Being both Asian and Chinese I can't say I'm proud, with the slew of bad and cheap movies coming out of Hong Kong lately, I prepared myself to be disappointed by this one. I wasn't. Not that this is anywhere near being a good film. But if you're into Jackie Chan (Both his old and newer movies), and are looking for a fantasy adventure, you're in for a treat. While the script and scenes are cheesy and corny at best, and the special FX badly done, you can't compare it to Hollywood movies due to Hong Kong's "low-budget trying to reap big profits" way of doing things.
But this is indeed one of the better films this year. Great Jackie Chan-style fighting and comedy sequences, hot Asian chicks, and a brief take at ancient Chinese history is what this movie offers. I'd give it a 5, but plus 2 points for Hong Kong taking an extra step on this one.
But this is indeed one of the better films this year. Great Jackie Chan-style fighting and comedy sequences, hot Asian chicks, and a brief take at ancient Chinese history is what this movie offers. I'd give it a 5, but plus 2 points for Hong Kong taking an extra step on this one.