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The Myth (San wa) (2005)

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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

PG-13, 1 hr. 58 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure, Art House & International, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy

Directed By: Stanley Tong

In Theaters: Sep 15, 2005 Wide

On DVD: Oct 30, 2007

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Embodies the high-stakes risks inherent in switching between multiple genres, particularly considering the story's central point is nearly lost in the process.

September 21, 2005 Full Review Source: Variety

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Robert Koehler

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...interminable...

September 26, 2005 Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews

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David Nusair

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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Turdbath

September 18, 2005 Full Review Source: Film Freak Central

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Bill Chambers

Film Freak Central

One word: Amazing.

September 16, 2005 Comment

Jon Popick

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A swashbuckling archaeologist plagued with vivid dreams of a historical general and his true love becomes embroiled in a quest to find the mystery of a gravity defying artefact. On paper, the marriage of historical epic in the vein of Hero or Crouching Tiger with old school Chan style globe-trotting espionage sounds

July 12, 2007

xGary Xx

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The plot gives way for spectacular fight choreography for the most part, and some of them are both entertaining and impressive (the production line fight, for example). I found the historical dream narrative more engaging than the contemporary scenes, which often had a faint air of the ridiculous about them (aside from

November 27, 2009

Kylie B

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Latest News for The Myth (San wa)

September 19, 2005:

Toronto Film Fest: World Premiere of ?The Myth? starring Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan does another collaboration with director Stanley Tong, who helmed some of his most...

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