1 comments about Jackie Chan's Police Story.

1. Awesome movie crappy DVD. Looks worse than the vhs tape I have. You can't turn the subtitles off so you have english and korean or whatever it is on the screen at the same time. Also the dvd pixalates (breaks-up) quite often, not even worth a $ 1 do not buy or you will be very dissapointed. Hopefully someone will realize that this movie was released with an english soundtrack and re-release it properly along with The Big Brawl. DO NOT BUY!!!!!
   
   Well they re-released this awesome movie and it looks great BUT they changed the dubbed voices so now everyone sounds different including Jackie they also changed some of the dialogue not quite what I wanted but hey I guess it's out right.

5 comments about The Tuxedo.

1. Surprisingly good effort of mixing secret
   agents, fung fu and comedy together with
   very good results. Look for bad guy from
   'The Patriot' in here as well as foil.
   Hewitt sure has grown up! Wow! No more
   too 'cute girl next door', like in Party
   of Five!



2. Quirky, funny and light-hearted! Jackie Chan has wonderful humor in this movie where he plays a chauffer who turns into a secret agent to help catch the bad guy while his boss is in the hospital! Lots of funny high tech gadgets are used in this movie, kind of like the ones you'd expect in a 007 movie!
   
   The drawbacks in this movies is the annoying character Jennifer Love Hewitt plays..... part of the interactions she has with Jackie Chan's character are funny and the other parts are not.
   
   The villian and how he plans to conquer the world is very hokey and phony! Plus how Chan's and Hewitt's characters attempt to capture the villian is a little silly.
   
   Otherwise you have a great movie!



3. It's one of the bad movies starring Jackie Chan. It's not funny. The fighting scenes are below par compared to other films of Jackie.



4. Jackie Chan Movies have a certain flair but usually are only fair movies but this one is a terrific movie with a good plot and Jennifer Love Hewitt plays a great sidekick for Chan. Lots of humor and nifty action gets rolling in this film .Chan becomes a super hero in the Tuxedo and watching him use it is hilarious . Don't walk and instead run and get this one for a lot of fun maybe on a Saturday night.



5. When you are in the mood for a silly movie, this is it! Jackie Chan always manages to make fun out of every situation. Do not take it serious. It is not an action thriller, or a serious movie, It is a fun movie, just go for the ride!

5 comments about The Medallion.

1. I really like most Jackie Chan movies, but nothing could redeem this stinker. The less said about the plot, the better. The dialogue was awful. And the action scenes aren't even very good. The most enjoyment I got out of this movie was sitting around afterwards drinking to forget and hoping that in our drunken stupors, the movie would magically make sense and be entertaining.



2. Before I began to bash this film, its not because it is just a gosh awful film, but in comparison to most Chan films this is possibly his weakest entry. Sure, he is getting a little older these days, but he can still put out films like New Police Story, I just don't understand. If he was aiming for a kids movie with Medallion, then he has succeeded. And if there was anything I did enjoy most from this film, it didn't necassarily come from Chan himself.
   
   Bascially, this really did seem like something made for kids. The idea of The Medallion did not appeal to me at all, and seemed rather corny and cheesy. It is about a young boy who holds the power of life and death in a medallion, which he is the chosen protector of. There wasn't much exploration throughout the film about the medallion. We get to see it used twice, bringing the Chan character back to life early on and again briefly for the villain. Other than that, this is basically a back and forth chase movie, as bad guys and good guys try to claim the boy and medallion.
   
   Most Chan movies have lots of chases - by foot, bicycle, car and who knows what. In Medallion, the action sequences and chases are kind of boring for a Chan film. Lots of wirework and digital graphics are used, which means hardly any real stunts from Jackie. There is a foot chase early on that lasts for several minutes where Chan walks across a row of bicycles and does some other nice things, but thats about it. As far as fights go, I was also dissapointed. Chan fights the bad guy (Jullian Sands) twice, but both scenes are laughably bad. There was no skill involved, as everyhting was digital and bad camera work.
   
   In addition to a weak story, the characters were quite uninteresting and there was little development between them. The humor you expect from Chan films is a different kind of humor, provided mostly by the Lee Evans character, who is Chan's partner. For awhile I thought his humor was kind of stupid, but eventually it should give some laughs, and ends up being about the only enjoybale thing out of this film.
   
   Don't expect anything serious, anything great, or any teriffic action. This is a lousy film that is worth watching once and probably it. I definetly see this designed more for kids. It was just too cheesy and poor for my taste. Jackie Chan fans will most likely be dissapointed.



3. I usually like Jackie Chan movies, clean, funny, action, good stuff. And this one had Claire Forlani, awesome, and then Lee Evans. I think the story line didn't fit the acts and was just too much for people to take in. Acting was okay, but there was just too much far fetched and unanswered questions to make this believible or interesting. Really, skip this movie, don't watch, don't buy!



4. It's one of the worst movies starring Jackie Chan. It's not funny. The fighting scenes are not great either.
   
   I regret watching this movie in the theatre.



5. Aside from other reviewers who apparently have it in for this movie, I actually rather enjoyed it. Granted, I agree that the dub was pretty so-so and a bit corny. But, well, it's a Jackie Chan movie! Were we really expecting Citizen Kane?
   
   I thought the action was good, and generally enjoyed it. Sure, the villain was a bit over-the-top, and the plot premise was a bit hard to believe (not entirely unlike the premise of The Golden Child, with Eddie Murphy), but then again, when is that ever NOT the case in a Jackie Chan movie?
   
   In all, I like the movie. Perhaps not as much as The Forbidden Kingdom. The Myth or the Rush Hour series. But, I figure it's another decent Jackie Chan movie. Happy to have it in the collection.

5 comments about Jackie Chan's Gorgeous (1999) (Dub Sub).

1. So I was pretty impressed with Gorgeous until the end came around. I enjoyed the non violence theme and could definitely get with the humor that I was being given. Odd, but still funny and enjoyable. Seeing Jackie in a non comedic role was very interesting. You won't find that very often. The first fight Jackie has with Brad Allen is certainly gorgeous but the finale is just pure crapola. I really wish they wouldn't have turned to the comedy and made Jackie into the stupid character he always plays. Shu Qi does a very good job in trying to make herself Jackie's love interest. Fun movie, could have been way better though.
   
   I was really looking forward to the Jackie commentary and while it was very informative, it was just an interview and he wasn't actually watching the movie with us, at least it seemed that way. The making of also gives you an more of an inside view of the film. You can tell that the cast and crew had one heck of a good time making this movie.



2. What a great little gem of a film,I'm a huge Jackie Chan fan.and this film is quite a rare feat,A Jackie Chan romance film,but of course it has plenty of that trademark Chan action and humor,but it has lots of heart too,quite rare for an action film,but it works quite well here!!!Contains BOTH Widescreen and Full Frame versions of the film,as well as the Original Cantonese and English dubbed soundtracks,as well as a cool half-hour "making-of" Documentary,so everyone will be happy!!! One of his great Hong Kong films,that was made after "Rush Hour" by the way,and it's just as good!!! "Gorgeous" delivers!!! Long live Jackie Chan!!! Five stars!!! A+



3. What a delightful 99 minutes! If you can come to Jackie Chan with an open mind, not expecting the same ol', same ol', then you will be see something new. Gorgeous, even.
   
   The story revolves around an old legend of the reuniting, after their deaths, of man and woman in the deep as dolpins. The story passes on to the female lead, Shu Qi as Bu, whose name means dolphin, making her a living legend. When her dolphin friend Abu brings her a bottle with a message, she believes her destined love has sent for her. She leaves Taiwan for Hong Kong and (in that huge, giant city) finds the sender who is actually a handsome...gay man. They become fast friends.
   
   One thing leads to another and Bu saves C.N. Chan (Jackie Chan), who is a millionaire playboy. They are charmed by and with each other. A romance begins, not by today's standards when romance means meet, have sex, maybe get to know each other, then go separate ways. Their romance is truly charming and innocent, as in bygone days. When Jackie's character shows great respect and humility at the end, the viewer knows what the outcome is.
   
   Oh yes, the fight scenes. Apparently, martial arts fans come to this movie expecting more. The fight scenes also show restraint and respect and even laugh out loud humor. Frankly, I was reminded of the hilarious fight scenes of the first half of "Ong-Bak: Thai Warrior." How much slapstick humor could be incorporated into the sequences and for the fighting to show no blood or even breaks in skin? That is what the viewer gets here. The music behind the fighting is also different--a more playful sound, including Chinese drums.
   
   The best fights are between Jackie and an American, both respectful and considerate of each other. This type of fighting was pleasant to watch--seeing great talent and control to best each other without that wretched drive to kill and destroy. One reviewer indicated the use of wires and speeding the recording of the fighting. Is that done here?
   
   Even though I really enjoyed this film, I must state what I saw as a shortcoming. Jackie and his supposed school-time buddy are nowhere near the same age. Shu Qi is much too young to play his love interest. I was a bit embarrassed for him. Is Jackie, like the rest of us, having a hard time dealing with his age?
   
   Even so, the film has its gorgeous points: Bu's purity and self-confidence, the honesty of the fights, Jackie's change of heart, the wardrobes of the gay men, and, of course, the beauty of the dolphins and the legend surrounding them.



4. I actually buy the movie just to enjoy the action sequence between jackie chan and brad allen. The story is kinda boring.



5. GORGEOUS is a change of pace for Jackie Chan. Oh, this one still boasts your basically incredible martial arts sequences, but, really, this film marks Jackie Chan's foray into romantic comedy territory. And, despite that Jackie doesn't seem to have the acting range to pull off this type of leading man role, the other elements in this picture lift it into something I find quite entertaining.
   
   The plot revolves around a young starry-eyed village girl named Bu (Qi Shu), who finds a message in a bottle and flies to Hong Kong to meet the message's author. In Hong Kong Bu meets and falls for C.N. (Jackie Chan), a wealthy, lonely playboy businessman heading up a trash recycling empire. But as Bu and C.N. become close, their fledgling romance is interrupted by C.N.'s lifelong rival, who persists in sending his clumsy thugs after C.N.
   
   Whether you like GORGEOUS or not will hinge on how you feel about the lead actress, Qi Shu, as this film is as much a showcase for her as it is for Jackie Chan. My feeling on this is that Qi Shu wafts in like a breath of fresh air and is instantly captivating. There's an infectious exuberance about her, and a certain naturalness. I could watch her expressive face all day long. She definitely sets the mood of this film, which is mostly bright and whimsical and sweet. Wonderful actor Tony Leung also deserves his propers, as his gay fashion shutterbug provides a good share of the funnies (I couldn't help cracking up at his elevator scene with Jackie). In fact, some of the best moments happen when Leung and Qi Shu are playfully sharing the screen.
   
   Jackie Chan is never better than when he's performing his breathtaking stunts and acrobatics. Let's face it, dude's strength isn't in delivering lines. I'll say this, though, I've never seen Jackie so wistful and low-key than in this role, and he manages to tone down his usual mugging. Jackie has stated publicly that the character of C.N. is like him in many ways (both are clean-living, keep fit, like to wear white outfits, are environmentally aware). Sadly, though, this doesn't translate into an adept acting performance. As a romantic leading man, yeah, he's pretty wooden. Perhaps aware of this lack, Jackie makes sure that Qi Shu and Leung get plenty of camera time.
   
   Thankfully for Jackie, he does engage in several lighthearted scuffles (although not as many as we'd like). Jackie, as ever, is amazingly inventive and agile with his choreography. This time, he uses baseball bats, a boat, and a motorbike as supporting characters in his fight scenes. His opponent in two of these brawls is the tiny dynamo Bradley James Allan, who in real life happens to be the first ever non-Asian member of the Jackie Chan Stunt Team. In GORGEOUS, he plays martial artist "Allan," hired by C.N.'s rival to beat up C.N. and partly because his shorter stature would make C.N.'s defeat even more ignominious. As several persons have remarked, it's refreshing that Jackie and Allan's combat is marked with mutual respect and a spirit of competition. It reminds me a little of Return of the Dragon, of Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris's classic colosseum fight to the death. The only downside to Jackie and Allan's two otherwise excellent fights is that the camera was sped up in spots.
   
   Again, GORGEOUS isn't your typical Jackie Chan martial-arts action-comedy. It's more sedate in its pacing and, would you believe, more character driven. Some fans won't dig it, won't like the more contemplative Jackie Chan on screen and that it's not more action-oriented. But I like GORGEOUS a lot. Jackie Chan tried to change up his style, and, even if he wasn't completely successful, I'm still glad he had the guts to experiment and branch out. I say, check out this flick. You might even develop a craving for Chinese pot rice.

No comments about Police Story II.

5 comments about Rush Hour 2.

1. OK to let the kids sit in & watch with everyone
   Funniest of the 3 Rush Hours



2. I really love Rush Hour movies. Ever since I saw the first one, I was intrigued and decided to get the second one. Very nice movie, has some classic chases and fights! lots of action and fun! and there's no better way to enjoy than watching it in the great quality the DVD brings.



3. Brett Ratner really should have left Rush Hour a stand-alone show. Rush Hour 2 is pretty overblown and it's even annoying enough at times to make one visibly wince. The writers had Tucker go from funny & clever in the first one to downright annoying and obnoxious in this sequel. Some of the sequences were entertaining however, mainly the fight choreography, and the 2 high-powered women (Sanchez and Zhang) help make the movie more interesting, but overall the film falls flat on plot and buddy cop chemistry. 2 stars for introducing some new elements in the Rush Hour saga but failing to deliver in enjoyment value.



4. This was a stupid film. It is not funny, it is not entertaining, it is garbage. No wonder X-Men; The Last Stand was stupid.



5. This movie surpasses the first movie and has the perfect blend of action and comedy. A highly recommended buy that is re-watchable.

No comments about The Killer Meteors.

1 comments about Jackie Chan.

1. This was a good biography.It does not list all of Jackie's movies but it was entertaining.It's about 40 minutes long.It has many interviews with Jackie.I recevied this for free!My mom had a gift certificate of 130 dollars at borders.I highly recomend this to any JC fan.

3 comments about The Invincible Fighter/Jackie Chan's Crime Force.

1. THE INVINCIBLE FIGHTER: Jackie Chan was born Chan Yuen Long in 1954. At the age of 6, he was sent to train at the Chinese Opera School, where he stayed for over ten years. While still in his teens, Jackie got into the film business as a stuntman, and moved up the ladder until he became Asia's biggest superstar. For the first time, Jackie's story can be told, in a film that has been held exclusively in Asia until now! His greatest fights and action scenes reveal the physical genius that is Jackie Chan, as well as training sequences that mirror his real life ordeals at opera school. He's fast, he's furious, he's funny, he's Jackie Chan!
   CRIME FORCE: Brigitte Lin (Police Story) stars as Black Fox, a POW who escapes with six other female prisoners during WWII for the purpose of destroying an evil warlord's chemical weapons plant. Each of the seven amazons brings her own specialized brand of mayhem into the arena all of which are unleashed when they descend on the factory, where they are greeted by a deadly array of traps and fighters.



2. Jackie Chan's Invinvible Crime Force....
   
   One, Jackie Chan has a small and uncreditted bit in the film.
   
   Two, the "crime Force" isn't -- they're escaped POW's in a WWII story out to destroy a weapons plant...
   
   It's really Brigitte Lin and Sally Yeh's picture, and it's horribly dubbed, the transfer isn't any good, and the "score" is ripped from half a dozen other pictures -- I liked the wordless choir lift from Once Upon a Time In The West, myself....
   
   Bad enough that it's kind of entertaining.
   
   Originally titled "GOlden Queen's Amazons"
   
   Invincible Fighter is a video compilation of great moments from some of his early films.. fine, except that it's plainly been mastered badly from a VHS original, the image is panned and scanned and the burned in subtitles run off the edges fo the frame. This package would be overpriced at a dollar.



3. This DVD looks great but don't let it fool you. First of all, both shows were in Chinese. The DVD "Language" section says it is in English but it's not. There are English subtitles, but I like to watch a movie, not read it. "The Invincible Fighter" sounds like it is a documentary about the life of Jackie Chan. Instead it is clips from his early movies. The show "Jackie Chan's Crime Force" doesn't even have Jackie Chan in it. Well, maybe it does at the end... I kept it on for about an hour and when he didn't come on, and I got fed up with "reading" my movie, I turned it off. If you speak Chinese, and aren't a Jackie Chan fan, this DVD might just entertain you. But I doubt it.

5 comments about Jackie Chan's Second Strike.

1. This video is not worth buying as Jackie Chan is not in it! He is in the music video at the end and there is a small interview with him, thats all folks...... This video is a waste of time and money!!



2. This movie suck so bad i wish I had rent it before I bought it. OK first of all they put jackie on the front of the box knowing he is not in the movie that made me so mad. Second the movie had less fighting than any martial art movie i have ever seen about two fighting scene to be exact.WARNING: DO NOT PURCHASE ARE RENT THIS VIDEO IT SUCK IT'S THE WORST MARTAIL ART MOVIE.



3. If you love Jackie Chan movies then this one is certainly not for you. Jackie Chan is not even in the actual movie. Sure, in the beginning you see him doing some kind of interview but thats about it. The movie is great if you like sapy revenge stories but the false picture of Jackie on the cover is a false lead. I thought that it was a sequal to first strike but this was not what I had expected. So save your money and buy First Strike instead.



4. I bought this movie and watched it and all it had about Jackie Chan was a interview. I had it returned and got the ten times better movie Supercop. Don't be fooled.



5. The original title of this movie was Project S, made in the early nineties and starring Michelle Yeoh. Jackie Chan only has a small cameo as a drag queen ! Its clear that Jackie Chan fans are being exploited by video distributors and I for one find this kind of abuse offensive. If you would like any advice on other Jackie Chan movies then e-mail me at peterharrop@freenet.co.uk