I could have overlooked that fact had the movie compensated in other areas, but the movie falls short in some key areas. Quite often the enterprise doesn't have the "oomph" of a major Hollywood studio production it's not seriously cheap-looking, but all the same it's missing something many times. However, no Hollywood studio was apparently willing to release the end results to American theaters, and it's pretty clear why. It's pretty obvious that the makers of this French-Chinese co-production were really trying hard to make this movie appealing to major Hollywood studios, what with most of the dialogue being in English, the casting of David Bautista in a key role, and the hero being an American youth. Reviewed by Wizard-8 3 / 10 Keep this gate closed Well done - the best of this kind of English speaking Asian action comedy so far. Taiwanese actor Mark Chao is a convincing warrior Zhao. Chinese actress Ni Ni is pretty and acts well in the comic parts. The main protagonist Jack played by Uriah Shelton is quite likable as the bullied video game geek who gets involved in an adventure in China. The scenery is pretty with an on location heart of China feel.Īcting is above average for this kind of movie. The characters all have good lines and action even the Arun the Cruel. It avoids the silliness of some Jackie Chan movies and the repetitive martial arts of some other crossover movies. The dialog is funny even laugh out loud funny and the story is well written and structured with a funny part in the mall and home then the Chinese adventure and then a proper conclusion back home. When Luc Besson is involved you know the story is going to be entertaining. Thoroughly enjoyable, this action comedy has just the right blend of East and West. Reviewed by phd_travel 9 / 10 Funny and entertaining - the best of this kind of movie yet
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