I'm scratching my head trying to figure out the negative comments regarding this movie. Some people take stuff way too seriously I guess. Shanghai Knights is a hilarious and entertaining movie that is pretty much perfect for anyone who is looking to sit back and take a fun ride. After all, isn't that what a movie should be? Or at least when you're in the mood for it?
I'm not looking for historical accuracies or poignant subplots when I rent a movie like this, I just want to escape my boring life for a couple of hours. And this film delivers. Owen Wilson is outrageous as he wisecracks his way in and out of side-splitting situations and tight spots. And he and Jackie Chan play perfectly off each other. As in the first movie, the comedy is nicely fitted between superb action scenes and a decent enough story. But let there be no doubt, these are comedies, and they are among the best in the last few years. I'd have to say Shanghai Knights is a bit better than the first one, through and through, but you really can't enjoy it without having seen Shanghai Noon.
As far as the action, I think many take it for granted, but all the fight scenes, Jackie Chan's work especially, are like poetry on film. There must be an enormous amount of time spent on planning this stuff, and its amazing to watch. Trust me, go and rent both of these excellent movies right now, you'll be glad you did.
I'm not looking for historical accuracies or poignant subplots when I rent a movie like this, I just want to escape my boring life for a couple of hours. And this film delivers. Owen Wilson is outrageous as he wisecracks his way in and out of side-splitting situations and tight spots. And he and Jackie Chan play perfectly off each other. As in the first movie, the comedy is nicely fitted between superb action scenes and a decent enough story. But let there be no doubt, these are comedies, and they are among the best in the last few years. I'd have to say Shanghai Knights is a bit better than the first one, through and through, but you really can't enjoy it without having seen Shanghai Noon.
As far as the action, I think many take it for granted, but all the fight scenes, Jackie Chan's work especially, are like poetry on film. There must be an enormous amount of time spent on planning this stuff, and its amazing to watch. Trust me, go and rent both of these excellent movies right now, you'll be glad you did.