Shinjuku Incident

[econdor]

So what do we think a giant leap for Mr Chan, a step in the right direction ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=na_IJU_iZhg

[Phil]

The review on Twitch today wasn't exactly glowing but it looks like it might be worth a watch. I do think its wise for Chan to try and shift away from action but I'm not sure his acting skills are up to the challenge of full-blown dramas

[Drunken Master]

It may come down to the director taking control and not letting him over act his socks off. Jackie has done broad comedic stuff for so long now it may be a habit hard too hard for him to break. His "dramatic" scenes in "New Police Story" were far from convincing.

[ASaroch]

I'd judge his dramatic ability on 'Crime Story' where he was superb. I think he's always had the ability to handle dramatic scenes, but really needs a strong director to keep his performances the right side of melodramatic.

[martin]

His "dramatic" scenes in "New Police Story" were far from convincing.

I actually thought he was a really convincing alcoholic. Wait, no, that was when he jumped on stage at that concert three years ago slightly worse for wear... NPS was a no-show compared to Crime Story which was pretty good all round, although sometimes I think Jackies idea of 'serious' acting is to just put that miserable looking face on. The Twitch review doesn't make it sound like a 'must see' although I'm not sure the person writing the review has even seen Crime Story as it doesn't get a mention but it's surely the closest thing Jackie has done to this. Still, from the trailer alone I reckon the Shinjuku Incident looks well worth having a gander...

[econdor]

Yeah, much like everyone I am dismayed at JC's recent films, I think this he deserves a bit of respect for trying to do something different, hell at least give the guy a chance, if not then for the sake of all that is good, get the Dragons togther for one more film, Yuen, Sammo, Jackie PLEASE!

[Drunken Master]

^ That would be nice....before it gets too late!

[Charlie Parker]

anyone seen this?

[Charlie Parker]

ordered this on dvd

[econdor]

Ive ordered this and review will be coming soon.