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Summary: Action sequences trump weak script
Review: Jackie Chan's movies always seem to pose the same question for me -- do the exhilaratingly well-choreographed action sequences and Chan's uncanny athleticism make up for the constantly weak scripts? In this case, the answer is a grudging yes. Owen Wilson's hilarious portrayal of the ineffectual cowboy who shows the newly arrived Chan the ropes is responsible for nudging the film over the top for me. But if Jackie Chan was a rock musician, I would still be tempted to wait for the Greatest Hits box set.
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Summary: One that I love to rewatch
Review: I loved this movie. It's classic Chan - very well done.
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Summary: Notice to all critics!!!
Review: This movie is an excellent Jackie Chan film, with owen wilson to lend a hand in the comic relief department. Jackie chan is a brilliant asian actor/director/writer/stuntman/e.t.c... He has over 50 films to his credit... As of late Jackie's movies have moved into the U.S. marketplace with a vengence...This movie is very typical of the new genre. Understand that the differences in filming a U.S. film, and an Asian film are relevant to anyone's review of this film. It's easy to sit back and critic this film for it's lack of all the martial arts, and stunt sequences that we've become accustomed to in a "Jackie Chan" movie. However, realize that in America Jackie has to film within certain rules and guidelines that aren't present in Asia. There are no nets, ropes, harnesses, standins, bluescreens, computer effect,e.t.c. in Asian filmaking(especially in any Jackie Chan movie) To pull off these films, Jackie has to really do it. He "IS" the special effect. In America, they do not allow him to film in this manner. Safety regulations and such. So you will not be seeing alot of the harrowing stunts you are accustomed to in this film. I thought the movie was a success, it was a comedy, and it did give me quite a laugh. We should all remember, it is easy to sit back and critic those who entertain us. But we forget the main objective-"To be Entertained- And I was, I love this film, I hope Jackie keeps on entertaining me as he has for 20+ years now. *Also, anyone who will ever critisize jackie's incredible stunts, or martial arts skills..."Ask yourself, could I do that?" -I did't think so!!!!- *Bravo Jackie,Bravo!!!!*
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Summary: Cute, Really Cute....
Review: Ahh, Does anyone other than me remember the first time you sat in front of the Television and saw when Jackie Chan first truly appeared in "Rumble in the Bronx"? I mean any single movie that has Jackie Chan in it does not need a plot. It has enough people getting their butts whooped and Jackie Chans lighthearted humor that he "is" any movie that he is in. The movie is Jackie Chan in the old west. Need I really say more. See the movie. Enjoy the movie.
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Summary: This isn't a kids movie
Review: So why is it in the 'kids store'? Anyway, It's as good as comedies come with some deeper themes. Owen Wilson plays a cowboy who helps Jackie Chan fit in out west. Everyone who has seen this movie that I know likes Chan the best, but I thought Owen Wilson was funnier. This would be an okay family movie because sexual inuendos aren't thrown in every five minutes.
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Summary: Great Movie!
Review: As has been said, this is the best so far of Jackie's US movies. I love the character portrayals of Jackie as Chon and Owen Wilson as Roy. They play off each other beautifully. Action-wise it will probably disappoint die hard Jackie fan(atic)s (who may not care that Jackie IS 47 and is perhaps investigating other ways of making action movies which DON'T involve dangerous stunts - after all, he has escaped death a number of times - he can't keep on being lucky forever!) If you approach this movie with this in mind and also realising it is a parody of all the best-loved western cliches - more a comedy than an action kung fu flick - then you will really enjoy it. If you like this movie, then you will probably like his just-released DVD "Accidental Spy", which in a surprise switch shows a more sombre side of JC. Again, a good story line, a reasonable amount of action, but not many stunts. Anyway, "Shanghai Noon" DVD is a great buy with LOTS of bonus material, including deleted scenes. Buy and enjoy!!
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Summary: Best Jackie Chan US Production Yet
Review: Shanghai Noon is by far the best Jackie Chan movie made in the US. It is much more enjoyable than the over-rated Rush Hour. For me a large part of that is because I find Owen Wilson to be much more entertaining and amiable than the grating human cartoon, Chris Tucker. But even more than Tucker, the fight scenes are much closer to his Hong Kong films. Close but still not quite there. The action has all of Jackie's trademark acrobatics and fast editing. It seems to be slowed down a bit from Rumble In The Bronx, Supercop or any of his other HK films though.There is a great deal of chemistry between Jackie and Owen and a lot of that has to do with Jackie's Mr Nice Guy persona. You can't help but feel he's everybody's friend. The relationship of the two characters reminded me a lot of the Robert DeNiro/Charles Grodin relationship in Midnight Run. Owen Wilson is the footloose rouge trying to get the stiff uptight Chan to relax and take life as it comes. This is a fun buddy film that I would highly recommend.
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Summary: Not the best, but still good
Review: I didn't like this Jackie Chan movie as much as I did his others. I found the fighting sequences much too short and not as thrilling. Chong, played by Jackie, accidently gets a wife, but she seemed to only be added to get Chong and Roy, (Owen Wilson) out of trouble at the last minute.However, I loved Owen Wislon's character, Roy, and he was great as Jackie's co-star. The comedy scenes were comical, espcially in the Indian village. The plot was fairly good, but seemed to stop at some points. I got the feeling that Jackie just got the urge to do a western, and apart from the short fight scenes, an Indian wife that's only good for last minute rescues, and a couple other small things, Jackie did it surprising well.This was a good western comedy with great characters and acting, and although it doesn't seem to be up to Jackie's usual standards, I believe it's definatly worth seeing.
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Summary: Great
Review: Some good fights and some very funny comedy, although once watched a few times begins to wear a little thin. Generally a good movie.
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Summary: Laughed out loud
Review: Laughing is so good for the soul. That is why I'm so thrilled when I can find a movie that really makes me laugh out loud like this one did. No, the plot wasn't complex, I didn't expect to be. But the action was well orchestrated and it was FUNNY.
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