Jackie Chan: The Myth

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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 he assumes the role of General Meng-yi, devoted servant of Emperor Qin Shi-huang. As Jack and William venture to the mystical Heavenly Palace -- a wondrous fortress rumored to have been built by Qin Shi-huang himself -- Jack's vivid nocturnal journeys find him falling head-over-heels for the emperor's comely Korean consort Ok-soo (Kim Hee-seon). ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Rating:

PG-13
Genre:

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

Stanley Tong
In Theaters:

Sep 15, 2005 wide
On Disc/Streaming:

Oct 30, 2007
Runtime:

96 minutes
Studio:

Sony Pictures Entertainment

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Cast

Jackie Chan
as Jack / General Meng-yi

Hee-seon Kim
as Ok Soo

Malika Sherawat
as Samantha

Shao Bing
as Nangong Yin

Jin Song

Min-su Choi

Tam Yiu Man

Tony Leung Ka Fai
as William

Sun Zhou
as Mr. Ku

Rongguang Yu

Wong Hop Hi

Low Houi Kang

Ram Gopal Bajaj

Sudanshu Pandde

Lau Sze Wai

Hayama Hiro

Mallika Sherawat

Ken Lo

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Critic Reviews for Jackie Chan: The Myth

All Critics (5) | Top Critics (1)

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

Sep 21, 2005

Robert Koehler
Variety
Top Critic
It's pretty, and some of the stunts are fun, but in this age of greenscreen and wire removal, let alone the repetition of certain key Chan "tricks", and you're left with a pretty mediocre flick.

Jun 21, 2007 | Rating: C | Full Review…

Jason Gorber
Film Scouts
...interminable...

Sep 26, 2005 | Rating: 1.5/4 | Full Review…

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One word: Amazing.

Sep 16, 2005

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Audience Reviews for Jackie Chan: The Myth

Nov 27, 2009

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 the usual Chan charm, in which things go a bit wrong during combat but it doesn't pose much of a problem).

Kylie B Super Reviewer
Sep 14, 2009

Long, winded, hodgepodge, poorly put together, absolute cheese ball. My mind kept wandering elsewhere. Personally, I think they crammed too much in it. "Im a princess, my carriage is burning and its going to fall off a cliff! I wont jump off to save my life because Im that weak and dumb, save me jackie!! save me! .... headache... Dont really need to say anything more but AVOID THIS ONE. Directed by: Stanley Tong Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy

Ginny Super Reviewer
Dec 12, 2008

Jackie Chan is a Random Actor. The Myth another great Adventure Movie, with, great Plot, great Action, great Humor and GREAT SPECIAL EFFECTS. Recommendable for every Adventure and surely for every Jackie Chan Fan.

NaWie M Super Reviewer
Mar 22, 2008

Not Jackie Chan's best, but still entertaining.

Anthony V Super Reviewer