Meltdown
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Movie Reviews of Meltdown
Movie Review: I preferred High Risk!
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought this DVD hoping it would have a subtitle option (English subtitles w original soundtrack), but it doesn't. I also own a video of the original movie, "High Risk," which I find more entertaining. The dubbed dialogue on the DVD is REALLY silly (as is the movie, which is OK). . .a few of the lines are funnier than the original, but so many hilarious lines are changed (to only marginally funny). Jacky Cheung's real voice is way funnier than the dubbed one. PLUS annoying rap soundtrack on the dubbed version, ugh.Movie Review: Stinging Satire of Jackie Chan, Laughed Thru the Whole Movie
Summary: 2 Stars
Though not what I'd expected, I laughed from beginning to end of this caustic diatribe. It is blatantly clear Jet Li and a lot of the HK crowd are upset about Jackie Chan's selling out to Hollywood. This DVD even offers evidence of such in its bonus materials. If you are looking for reprisal of the Black Mask, Fist of Legend, Once Upon a Time in China, etc. look elsewhere. Li's intent is a wake-up call to Chan. Unfortunately, since this was filmed, Chan has gone on to such degradations as Shanghai Noon and the Rush Hour series. I can't understand why Chan prefers second tier stardom in the US to the legendary acclaim from his earnest, though comedic, work in HK film as his athletic career enters its twilight.
That said, this is a really funny film, albeit at Chan's expense. Spoof after spoof, and a ridiculous Die Hard reiteration, I was laughing and chuckling throughout. There's a kitsch factor, too, as it was shot looking as low budget as possible.
However, while Lethal Weapon 4 and Romeo Must Die don't entirely excuse Li from Hollywood pretensions, it isn't corollary to Chan's blackface antics. Jet Li is justifiably perturbed.
The special effects here are not very special, but certainly make for an entertaining experience. Certainly tongue-in-cheek. Equally funny were the portrayals of Chan's facial caricatures. It was a nice touch in the end to give Jackie's character a fight scene where he remembers his roots and shows a glimmer of the man that he was (and could be). The soliloquies are forceful and need no interpretation.
Though disappointed by Jackie Chan's recent efforts, I am a fan of both stars. Jet Li is amazing to behold and Jackie has been incredible for decades. This isn't the film for you if you want a modern martial arts extravaganza. If you want a big lump of cheese, visit your local video store or buy here!
Movie Review: Not what I was expecting.
Summary: 2 Stars
Having seen many other Jet Li movies, I was hyped to see this one. From what I heard about the movie it is a Hong Kong telling of Die Hard. I would say it is a movie that makes you love Die Hard even more. Also known as High Risk, Meltdown stars Jet Li as Kit Li, a bodyguard for the movie star Frankie Lane. Lane decides to go to a gala featuring the Crown Jewels of Russia, but unfortunately "the Doctor" has also decided to go to steal the jewels. "The Doctor" is a huge and ruthless terrorist that was responsible for killing Kit's wife two years earlier. Very few people that would watch this movie would care about the plot of the movie because what they probably want to see is Jet Li beating people up. They will be very disappointed to learn that Jet Li fights very little in this movie. He does not even have the typical one-on-one fight with the main villian at the end. All Jet LI does in this movie is run around every once in awhile shooting someone. The effects are horrible in this movie and many times you can tell that the "victims" are just mannequins. I have seen enough warmed over versions of Die Hard to know that this one isn't even on the same level as Under Seige or Sudden Death. There is very few things that make this movie watchable at all but the one thing I liked about this movie was it is the reason that Jackie Chan and Jet Li will never work togther. Frankie Lane is based on Jackie Chan and they make him a buffoon in this movie. Since there was no evidence of a script or point to the movie the only thing that was made clear was what Jet Li thinks of Jackie Chan. Unless you are very bored some night do not rent or buy this movie. It is stupid, boring, and poorly done.Movie Review: This is a Jet Li movie, right?
Summary: 2 Stars
This is a Jet Li movie, right? If so, why is the best fighting scene not involve him? It involves the guy that is making fun of Jackie Chan. Who ever dubbed Jet needs to be fired. He....talks....like....this. If you want to see Jet at his best, rent "Fist of Legend" (MY FAV), "Twin Warriors," and "The Enforcer." Don't waste your money on this garbage. Sorry Jet. Better luck next time.Movie Review: Isn't this just the movie High Risk
Summary: 1 Stars
Isn't this just the movie High Risk, by reading the comments from everybody I'm just wondering if this isn't just it, well if it is this is a piece of crap, compared to some of his other movies, Such as: Fong Sai Yuk, Fist of legend, My father is a hero etc. don't waste your time on this movie, it isn't worth it!!
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