I have to say that this was my definite favorite out of the six or seven movies which I saw in the theater this summer. It was very very well written and very funny. I heard quite a few people in the theater saying that they thought it was an even better movie than Rush Hour, and I personally agree. I'd also like to say that my suspicions regarding its cheezy costumes and possible bias against Native Americans were unfounded. Excellent job all around. - Chris
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Summary: Western ripoff of Rush Hour
Review: This movie is basically a western setting of Jackie Chans last comedy Rush Hour, and it isn't nearly as funny. The jokes are lame, and Owen Wilson's constant whining voice gets extremely annoying. Sure, it has a couple moment in the film in which I laughed out loud, but as a whole I really didn't like this movie. I don't recommend buying this dvd, even with some of the nice extras included. I would suggest to rent this first, because its usually a hit or a total miss with most of the people who I have talked to.
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Summary: shanghai kid
Review: The best peice of chan work in U.S.A. A lot beter than the average rush hour because chan had more control. Good laughs no bad action. Remember jackie chan stuff in Hong Kong is giving more time and control so come on hollywood let Jackie chan have real control of his action scenes. Good movie though. That boy wilson was not bad either. Cheers jackie chans biggest fan jocky chan fae Scotland.
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Summary: Jackie chan goes western for the first time
Review: Anyone who has not seen this movie yet, I have four words for you! GO SEE IT NOW! To put it in a nutshell it's simple, predictable and probably most things have all been done before. BUT! You ain't never seen it done before like this. Jackie Chan is fenomenal with a couple of great one-liners some arse-kickin' stuntwork and some sriously funny "takin'the piss out of myself scenes". Owen Wilson delivers some absolutely fabulous ("you have to know your westerns") jokes. And the chemistry of the couple is rarely seen in a buddy-buddy movie. Trust me on this one, just go see it and enjoy. Also don't forget to watch the hilariously funny out-takes.
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Summary: Chan And Wilson Conquer The Old West
Review: East meets West for laughs and plenty of action in director Tom Dey's "Shanghai Noon," starring Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson. In 1881 China, Royal Princess Pei Pei (Lucy Liu) is smuggled out of the Forbidden City and taken to Carson City, Nevada, where she is held for a one hundred thousand dollar ransom in gold. The Emperor promptly dispatches his top three Imperial Guards, an interpreter (Henry O), and the interpreter's nephew, Chon Wang (Chan), to deliver the gold and bring the Princess safely back to China. During a botched train robbery in Nevada, the interpreter is killed, and Chon Wang sets out to find the man responsible; but first he must discharge his duty to the Emperor, by finding Carson City and the Princess. Along the way he meets up with a left-handed gunslinger named Roy O'Bannon (Wilson), who was the leader of the gang that tried to rob the train. The cowboy who killed his uncle, a man named Wallace (Walt Goggins), Wang learns, was a new guy to the gang; Roy didn't know him, and nobody, of course, was to supposed to get hurt. Once that issue is resolved, it's shades of Butch and Sundance as Wang and Roy team up to rescue the Princess (and the gold). Dey alternates the action and laughs, often combining the two, and keeps it all moving along at a good, even pace. The likable Chan puts plenty of spirit into Wang, and the fight scenes are spectacular; well choreographed and orchestrated. He also proves himself adept on the comedy front, at times infusing a bit of Stan Laurel in his expression. The charismatic Wilson also shines as Roy, with a subtle, straight-forward delivery that is right on the mark. There's a chemistry between the two that works splendidly, and their timing is perfect. And they play it with a contemporary attitude that fuels the off-beat ambience; at times, it's like a Newman and Redford in the Twilight Zone. Liu, as well, gives a notable performance, lending a Royal mien to her Princess Pei Pei. There's a number of memorable scenes here, including one in which Wang encounters the Sioux (and we can only guess what's really in that peace-pipe); and another, early in the film, that finds Roy buried up to his neck and left to die in the desert, only to be found by Wang, who puts two chopsticks in Roy's mouth and tells him to start digging. The comedy plays well throughout the film, managing real laughs without resorting to slapstick or sight gags. Also worthy of mention is that the opening scene was filmed in China, in the Forbidden City. The excellent supporting cast includes Jason Connery (Andrews), Brandon Merrill (Indian wife), Roger Yuan (Lo Fong), Xander Berkeley (Van Cleef) and Russell Badger (Sioux Chief). "Shanghai Noon" is, above all, a fun movie; a light-hearted and often hilarious spin on the old west, forever changed (historically and cinematically), now that Wang and O'Bannon have happened onto the scene. This is one pair of cowboys you're going to remember, and this is one funny movie you're going to want to see more than once. And that's a promise, Pardner.
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Summary: Mainstream Jackie = great movie
Review: Okay, in a nutshell: lots of laughs, great character chemistry, simple and easy to follow plot, luscious (Canadian) scenery, storming music score by Randy Edelman, a horse that thinks it's a bloke, a small part for Jason Connery (looking more and more like his dad) and the most important bit - lots of Jackie Chan set pieces. Antlers, horseshoes, even his hair - simply fantastic. Owen Wilson was born to be a cowboy with that voice, and the film yips along without you realising it. Lucy Lui is the fantastic princess, and with lots of cowboys and 'Jewish' injuns about its about as funny and enjoyable a film as we'll get for the rest of this year. Watch out for the hilarious "Chinese drinking game" in the bath(s) scene and the "piss shirt not break" jailbreak. Do yourself a favour and see it - if only for the outtakes on the end! And with this film YOU DON'T HAVE TO PUT UP WITH APPALLING DUBBING! Rumours of a sequel? Bring it on!
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Summary: Jackie Chan Does It Again
Review: Once again, Jackie Chan does it again. This movie is one of the best Jackie Chan movies I've ever seen. I espscially enjoyed how they showed more of the Chinese weapons and how they use them. The scene with the horse shoe was amazing. Any Jackie Chan fan will enjoy this film. I plan to get it as soon as it comes out DVD, VHS, and VCD. This movie is a must see.
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