In this film, Jackie Chan is in the Hong Kong navy circa 1900. Again and again, the navy is unable to locate and stop the marauding nearby pirates--thanks to help within the government. Unfortunately, Chan and is fellow sailors are blamed again and again for their failure, so it's up to Jackie and a group of naval commandos to located and destroy the hidden pirate fortress.
I love martial arts movies and have enjoyed several Jackie Chan movies. In this film, as usual, the stunt work is impeccable and exciting. However, I had a real hard time getting into this film when it came to the rather silly plot and especially when it tried to be funny. While Sammo Hung directed many of Chan's films, I can't stand him in all the films I've seen him perform in because he almost always plays a big dope and his martial arts skills are very suspect. This rotund guy can barely kick higher than knee level and yet you are to believe that he's a butt-kicker--I think not. Jackie Chan is just fine and plays his usual plucky and likable guy, but Sammo severely hampers Chan in the film. Plus, sadly, he's just not very funny--just really annoying. Sorry folks, but this isn't one of Jackie's best films.
I love martial arts movies and have enjoyed several Jackie Chan movies. In this film, as usual, the stunt work is impeccable and exciting. However, I had a real hard time getting into this film when it came to the rather silly plot and especially when it tried to be funny. While Sammo Hung directed many of Chan's films, I can't stand him in all the films I've seen him perform in because he almost always plays a big dope and his martial arts skills are very suspect. This rotund guy can barely kick higher than knee level and yet you are to believe that he's a butt-kicker--I think not. Jackie Chan is just fine and plays his usual plucky and likable guy, but Sammo severely hampers Chan in the film. Plus, sadly, he's just not very funny--just really annoying. Sorry folks, but this isn't one of Jackie's best films.