Jackie Chan's: The Myth (2005)
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20% of critics liked it
(5 reviews) -
58% of users liked it
(7,583 ratings)
Historical fact blends with high-flying fiction as Jackie Chan steps into dual roles as a determined archeologist and a loyal general of China's first emperor in director Stanley Tong's lavish historical action film. Jack (Chan) is an intrepid archeologist in search of a mythical gemstone… More Historical fact blends with high-flying fiction as Jackie Chan steps into dual roles as a determined archeologist and a loyal general of China's first emperor in director Stanley Tong's lavish historical action film. Jack (Chan) is an intrepid archeologist in search of a mythical gemstone that is said to have the power to defy gravity. Though Jack's days are spent traversing the globe with scientist sidekick William (Tony Leung Ka-fai) in hopes of finding the elusive gem, at night in his dreams he assumes the role of General Meng-yi, devoted servant of Emperor Qin Shi-huang. As Jack and William venture to the mystical Heavenly Palace -- a wondrous fortress rumored to have been built by Qin Shi-huang himself -- Jack's vivid nocturnal journeys find him falling head-over-heels for the emperor's comely Korean consort Ok-soo (Kim Hee-seon). ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Directed By
- Stanley Tong
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Art House & International, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy
- In Theaters
- Sep 15, 2005 Wide
- Studio
- Sony Pictures Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Robert Koehler, Variety
Embodies the high-stakes risks inherent in switching between multiple genres, particularly considering the story's central point is nearly lost in the process.
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Jason Gorber, Film Scouts
It's pretty, and some of the stunts are fun, but in this age of greenscreen and wire removal, let alone the repetition of certain key Chan "tricks", and you're left with a pretty mediocre flick.
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David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
...interminable...
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Bill Chambers, Film Freak Central
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Turdbath
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Jon Popick, Planet Sick-Boy
One word: Amazing.
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Cast
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Jackie Chan
as Jack / General Meng-yi
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Hee-seon Kim
as Ok Soo
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Malika Sherawat
as Samantha
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Shao Bing
as Nangong Yin
- Jin Song
- Min-su Choi
- Tam Yiu Man
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Tony Leung Ka Fai
as William
- Ram Gopal Bajaj
- Rongguang Yu
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Sun Zhou
as Mr. Ku
- Hayama Hiro
- Wong Hop Hi
- Low Houi Kang
- Sudanshu Pandde
- Lau Sze Wai
- Mallika Sherawat
- Ken Lo