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Jackie Chan Movie Hidden Strike Released To Netflix

Jackie Chan Movie Hidden Strike Released To Netflix

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If you feel you haven’t seen action movie star Jackie Chan in a while, he hasn’t retired — his latest movie just spent a looooong time in the oven. Hidden Strike, in which he co-stars with John Cena, was filmed over five years ago but took until now to see the light of day, due to being hit with several delays. What was the issue? The details haven’t fully come out, but there were apparent issues with post-production — issues that are still in the finished product (critics say many of the green-screened areas are a bit too obviously fake). After it was completed, Hidden Strike was released theatrically everywhere BUT the United States. Netflix has the exclusive US rights and almost never puts their films on the big screen, so if you live in the Union, Mr. Chan and Mr. Cena can only come together in your living room. In Hidden Strike, Chan plays Dragon Luo Feng, an ex-special forces officer given the task of making sure a convoy

I Am Jackie Chan

I Am Jackie Chan

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When the pains of war forced a couple to abandon their child to an opera school, a Chinese rags-to-riches story is born. the kid must fight for his survival including for his very food. He is subjected to brutal kung fu training that set the base for his martial arts action comedy films. The book covers the early life of Jackie Chan starting with his abandonment and expanding into his triumphant days in the Asian movie market. Although he touches on parts of his intent to enter the US market, his emphasis was on his mid-life. Chan relates his story with such great humor that it becomes easy to read, and irresistible to break free, you will read it to the end. One of the most interesting takes was how he portrays a newly found friend who deprives him of his food and bullied him throughout their early friendship. He retraces his life as an apprentice in Australia. He worked as a constructor with a master builder known as Jack.

Hidden Strike, John Cena and Jackie Chan saves the World

Hidden Strike, John Cena and Jackie Chan saves the World

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Hidden Strike is an English Language Chinese movie. It is Chinese Cinema’s attempt to crossover around the world. China is the biggest market in the world and they make Billions of dollars yearly. Hollywood is always try to release movies in China because it gives them big profits. On the other hand China struggles to get an international Market.  There is a momentum in early 2000s with Crouching Tiger: Hidden Dragon and Hero. Then in 2010s we have  “The Great Wall” and “The Meg“. I am not surprised John Cena making a Chinese film because he loves Chinese culture. He even speaks Mandarin fluently.  Hidden Strike is directed by Scott Waugh who made “Need for Speed.” This is Jackie Chan’s English language comeback because it had been a long time since he mad one. The Foreigner  is the last English language film of Chan I remember. Mostly Jackie Chan make films for Mainland China because Hong Kong had issues with him.  The Trailer remind me a lot of Rush Hour but

Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker – Inside the Rush Hour Pair

Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker – Inside the Rush Hour Pair

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The last sequel to Rush Hour rolled out in 2017 and outperformed the franchise’s previous films. Both stars, Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker, are revered actors with large fan bases and appear as the perfect detective partners. Yet, it may surprise you to discover the inside truth. Tucker was the first of the two actors to sign on to the Rush Hour franchise. He was already a popular comedian at the time and famous for his good-natured spirit and honesty.  He looked over the script and said: “Don’t just sit there. Go get me a partner!” Chan needed a bit more than an invite. He was fed up with the poor performance that his previous American movies had in the US market. He was rather reluctant, but after a personal visit from the director, he accepted. Who would really say no, if your invitation flew on a jet for a day and a half to South Africa to convince you? The pair were not a natural match. They were miles

Exploring Jackie Chan’s Action-packed Adventure in Rumble in the Bronx

Exploring Jackie Chan’s Action-packed Adventure in Rumble in the Bronx

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Jackie Chan’s name has become synonymous with action-packed adventure, and his 1995 film Rumble in the Bronx is no exception. The movie showcased Chan’s unique blend of humor, martial arts mastery, and daring stunts that left audiences on the edge of their seats. Set against a stunning backdrop of Vancouver, Canada, this cult classic tells the story of Keung, who travels to New York City to help out his uncle at a Bronx-based grocery store. However, things take an unexpected turn when he gets caught up in a rivalry with a street gang. Let’s explore Jackie Chan’s memorable performance in Rumble in the Bronx and how it has solidified his status as one of cinema’s greatest action stars. What is Rumble in the Bronx about? Rumble in the Bronx, directed by Stanley Tong and starring Jackie Chan, was a blockbuster hit that displayed Chan’s prowess in both martial arts skills and action-adventure storytelling. The film made an impact not only for its high-octane stunts but also for showcasing Vancouver’s urban

Jackie Chan – Coming to America

Jackie Chan – Coming to America

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One of the tenets driving Jackie Chan is his dislike for corruption. He became dissuaded by the level of impunity that plagued the Hong Kong film industry at the time. Being one of the most popular movie stars in Asia and Europe back then, he decided to relocate to the west. In 1980, Chan moved to Los Angeles, US, along with his friend and manager, Willie Chan.  He got started at once working with Robert Clouse. Clouse was well-known to Jackie and had written the English script for his movie hit Enter the Dragon.  The new film, The Big Brawl, was his first western film and he wanted to do well and impress the US audience. However, the film was a series of deceptions for him. firstly, the director did not like Chan’s stunt style and got the stunts choreographed by a stuntman. The film went on to poor reception at the box office and the critics were not so fond of the humourous Jackie Chan. The following year, 1981,

Ride On, Jackie Chan’s Tribute to Stuntmen

Ride On, Jackie Chan’s Tribute to Stuntmen

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Ride on shows us the struggles of Stuntmen when they reach the retirement age. Jackie Chan, who began his career as a stuntman and wa one of those goons beaten up by Bruce Lee in films, has made a comeback with his latest movie, “Ride On”. Unlike his previous works, this film is not a Hong Kong production, but a mainland China movie. It pays tribute to the unsung heroes of the movie industry, the stuntmen, who put their lives at risk for the sake of entertainment. Directed by Larry Yang, known for his previous works such as “Mountain Cry” and “The Bittersweet”, “Ride On” explores the complicated relationship between a father and his estranged daughter, a popular theme in both Asian and Asian American films today. The trailer reveals that the movie has a certain charm, and it will be interesting to see how Chan’s performance will be received. It is worth noting that the Daniels initially offered Jackie Chan the lead role in “Everything, Everywhere, All at Once“,

Jackie Chan and The Drunken Master

Jackie Chan and The Drunken Master

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There is always something in life that we did for pleasure that we spend a great deal later trying to reconstruct. Such was the case with Jackie Chan. In 1978 the release of the Drunken Master sprung Chan into fame. The movie did extremely well at the Hong Kong box office. The film made positive critical tidal waves throughout Asia. A new martial arts genre was born. Besides its critical and financial success, it also created a new genre of action comedy. The film was directed by Yuen Woo-ping and cost about $1 million to produce. It earned an estimated $16.5 million at the box office. It is ranked on the Game Radar’s top 50 best martial arts movies in the #3 position. The sequel, Drunken Master ll, made over $34 million. Chan the Famous Instead of trying to be the new Bruce Lee, Chan discovered his own style. Critics were overwhelmed by the live stunts performed by the actor himself. This left a memorable spot in history. Yet the

How Did Jackie Chan Get His Name?

How Did Jackie Chan Get His Name?

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No, it’s not just you. Many people believe that Jackie Chan was born with this name. Truth is, there is a beautiful story that led to his current title, but first, let’s talk about him. Jackie Chan was born on April 7, 1954, in China, to parents Charles and Lee Chan. His father, Charles Chan, worked as a spy for the Dai Li and was forced to move to Hong Kong while Chan was still young. Chan was originally named Chan Kong-sang, meaning Chan the Hong Kong Borned. He was abandoned by his father but conducted research and discovered the secret agent work that he pursued during the 1940s. Disappointed, Chan changed his name to Fang Shilong in the 1990s. Early Years and Education Chan moved to live in the French consul in xxx as his father worked as a chef there. His parents withdrew him from the Nah- Hwa primary school after he failed his first year. His father emigrated to Australia to work as a chef in the

Jackie Chan Returns In Vanguard, Coming This January

Jackie Chan Returns In Vanguard, Coming This January

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If you were alive in the 90s then you remember Jackie Chan. As one of the few Chinese action stars to break out in the West, he starred in several hit movies like Rush Hour where he combined his signature blend of karate-kicking action with a wild sense of humor. He even got his own children’s TV series that went on for multiple seasons (and this was on broadcast, at a time when only anime was going on for that long). Once the 2000s settled in, though, we started seeing less of Jackie. We’re not sure what the reason for that was…the studios moving away from traditional action movies, or Chan himself taking less offers…but we’re pleased to report he’s back again in something. It’s Vanguard, a new action flick in the vein of Jackie’s signature work from Hong Kong director Stanley Tong (The Myth, Rumble in the Bronx, Supercop). The Vanguard security agency is the best in the world, but when one of their clients disappears, that reputation is