http://www.metacafe.com/watch/yt-gnsyhmt7Brc/jackies_shinjuku_incident/
you should watch the video above, maybe you have, maybe you haven't, but it gives a little more insight into his motivations, and he's rightly so to be justified in doing this film.
Im reading in other little discussions "oh Jackie should stick to action/comedy", its for that reason I think he should stop, its a shame that Hollywood typecast certain races for certain roles, its a greater shame I think that (assuming most of you are asian) alot of you wish to perpetuate those notions.
No its not a great film, no, Jackie aint exactly a great emotive actor whos able to flesh out his characters with subtle nuances we expect from most other dramatic actors, but its a step in the right direction, and I think its the kinda step only someone like Jacky Chan can take, he might not be the greatest dramatist, but he sure does have a huge fan bases one that can gain alot of "western" exposure.
I haven't seen this film, but I know once I have, I too will probably come to the same conclusions that its crap, but I also will come away knowing that yeah its crap but its a step in the right direction, and just from the trailer I can see this movie will hit quite close to home for me.
Anyways, Ive gone on my little rant long enough, I just wanna summaries by saying, sometimes its not worth it to point out the obvious.... and then drive it into the ground with a 9-Iron.
(I like being a hypocrite)
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