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Movie Reviews of Shanghai Knights
Movie Review: Wow!
Summary: 5 Stars
When I first saw that there a sequel to Shanghai Noon, I sighed and hoped that it would be at least decent and not butcher everything. And when I finished seeing this movie, I was amazed! Wow! This sequel is equal, or dare I say, better, than the original? How very rare! I admit, the fighting action was slightly limited. But I didn't think I would laugh so mucn during one movie! It is really funny! **SPOILER: I love the part when Chon(or John, lol) goes to Roy after telling Lin about how he is shooting blanks, and he's "Roy O'Bologney"! Eventually, Roy starts throwing bottles at Chon and then breaks one on his head as he falls back from his barstool. "You broke my puzzle box John. Now I'll never know my message."** He seems sad, but I can't help but laugh at this whole situation!
And I do like the historical figures added in: Arthur Conan Doyle(aka "Artie"), Charlie Chaplin, and Jack the Ripper. A little unaccurate with a couple details, but ok! Funny anyway! I love Artie's clueless face! Made me smile whenever I saw him!
I would say more, but I don't want to spoil the movie for you anymore than I already have! Rent it! Or buy it right away! You won't regret it!
Movie Review: Rush hour meet the western
Summary: 5 Stars
The heroic storey Chon Wang continues in Shanghai Knights the hilarious sequel to the successful Shanghai Noon. In this storey it has been a couple of years since Jackie Chain and Owen Wilson last rip roaring adventure. As the story starts of Jackie father who has protected the emperor's seal for over ten generations is brutal murder in Shanghai. Getting word from his sister Lin Jackie goes to New York to reunite with his old sidekick Roy "O' Bannon, played by Owen Wilson. Together with the aid of his sister line they must track down there killer. Which pulls them into a despicable plane set by the evil son of the former emperor and a selfish English prince to take the position of the royal throne on as the emperor of china and the other as the king of London will there dastardly plan to wipe out the rest of the royal family go through find out in the action packed conclusion. A word of warming due to several scenes in this movie with heavy Konfu action sequences and several brief scenes with heavy sexual content I do not recommend this two any one under thirteen. If you are 13 to16 years of age or older this movie should be fine for you.Movie Review: The Best Comedy I Have Seen In a Very Long Time!
Summary: 5 Stars
Most people, who I've talked to about the `Shanghai' movies, liked the second one but not as much as the first. However, never having seen the first one, I loved the second! Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson are indefinitely an unlikely pair, but their comedic timing is flawless! The script is also very funny, with historical references to events and people such as: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Sherlock Holmes, Jack the Ripper, The American Revolution and Charlie Chaplin.
Good comedies are hard to come by, mostly because it is far too easy to simply make a painfully stupid movie and call it funny. But `Shanghai Knights' is funny in an intelligent, well thought-out way. Its characters are bumbling and flighty, but not annoying or profane. The aging Chan should be proud that his Karate chops are still on target, but the action comes second in this witty laugh-fest, taking a backseat to the punch lines of the movie's numerous jokes.
I absolutely loved it, and although I probably will see the first, I obviously don't consider it a necessity.
Movie Review: BRING ON ANOTHER ONE!
Summary: 5 Stars
Shanghai Knights, brings to the screen the continuing adventures of Chon Wang and Roy O'Bannon. Picking up a few years after Shanghai Noon, the amazing duo heads to London, England, in an effort to retrieve the Imperial Seal of China and avenge Wang's father's death. The story gets a bit more complicated when all is not as it seems in 19th Century England...
Jackie Chan, Owen Wilson, Fann Wong (who is GORGEOUS!!!), and the rest of the cast have truly outdone themselves with their performances, which are outstanding to say the least! All the actors, without exceptions, give it their 100% and it really shows allowing for a highly entertaining movie that can be watched over and over again.
The plot, the setting, the dialogues, the humor, and the music are all EXCELLENT.
In short, Shanghai Knights is a movie definitely worth watching and one to seriously consider adding to your movie collection! 4½ Stars
Movie Review: Better than the First
Summary: 5 Stars
Shanghi Noon set the stage for this funny and entertaining movie. This is one fo those movies you can kick back, relax and no matter who you are have a good time.Shanghi Knights takes place a few years after the events of Shanghi Noon. Chon Wang (Jackie Chan) is living a succesful life as sherrif of a small town. Roy O'Bannon (Owen Wilson) is living a seemingly succesful life with a series of action packed novels and investments. When Chon Wangs father is murdered he vows vengeance. SO with Roy O'Bannon they travel to England to find the killer and CHon sister.
The reason this movie works is because both characters are now way out of their enviroment. WIth references to famouse British figures such as Jack the Ripper, Sir Arthor Conan Doyle, and Charlie Chaplain as well as inventions such as the Automobile and the Moving Picture this movie is funny and succesful without gooing into over kill. A must see.