Twin Dragons
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Movie Reviews of Twin Dragons
Movie Review: A Viewer From California is Incorrect, etc
Summary: 4 Stars
I noticed that a reviewer here has "corrected" a previously posting reviewer who had stated that Jean Claude VanDamme's "Double Impact" was released before this film. Well, to clear this up, "Twin" was not released "in the 80's." "Twin Dragons" was released in Asia in 1992 and "Double Impact" was released in 1991. "A Viewer From" should make sure he/she knows what he/she is talking about before he/she rags on someone else.More on-point:
"Twin Dragons" is a lot of fun. Is it a "good" movie? Well, the definition of "good" depends on whether you're already a fan of Jackie Chan's Hong Kong films or not. On a technical level, very few of them are "good", with goofy out-of-date stories, some very bad acting, and occasionally horrible dialog (even in the original Cantonese). BUT the vast majority of them are exceedingly enjoyable nonetheless. One of the unique aspects of Chan's HK films is that they are primitive in a modern world. Had they been made 30 years earlier, he would be considered a master of the art these days.
If you can accept that "TD" has a plot that has been done literaly dozens and dozens of times over the decades, by everyone from Jerry Lewis to Cheech and Chong to Patty Duke, then this film is a hilarious and exiting take on that formula.
Movie Review: A Middle Of The Road Chan Film
Summary: 4 Stars
Twin Dragons is fairly typical of the recent Jackie Chan Hong Kong films that have been re-released lately. The film, when Jackie isn't fighting, drags along. The comedy is the broad farcical humor that is popular in Asian films. It's a hit or miss thing. I like it more often then not but it is definitely not for everyone. The special effects aren't the greatest when the two Jackies are on screen together but still not bad considering the low budget and lack of a Hong Kong ILM branch. I like the setting. I've always enjoyed Jackie's films set in Hong Kong. I also enjoyed the supporting cast. Maggie Cheung is cute and spunky as usual.The reason I rated this film with a four, and not a three, is because of the final fight scene. Most of the film is lacking in action, which is what makes the usual slow points in his other films easier to take. Here there are really two considerably brief action sequences early in the film and the grand finale. The fight in the auto factory is as good an action sequence as I've ever seen in a movie. Jackie shoots through the windows of cars like most people walk through a door. The stunt where Jackie pulls himself up and over a wall before a car smashes into it has to be seen to be appreciated.
I would recommend buying this film only if you're a fan of Kung-Fu or Asian films but I would also suggest renting it to anyone.
Movie Review: Lots of fun - but not one of the best
Summary: 4 Stars
Just a quick note: I don't think some of the reviewers have paid attention. There are criticisms to Jackie Chan as director. Well, two notes: 1) He did not directed this movie 2) Most of the best Jackie Chan movies have been directed by him. He has been recognized as an excellent director.Anyway, this movie was done for the construction of some association for directors from Hong Kong, and that explains why the multiple directors. Jackie Chan has said he is not satisfied with the final result of the movie.
But don't be scared. This is an excellent comedy, using the old joke about mixed identities. It is not heavy on the action side, but includes some nice fight scenes, including a final shutdown at a facility for testing cars.
If you are looking for one Chan movie, there are better ones to select for starters (Supercop, Operation Condor, Rumble in the Bronx). But if you are a die hard fan, you will want to take a look at "Twin Dragons".
Movie Review: Mayhem in a Mitsubishi factory
Summary: 4 Stars
Saw this one in the theater (twice). I loved the shopping mall fight where Jackie almost parodies the big mall-mayhem scene in Police Story 1, this time by letting somebody ELSE trash the mall. The twin thing is funny, though we've seen it before, but I was disappointd that Jackie UNDERPLAYED what should have been the big moment when he met his twin for the first time--when have we ever seen him underplay anything? However, the big show stopper is the final fight in the Mitsubishi testing factory--it truly contains some of the best stunts of Jackie's whole career. The man's speed and agility (and total lack of sanity) are absolutely unbelievable. You could buy this video just for the Mitsubishi fight and totally get your money's worth. One bad note, though--no outtakes!! :{Movie Review: You'll Laugh
Summary: 4 Stars
I can't say that 4-stars for a Jackie Chan movie = 4-stars for a Scorcese movie, but this movie was lots of fun and I really laughed hard about 5 or 6 times and a little less a bunch of other times. You need patience at first, the start is a little slow, but there are some great laughs and great fight scenes. Give it a shot with an open mind! It'll make for a fun Sunday afternoon.