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This is almost Mel Brooks territory: The frontiersmen think the Chinese are Jews, while the white settlers think it's the Sioux who are. This is equal-opportunity nuttiness, and there's a method to it.
As western spoofs go, though, Shanghai Noon is whooping good fun.
It's hard to imagine why anyone of any age would find other elements of this movie's attempt at a comic text even mildly amusing.
For Jackie Chan to succeed in Hollywood, Hollywood must let Jackie be Jackie -- something the jokey Western Shanghai Noon does only sporadically.
Expertly mixes thrills and laughter.
Engaging Jackie Chan movie for older teens and up.
As far as light, brainless summer entertainment goes, it makes the grade.
The first half of this film is great entertainment, and then it starts to unravel, but not before Chan establishes himself as a dynamic comedian.
The movie walks the line between good stupid humor and embarrassing stupid humor, and usually manages to stay on the good side.
This movie is not about plot (which is a shame because there might have been a good story to tell here), it's about fun Martial Arts action. And Mr. Chan as usual, delivers. Service with a smile.
Much of its strength comes from the central clash between Jackie's indomitable energy and Wilson's knowingly anachronistic cool, while lots of visual and verbal gags keep things whistling.
I'm pleased to report that Shanghai Noon is the best Jackie Chan movie in many moons.
Dey ultimately lets Chan down. If the legendary actor could have brought in old school chum Sammo Hung, he could have made this a great picture.
Having Jackie Chan's capable martial arts talents involved in this mix helps to keep the humor level high and the fight scenes exciting.
While the western boastfulness may get on your nerves, Owen Wilson and Jackie Chan make the adventure a barrel of fun.
Director Tom Dey does an admirable job of capturing all the tremendous agility of Chan. It almost seems like Sammo Hung, one of Chan's best Asian directors, was working in tandem with Dey.
The movie Wild Wild West should have been.
Wilson is the glue that holds the story together, and propels Shanghai Noon to the same stature held by Rush Hour.
Shanghai Noon is an accomplished follow-up to Jackie Chan's first big-budget US film Rush Hour.
Jackie Chan's East-meets-Western action comedy is surprising fun.
Jackie Chan and a cowboy film all in one - as inspired as Wispa's decision to add biscuit bits.
If only a little of the resources had been spent on a good script, Shanghai Noon might have been the great Jackie Chan movie his fans have been waiting for.
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