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Rumble in the Bronx
Our Price: $9.98
DVD - 28 June, 1997 New Line Home Video
R (Restricted) Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Director: Stanley Tong
Number of Media: 1
Features: - Anamorphic
- Closed-captioned
- Color
- Dolby
- DVD-Video
- Full Screen
- Widescreen
- NTSC
Related Areas: Action, Action / Adventure, Action Comedy, Adult Humor, Adventure, Bright, Color, English, Feature, Feature Film Action Adventure, Feature Film-action/Adventure, Fish Out of Water, Foreign, Heroic Mission, Hong Kong, Humorous, Light, Martial Arts, Movie, Quirky |
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| DVD Description Jackie Chan finally conquered America with Rumble in the Bronx. If the mildly contorted English dialogue sounds peculiarly foreign and disembodied (most of it is dubbed), and the mountains of Vancouver, BC don't convincingly double for the skyline of New York City, well, peculiarities like these actually contribute something to the movie's ingenuous charm. With his disarming smile and feline physicality, the compact Chan radiates star quality. But there's more to him than charisma: at his best, the actor combines the relentlessly escalating, hyperkinetic action set-pieces for which Hong Kong is famous; the rigorous martial arts training of his idol, Bruce Lee; and the grace and daring that distinguish Buster Keaton's physical comedy. Chan also shares some of Keaton's cinematic integrity, which dictated that you shouldn't cheat the audience by faking stunts, on the set or in the editing room. Like Keaton, Chan does his own stunts, and you can see that it really is him jumping off a bridge onto a speeding boat, or clinging to the dangling ladder of a helicopter as the hostile pilot tries to shake him loose by smashing him into the sides of skyscrapers. Not that it matters, really, but the plot of Rumble in the Bronx has something to do with Chan helping the woman who has taken over his uncle's neighborhood market when she is harassed by local hoodlums. What really matters is Chan, and he's in fine form. Rumble in the Bronx doesn't rank with his best work, but it's a swell introduction to a unique star. And those stunt outtakes over the end credits are as delightfully spellbinding as ever. "See?" Chan seems to say every time he breaks a rib or twists an ankle (which happens often). "I'm doing this all for you." --Jim Emerson |
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silly but fun jackie chan flick I have watched this movie so many times that the ridiculous dubbing and laughable characters seem to fit this movie well for what it is. Jackie Chan has never been involved in any real seriously made films, so those are just things you come to expect (especially when dealing with dubbed verisons). This is another film thats all about the fun factor, and just having a good hour and half dedicated to some great stunts and chases that Chan goes great lengths to provide.
In addition to the dubbing, characters, and lame script, you can pretty much forget the simple plot and still enjoy this film. Its all about the stunts and fights. What this film does not have in comparison to other Chan films is one really bold stunt (Supercop or Project A for ex.), or one really good fight (Legend of Drunken Master or Who Am I?) There are plenty of what I like to call smaller stunts and smaller fights, but there is so much of it throughout the film, that pacing is well done and it is pleaseable entertainment.
If you have not seen a Chan film, this is a strong entry to begin with. Though you may regret it at first after hearing the dialouge and seeing some really goofy characters, the action of Chan that include his real life stunts will easily draw you in. Noteworthy scenes are the parking garage chase, brawl in the gang's hideout, and the final hovercraft chase through the city.
Jackie Chan in all his glory While the dubbing may be a little annoying, I still love this movie. The fight scenes are great and the movie is pretty funny at times. Driving motorcycles over cars will always be cool in my book. Don't expect the deepest movie in the world, but do expect a quality martial arts film.
Goog Kung-Fu Comedy I don't like Kung Fu comedies, but this is a good one. The fights are good, only the ending is a silly piece of action. |
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