Writer: Edward Tang
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Armour Of God
Feb 18, 2015The last twenty minutes alone are worth anyone’s money, as you will undoubtedly rewind in order to be repeatedly amazed by one of the greatest physical performers of any generation.
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Armour Of God II: Operation Condor
Feb 18, 2015For anyone new to Jackie Chan, ‘Armour Of God II: Operation Condor’ is a must-see film that shows how incredible the Hong Kong superstar was in his prime.
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Chinese Zodiac
Feb 28, 2015‘Chinese Zodiac’ gives Jackie Chan fans (including me), who had been awaiting its arrival especially eagerly, very little to get excited about.
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Dragon Lord
Mar 8, 2015Chan tries to introduce the new quick-cut style of action alongside a significant measure of pure entertainment and humour.
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Drunken Master II
Mar 9, 2015This is truly a masterpiece of the genre with Chan, who was approaching his 40th birthday at the time, on astounding form.
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Magnificent Butcher
Apr 19, 2015This film could be recommended alone for it’s exceptional fight action, but as you’d expect from this cast there’s much more on offer.
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Miracles
Apr 24, 2015Jackie openly admits that this film was intended to answer the critics who saw him as just an action star/director. What an answer it proved to be!
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Mr. Nice Guy
May 1, 2015The action and the winning persona of the lead are reasons to give this four stars, but the obvious deficiencies means it’s only a three.
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Naughty Boys
May 3, 2015‘Naughty Boys’ should only be viewed for one reason – the action. All other aspects of the film fall flat on their face.
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Police Story
May 12, 2015‘Police Story’ is one of the finest examples of 80’s Hong Kong cinema, with so many amazing elements that make it a joy to behold.
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Police Story 2
May 12, 2015Despite its finale, ‘Police Story 2’ is worthy edition to any JC collection, and another example of how Hollywood action is made to look pathetic in comparison.
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Police Story 3: Supercop
May 12, 2015This is another great slice of entertainment JC style, and was one of his best performances before his physical shape noticeably began to deteriorate in the mid-90’s.
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Project A
May 16, 2015Using the conventions of the 30’s Hollywood swashbucklers mixed with his insane stunts and sublime fight action, Chan produced one of his best ever films.
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Project A Part II
May 16, 2015It was impossible to match the original classic, but Chan pulled out all of the stops to make sure he gave it his best.
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Rumble In The Bronx
May 19, 2015The action is far superior to that of any American made film on ten times the budget, and shows Chan at his best shortly after the excellent ‘Drunken Master 2’.
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The Protector
May 16, 2015The Hong Kong version features watchable new action that is worth tracking down for Chan purists, but as a whole, the film remains on Chan’s ‘avoid list’.
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The Young Master
Jun 30, 2015Possibly not as well structured or action packed as ‘Drunken Master’, but still an impressive note in both Biao’s and Jackie’s filmography making it an essential purchase for fans of old school kung fu.
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Two Toothless Tigers
Jun 19, 2015Sammo completists or very forgiving genre fans may want to exert the effort to find this relatively rare film, but even they will come away disappointed.
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Wheels On Meals
Jun 26, 2015Jackie has never looked better in a one-on-one fight, and while the story is barely memorable, it is still another excellent addition to Hung’s filmmaking resume.