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Summary: Great for an American Jackie Chan Production!
Review: True, I can say without hisitation that my favorite Jackie Chan films (Operation Condor, Who Am I, Project A, Police Story II) were under his Hong Kong contract, and not the one in the US. Why? It's because they have the awesome action that I have come to love about Jackie, mixed in with the charm. If you compare the action scenes in Rush Hour to Legend of the Drunken Master, you'll know what I'm talking about. It's all about the action and the charm.So yes, it is tragic that like Rush Hour, the action is kept simple and in small amount with very few stunts. However, that is because it would cost a lot more to make the action scenes with thirty guys because of the Hollywood union. Still, Jackie Chan still charms us, and makes us laugh as much as ever. He here plays like an American actor, playing in a duet rather than center spotlight. It's actually funny that Jackie is a better actor than most American stars. However, Owen Wilson, the co-star, isn't an example of a weak American star, and you won't see what I mean unless you see some Leonardo Dicaprio. Still, I like the character as much as the action, and when one fails, the other can still deliver a good movie. This movie luckily focuses more on character development than in any other Jackie Chan movie, and the scene in which Jackie Chan finally raises to his feet, standing up agaist his Chinese owners, is a nice dramatic scene. So yes, the nice amount of drama and the large amount of charm make up for the lack of action nicely, and then you don't even have to remind yourself that Hollywood has an excuse for the lack of action. Trust me, it's nice.
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Summary: Jackie Chan is the best once again!
Review: When I heard that this film was being made I thought that it would never work. An eastern/western? No way. Well, not only does the story line play out well but Chan & Wilson work together very well in this buddy picture. The DVD will not disapoint anyone! The extra footage is great. The stunts in this film are top notch and Lucy Lui is a sight for sore eyes. Pick this one up. This Chan film is one of his best and one of my favorites.
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Summary: Good ol' entertainment
Review: I'm glad there are foreign film stars, since everyone in America seems to be obsessed with trying to be an imitation of some old star or making some very strange, unsettling new image for themself. Jackie Chan is in great form, both in his stunts and his humor. Owen Wilson's Roy is the perfect compliment to Jackie's initial uptight character. This is good, classic film making that doesn't give a famous name a bad script, nor does it rely on offending humor. This movie should appeal to almost anyone!
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Summary: Action, Comedy, Adventure all in One
Review: Action, comedy and adventure all in one! Could anyone ask for more in a Western? Does anybody out there remember a film called "The Stranger and the Gunfighter" which featured Lee Van Cleef several years back? "Shanghai Noon" owes a lot to that film. However, "Shanghai Noon" did it much better! "The Stranger and the Gunfighter" suffered from poor direction, otherwise I think it would have earned cult status. If you enjoyed "Shanghai Noon" check "The Stranger and the Gunfighter" you may just be surprised.
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Summary: There is a scene in this movie
Review: Which nicely sums up the state of movies in the year 2000. Jackie Chan & Owen Wilson are in jail. Chan suggest that, to escape, he should pretend to be sick, Wilson lures the guard inside the cell, then knocks him unconscious. Wilson resonds with "Does that still work in China? 'Cause around here it's kinda' been done to death." A statement which could have been applied to many of this movie's summer competition, but not Shanghai Noon itself. Why this movie didn't beat out Mission Impossible 2 is anyone's guess. What it lacks in an admittedly slender plot it makes up for in seeing the interaction between the laid back Owen Wilson & the stoic Jackie Chan. Wilson's casual, leasurely style and Southern drawl makes a very funny counterpoint to Jackie Chan's action sequences & proves to be more effective in combination than when Chan teamed up with irritating Chris Tucker in Rush Hour. I understand they are working on a sequel to that film. I would much rather see a Shanghai Noon 2.
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Summary: Funny and Thrilling!
Review: Shanghai Noon is not one of the most spectacular action movies of Jackie Chen, but sure is one of the funniest. Definitely worth seeing! Despite of the fewer fighting scenes, Jackie Chen makes sure that you find every fight exciting, funny and real. (Of course! It's what Chen famous for!) He also added more diverse and cross-cultural jokes in, which he started doing since Rush Hour, make the movie funnier and more colorful. Jackie Chen has a great cast team. I can't think of anyone else could be better than Owen Wilson as the western partner of Jackie Chen. Even the minor roles were well chosen, such as other Imperial guards and the Indians. None of them makes any of the fighting seems fake. The princess, on the other hand, could have been played better by someone else. Lucy Liu is a good actress, but not a perfect candidate for this movie. She was not funny enough and she speaks as if she is reading a script. But this didn't effect the rating of the movie. Over all, It's still a 5-star movie! If you like Shanghai Noon, I would also recommend Once Upon China and America (with Jet Li), which is an earlier version of Shanghai Noon. It's more serious (but still have some jocks) and has a different fighting style - you would know what I mean if you are a Jet Li fan!
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Summary: So so....
Review: I had heard alot of great things about this movie before my wife and I rented it; however, I was really disappointed. Some of the jokes are funny and the action scenes are well choreographed, but all in all the story is lacking and the plight of the characters is nonsensical. If you're a Jackie Chan fan, then I'm sure you will enjoy the action. Rather disappointed, Darin
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Summary: Afternoon Delight!
Review: Western fans not familiar with Jackie Chan's work are in for a real treat. This film has all the usual elements of your typical western - the train robbery, bad guys turning on each other, saloon fights, shootouts etc.- but there is so much more. Along with the incredible Jackie Chan stunts, there are a number of scenes that are low key by comparison yet still a real joy (and laugh) to watch. Jackie Chan's experience with smoking the peace pipe with his future father-in-law, and Jackie's tub scene with Owen Wilson will test your ability to control your bladder. And just in case the viewer doesn't catch the parallels with Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, they even throw in a parody of the climactic shootout in Bolivia. The chemistry between Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson is apparent - they play off each other very well, and both characters realize at a gut level that they need each other to survive the rigors of the wild west. For Jackie Chan it's a culture thing,whereas Owen Wilson seems to be a modern day New Ager not making sense of what is happening in his life, and still trying to find his niche. This film is a real delight if you have the right mindset from the start - not a film to be taken seriously - just be ready to laugh.....a lot!
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Summary: Good funny and plenty of Action
Review: Shanghai Noon is really funny. It has good action and isn't like many other kind of movies. Cool and interesting. I think Shanghai Noon was pretty much as good as Rush Hour. I think Jackie Chan can be really funny as well. Shanghai Noon on DVD also includes many special features like Director's commentry and behind-the-scenes. Also the a music video by Uncle Cracker. Shanghai Noon will make you laugh and laugh. Good sound but not the best picture.
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Summary: An excellent Jackie Chan showcase
Review: Since 1962, Jackie Chan has appeared in over 70 films in China, but until recently, he was virtually unknown to most U.S. audiences. He has always been well known among those who enjoy martial arts and he is famous in those circles as the daredevil actor who does all his own stunts, some of which have been wildly dangerous. However, Chan has always transcended his martial arts confinements, because besides being a talented martial arts athlete and stuntman, he is also an excellent comedian. He is a master of physical comedy who has often been compared with Buster Keaton, whom he idolizes. Now that he is learning to speak English, he is sure to become a big hit in the states. "Shanghai Noon" along with his smash hit "Rush Hour" (grossing $141 Million at the box office) have marked a turning point in his career. The emphasis in both films is on Jackie Chan the comedian rather than Jackie Chan the stuntman and karate expert. Sure, there are numerous scenes where he frenetically subdues a dozen or so thugs while climbing up walls and somersaulting through the air, but these action scenes are far sparser and less spectacular than in his Chinese films. "Shanghai Noon" didn't do as well at the box office as "Rush Hour" (still a respectable $55 Million), but it was actually the better film. Chan is clearly the star in this film whereas he was overshadowed by Chris Tucker's outrageousness in "Rush Hour". Despite its insubstantial story, a sendup of American Westerns with a side order of Chinese, this film is a good showcase for Chan's broad range of talents, especially his physical comedy. Owen Wilson adds a wry note to the film by creating a bank robber that is as out of place in the American West as an Asian cowboy. Wilson plays his part like a California surfer who has recently completed a set of Tony Robbins tapes. He is so incongruous with his surroundings that almost everything he does is funny. Though not a superlative film, "Shanghai Noon" is entertaining and funny and worth seeing for light comedic entertainment. I rated it a 7/10. It continues to establish Jackie Chan as a comedic force to be reckoned with, and from whom we are likely to get much great entertainment in the future.
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