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Summary: GOOD EMOTIONAL MOVIE FROM JACKIE CHAN
Review: I SAW THIS MOVIE IN INDIA DUBBED IN ENGLISH AS "FIRST MISSION" WAY BACK IN 1988.THIS MOVIE WAS MADE IN 1985. ITS THE STORY OF JACKIE AND HIS MENTALLY RETARTED BROTHER PLAYED BRILLIANTLY BY SAMMO HUNG. THOUGH THE MOVIE DOES NOT BOAST OF GREAT STUNTS BUT CAN REALLY BOAST OF GOOD PERFORMANCES BY BOTH THE LEAD STARS. I RECOMMEND THIS MOVIE TO ALL JACKIE CHAN FANS FOR HIS ACTING PROWESS.R.K. JAWAHAR
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Summary: Can we say "bleh?"
Review: I think Jackie Chan is an amazing actor. I think Sammo Hung is really great as well. But the dramatic roles? I don't think they pan out as well for either of them. I think this movie is pretty good, but I could barely watch some of the parts because it was turning too mushy... too "chick-flick"ish. I like the action, like the comedy, but the dramatic sign of it is too much. Sorry, Jacki, sorry Sammo, better luck next time. :) My suggestion: get this if you want to see Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung's mushy sides.
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Summary: Touching and sad...
Review: I thought that Sammo and Jackie were great! Jackie can act and Sammo is great as the mentally retarded brother. It really hit close to home for me in the sequences with the teacher and the scene where he has it out with his brother... I cried when I saw it on TV.. The DVD has more depth to it. Too bad there isn't an english version of the song for the American audience.. Chan and Sammo's best... It should be seen by all.. I am disabled too so It really hit home...
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Summary: Touching
Review: I watched this as "The First Mission" too. I was pleasantly surprised as the acting skills of Jackie Chan & Sammo Hung was broght to the fore. This is more of an emotional drama than the regular Jackie Chan action flicks. However there's still enough fight scenes for the martial arts fan.
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Summary: Close,but no cigar
Review: Jackie and his friend Sammo Hung try to tackle a serious subject,and fall short.The story is touching,but I hate to say this the acting is over done.This could have been a much better movie if Jackie and Samo didn't try so hard.The story is about a young man(Chan) who has the responsability of taking care of his mentally challenged brother(Hung)it is endearing and touched on all of the difficult issues that would arise in such a situation,unfortunatly the dramatics are just way over the top and,I hate to say this,make Chan and Hung look pretty bad when it comes to being dramatic actors.Not bad for a one evening rental just out of curiosity,but nothing I would buy for my library.Check out "Who Am I"or "First Strike" and you will be much happier.Chan fans will be dissapointed.Nice try guys,but no cigar!
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Summary: Another side of two Hong Kong legends
Review: Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung completely re-invented the Hong Kong action movie in the 1970's and 1980's, and Jackie especially was the undisputed king of the HK box office. Heart Of The Dragon was a brave step for them, a movie that largely eschews action and focuses on drama. I guess they wanted to prove that there was more to them than best-in-the-world action direction, and here they prove it beyond doubt. The dramatic performances of both are excellent, and Sammo's direction is wonderful. It's a really moving story, very well told. Obviously they knew that the fans out there expected action though, so the movie has a few small fights and then a largely unnecessary but brilliantly filmed action finale that lasts a good 20 minutes. The movie would probably have been just as good without it, but one cannot complain about a 20 minute action scene when such masters of the art were behind it. Even if the action is all you care about, the quality of the finale here is so good you will not want to miss this movie.
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Summary: Another side of two Hong Kong legends
Review: Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung completely re-invented the Hong Kong action movie in the 1970's and 1980's, and Jackie especially was the undisputed king of the HK box office. Heart Of The Dragon was a brave step for them, a movie that largely eschews action and focuses on drama. I guess they wanted to prove that there was more to them than best-in-the-world action direction, and here they prove it beyond doubt. The dramatic performances of both are excellent, and Sammo's direction is wonderful. It's a really moving story, very well told. Obviously they knew that the fans out there expected action though, so the movie has a few small fights and then a largely unnecessary but brilliantly filmed action finale that lasts a good 20 minutes. The movie would probably have been just as good without it, but one cannot complain about a 20 minute action scene when such masters of the art were behind it. Even if the action is all you care about, the quality of the finale here is so good you will not want to miss this movie.
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Summary: The original "Rainman," Hong Kong Style
Review: Most American filmgoers probably have noticed the Hong Kong influence in recent action pictures. But did you know that the 1988 winner for Best Picture at the Oscars, "Rainman" was basically a remake of a film by Sammo Hung and Jackie Chan! Yes, it's true, Sammo and Jackie did a drama! Sure, it has some fight scenes but also has Sammo and Jackie's best acting (yes, Jackie Chan can act) I suggest for those of you who just discovered these guys from the success of "Rush Hour" and "Martial Law," check this movie out, you will be plesantly surprised.
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Summary: The original "Rainman," Hong Kong Style
Review: Most American filmgoers probably have noticed the Hong Kong influence in recent action pictures. But did you know that the 1988 winner for Best Picture at the Oscars, "Rainman" was basically a remake of a film by Sammo Hung and Jackie Chan! Yes, it's true, Sammo and Jackie did a drama! Sure, it has some fight scenes but also has Sammo and Jackie's best acting (yes, Jackie Chan can act) I suggest for those of you who just discovered these guys from the success of "Rush Hour" and "Martial Law," check this movie out, you will be plesantly surprised.
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Summary: This movie rules!
Review: Samo Hung was amazing in this movie. He made the show. I realy recomend this one. There is just enough fighting to keep the exitement, but I liked the drama. The only think that would have made this movie better would have been letting Samo use more of his martial arts skills and less of his rear end!
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