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The Medallion (2003)

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Reviews Counted: 121

Fresh: 22

Rotten:99

Average Rating: 3.9/10

Consensus: The use of special effects diminishes some of Chan's appeal in this disposable picture.

Rated: PG-13 [See Full Rating] for action violence and some sexual humor

Runtime: 1 hr 56 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Theatrical Release:Aug 22, 2003 Wide

Box Office: $21,963,412

Synopsis: Combining the martial arts prowess of international action superstar Jackie Chan with state-of-the-art special effects, THE MEDALLION is an action comedy co-starring Lee Evans, Claire Forlani and... Combining the martial arts prowess of international action superstar Jackie Chan with state-of-the-art special effects, THE MEDALLION is an action comedy co-starring Lee Evans, Claire Forlani and Julian Sands. Chan stars as Eddie Yang, a resolute Hong Kong cop who suffers a near fatal accident while investigating a case involving a mysterious medallion. Eddie soon discovers that with the powerful medallion in his possession, he gains incredible speed, strength and skills – taking his martial arts abilities to a whole new level. Enlisting the help of British Interpol agent Nicole James (Claire Forlani), Eddie is determined to learn the secret of the medallion and face down the evil Snakehead (Julian Sands) who wants to use its awesome powers for his own nefarious plans. TriStar Pictures presents in association with Emperor Multimedia Group THE MEDALLION, starring Jackie Chan, Lee Evans, Claire Forlani and Julian Sands. The film is directed by Gordon Chan and produced by Alfred Cheung. Executive producers are Jackie Chan, Albert Yeung and Willie Chan. Bill Borden is co-executive producer. The screenplay is by Bennett Joshua Davlin, Alfred Cheung, Gordon Chan, Paul Wheeler and Bey Logan, and the Director of Photography is Arthur Wong. THE MEDALLION is scheduled to be released August 22, 2003. [More]

Starring: Jackie Chan, Claire Forlani, Julian Sands, Lee Evans

Starring: Jackie Chan, Claire Forlani, Julian Sands, Lee Evans

Director: Gordon Chan

Director: Gordon Chan
Screenwriter: Bennett Joshua Davlin, Alfred Cheung, Gordon Chan, Paul Wheeler, Bey Logan
Producer: Alfred Cheung
Studio: Columbia Pictures

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08/07/08
Jim Lane
Sacramento News & Review

With smooth, energetic direction by Gordon Chan and a love interest in the beautiful Claire Forlani, The Medallion shapes up as one of Jackie Chan's best American films.

Full Review Source: Combustible Celluloid | comment Comment
03/21/08
Jeffrey M. Anderson
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02/09/06
Derek Adams
Time Out

The Medallion is an honest machine for making money, a meritorious entrepreneurial model.

Full Review Source: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette | comment Comment
01/29/05
Philip Martin
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

... enough distractions to carry us through the doldrums.

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09/20/04
Mark Collette
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02/21/04
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02/02/04
Paul Sherman
Boston Herald

For Jackie Chan... the moment of truth may have finally come. Nearly 50... the undeniably engaging star may be near the end of his shelf life as an action figure.

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01/02/04
Daniel M. Kimmel
Worcester Telegram & Gazette

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11/16/03
Garth Franklin
Dark Horizons

It's a lame slapstick actioner in which Jackie Chan lets CGI effects take the heat instead of his arthritic joints.

Full Review Source: BBC | comment Comment
11/05/03
Jamie Russell
BBC

Amateurish effects, frenetic camerawork and ridiculous villains prevent Chan's Medallion from emanating true cinematic shine.

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10/24/03
Tyler Hanley
Palo Alto Weekly

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10/04/03
Matthew Turner
ViewLondon

A special-effects bonanza, and a woefully underwhelming one at that.

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10/01/03
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09/23/03
Kamal 'The Diva' Larsuel
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The script is so simplistic that it's almost funny as a spoof.

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09/20/03
Rich Cline
Shadows on the Wall

As always [Chan] gets some big laughs.

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09/11/03
Shirley Klass
Fantastica Daily

The lesson to learn from The Medallion is that a wire- and computer-assisted Jackie Chan is better than no Jackie Chan but still a bad idea nonetheless.

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09/07/03
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