Rumble in the Bronx
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Description
Jackie Chan finally conquered America with Rumble in the Bronx. If the mildly contorted English dialogue sounds peculiarly foreign and disembodied (most of it is dubbed), and the mountains of Vancouver, BC don't convincingly double for the skyline of New York City, well, peculiarities like these actually contribute something to the movie's ingenuous charm. With his disarming smile and feline physicality, the compact Chan radiates star quality. But there's more to him than charisma: at his best, the actor combines the relentlessly escalating, hyperkinetic action set-pieces for which Hong Kong is famous; the rigorous martial arts training of his idol, Bruce Lee; and the grace and daring that distinguish Buster Keaton's physical comedy. Chan also shares some of Keaton's cinematic integrity, which dictated that you shouldn't cheat the audience by faking stunts, on the set or in the editing room. Like Keaton, Chan does his own stunts, and you can see that it really is him jumping off a bridge onto a speeding boat, or clinging to the dangling ladder of a helicopter as the hostile pilot tries to shake him loose by smashing him into the sides of skyscrapers. Not that it matters, really, but the plot of Rumble in the Bronx has something to do with Chan helping the woman who has taken over his uncle's neighborhood market when she is harassed by local hoodlums. What really matters is Chan, and he's in fine form. Rumble in the Bronx doesn't rank with his best work, but it's a swell introduction to a unique star. And those stunt outtakes over the end credits are as delightfully spellbinding as ever. "See?" Chan seems to say every time he breaks a rib or twists an ankle (which happens often). "I'm doing this all for you." --Jim Emerson
Description
This action-packed adventure film brings the international superstar to the mean street of America's toughest neighborhood. Performing all of his own stunts, Hong Kong veteran Jackie Chan comes alive on the screen! Year: 1995 Director: Stanley Tong Starring: Jackie Chan, Anita Mui, Francoise Yip
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1 out of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Chan Leaps from a Freakin' Building: Awesome Fight SequencesSunday, April 17, 2005
RUMBLE IN THE BRONX is ridiculous. Oh...I won't fault the film for inaccurately portraying the Bronx by shooting the film in Vancouver B.C., nor will I fault it for its awful audio tracking. Heck! I won't even fault it for its lack of plot and character development. Honestly, with a film like this, who cares? One watches a Jackie Chan film for one reason and one reason alone: to see a martial-arts superstar perform his inventive, funny, and innovative fight sequences from start to finish. You watch it to see a man perform all of his own stunts, stunts that would make even a professional balk. In RUMBLE IN THE BRONX, Chan vaults up fences, jet skis on his own shoes, and jumps across a street from one building to another. That's right, guys. He jumps from a freakin' building. No ropes. No padding. No nothing.
If you are a fan of Jackie Chan movies, you have to check out the movie that allowed him to break into the American market. It is a classic martial arts film and a lot of fun. The fight sequences are terrific. I have seen the film several times and it has never gotten old. And, as always, you have to stick around for the credits, where we are treated to the outtakes from film. Here, we get to see some of Chan's less "successful" stunts, proving to us beyond a doubt that Chan is the real deal. RUMBLE IN THE BRONX is a blast and I highly recommend it for a good time.
Rumble In The Bronx (Hong faan kui)Saturday, February 19, 2005
Excellent history, stunts and the fighting scenes were also excellent. And as part of Jackie Chan character, the laughs could not been left behind. It was so funny, I just simply cracked.
0 out of 3 people found the following review helpful:
these movies rule!Sunday, October 10, 2004
jackie chan must live in the hood.he runs into trouble and must kung fu flurry his way out again.kids like it.its one of his better movies in the past 10 years.the action,as always,is stupendous!his ol lady is alright but most jap and chinese chicks are.its that whole pearl cream thing i bet.i hear a lot of people talking bad on this one.f!@# them!it kicks ass!hes been making movies since like 71.doesnt that make him like 50?
0 out of 4 people found the following review helpful:
I've seen this a lot.Friday, September 24, 2004
Well, I don't have a lot to say about this film. It was probably his first american film that he did.
This was his cross-over film, and it does show a lot.
But his talents does come out and is not that bad. The reason I give it a two because compared to other films that he made, this is about the right rating.
-Calvin
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Go JackieSunday, May 30, 2004
I'm one of Jackie's biggest fan. In this one he really showed of some shnazzy moves. This DVD had a great story and it was DA BOMB. If you are a Jackie Chan fan them you MUST I repeat MUST have it!!! Jackie kicked some serious butt in this one so stop drooling and get it!!!