If you're a Jackie Chan or have been a Hong Kong film fan for any real period of time, then the chances are you've already seen Wheels On Meals. This is one of those classic eighties action-comedies that HK produced rather well. It has the magic of the three brothers: Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao. I think I
must have said the word "idiots" while laughing at least 20 times while watching.This is also the film that has the now legendary Jackie Vs Benny Urquidez fight. They fought again in Dragon's Forever, but it's the fight in Wheels On Meals that has to be one of the top fight scenes ever. It's really intense and both get to show some excellent moves as well as some lightning speed. Sammo and Yuen Biao also get to shine in the action scenes. Yuen Biao's fight against Keith Vitali is almost as great as the Jackie Vs Benny fight, getting to show off some of his gymnastic skills as he flips and rolls around rooms in a mansion. Unless you just can not stand martial arts films, there's no way in hell this movie won't entertain from beginning to end. It's not a perfect film and some parts, along witht he story seem to fall flat, but the comedy and incredible (an understatement) fight scenes make this one a worthwhile investment.
January 28, 2009
