Shanghai Knights Reviews

A good all round action comedy

This film has little in suprises for anybody who saw the first film, it is very much the same action and same banter but set in England. Despite this, it is still very entertaining and the many references to Victoria England, bad teeth, Sherlock Holmes, Charlie Chaplin, Jack the Ripper, do provide many chucklesome moments. You may not laugh out loud but Owen Wilson is still extremely entertaining as Jackie Chan's comic partner. This is much better than either of the Rush Hour films and at least you do not get the irritating Chris Tucker who just SHOUTS everything.A good night in with enough action and laughs that will not offend anybody.

great Sequal?

What can I say about Shanghai Knights that you won't have seen in the first film Shanghai Noon? Despite the fact that the plot is nearly the same as the first film, it`s still a fun film.

Owen Wilson and Jackie Chan both fail to perform as well as they could have, but, as all Jackie Chan fan`s know, it`s the stunts and action that make his films, and this is filled with some of the best fight scenes that I have seen for a long time (of course all tongue in cheek).

But with all its failings, I still watched the film, and enjoyed it for what it is; a light hearted, not too serious, funny film.

great

A very good movie to enjoyable and watchable with the family, lots of laughs. very exciting and well made movie, jackie was great.

tremendously entertaining

Shanghai Knights has a good time poking fun at these people as well as other things, like the automobile and moving pictures, but most of the really funny stuff comes from the delivery of both Chan and Wilson. Chan is our greatest living physical comedian as he's an artist who isn't just about thrills but also about grace and humor. The action sequences here are tremendously entertaining, especially one where he beats up bad guys while paying homage to Gene Kelly's "Singing in the Rain." He is an entertainer of physical brilliance and watching him is a great pleasure.

When Chan isn't doing his thing, Owen Wilson is a very funny comic adversary. Wilson has a knack for playing goofy characters and the script benefits greatly from that. The rest of the cast does well also. Randy Edelman's musical score is really a nice touch here, too. There isn't much to Shanghai Knights besides the Knights themselves. Chan and Wilson are a fun diversion who make two hours worth your time and money.

Exelent A Typical Familly Comedy Film

Yet again a good mix with Jackie Chan and co. Excellent fight scenes and even better chase scenes. The shot with Big Ben was well done and the ‘Singing in the Rain’ shoot was well choreographed. The Jackie Chan outtakes (at the end of the DVD) were - as usual - very funny :) A must see for all those who like comedy mixed with action and silliness.

Cliche City - But Enjoyable

The original was a suprise sleeper hit that had the unique status of a Jackie Chan buddy comedy where you don't want to slap his partner.

The sequal lacks the originality of its predecessor - but has a great deal of fun playing to the Yankie cliche's of Victorian (and modern) Britain.

If you are looking for the best comedy or action film of the year / month or week then look elsewhere but for a gentle and enjoyable film then this fits the bill.

Superb set of fight scenes

Another superb set of fight scenes from Jackie Chan. Amusing plot and some funny jibes at us Brits but most of all excellent fight scenes with the usual Jackie outakes at the end.

Jackie Chan reteams with Owen Wilson in this great sequel to the very good Shanghai Noon. <p>The brief story has Chong Wang (Chan) and Roy O' Bannon (Wilson) chasing after the man who stole the Imperial Seal and killed Wangs father. <p>This film features some excellent choreography from Chan and great interaction between the Chan and Wilson. If you enjoyed the first then you will love this.

Quality. Just what you expect after Shanghai Noon and not at all disappointing. Owen Wilson has great lines and great delivery and Jackie Chan is the man!

A Jackie Chang film I found myself watching and I enjoying, I didn't think the day would come. It starts so well, and really does go to prove that fighting can be an art just like ballet (but enjoyable to watch). Then some one put in a second half with far too much Owen Wilson. Why is he in the film? My recommendation rent this film, watch it up until the end of the fight scene in the market, then turn it off.