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dvd was in perfect condition and the movie itself is great fun. Action , adventure, comedy. It's got it all!
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This non-stop, action packed movie catches the imagination with it's elegance from the very first moment it begins. Then it quickly becomes even more entertaining and fast paced without losing it's beauty. A full orchestra is featured on the soundtrack. It's music is incredibly inspiring, especially during one particular scene in which Chon Wang (Jackie Chan) stands on the mountain in awe of the vastness of the west. It is more than breathtaking. The humor, action and acting are very well balanced. Not any one performance is sub par. None of the characters are overplayed with the exception of Roy Obannon (Owen Wilson), but Obannon is portrayed like a teen boy in a man's body. The world is his oyster and his overconfidence is almost endearing. It's obvious that Owen Wilson intended the Roy Obannon character to be a little over-the-top. Wilson's Obannon and Chang's character develop somewhat of a friendship and the two have one wild adventure after another as they chase the bad guys and in turn are chased by more bad guys in search of the lovely Princess Pei Pei, who was kidnapped from China. With the help of Chon Wang's Indian wife and his loyal horse, the two men might actually suvive the noose, a posse of crazed train robbers and flying bullets. An impressive fact: China opened up the actual "Forbidden City," for this film. This was never done before for a commercial project undertaken mainly by "Westerners." Warning for some viewers; there is some foul language and the Lord's name is "used in vain." Now a final note: I would not recommend this for very young children. Teens and adults will get the most enjoyment out of this movie. I appreciate Jackie's Blooper Scenes at the end. Every movie of his that I've seen has these. They show that even a man like Jackie Chan, a professional at his craft, can get hurt. That might cause some immature viewers to think before attempting these stunts.Read full review
When I first saw this movie I couldn't believe I hadn't heard of it before. My friend and I were laughing about as hard as either of us ever had at a movie. Probably more. This was my first introduction to Owen Wilson's slow tempo style and I was hooked. He leaves you wanting to hear him say even the mundanest of things just because his delivery is so hilarious. The storyline is great, the action is excellent, and the banter between Owen and Jackie is simply hilarious. Wonderful directing and camera work make this a most excellent action comedy. A must own in anybodies collection.
I enjoyed it when it premiered and now can watch it any time I want! Thank you!
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I love the movie.
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