The Film Studio Synopsis: After taming the wild west in the comedy “Shanghai Noon,” Chon Wang (Jackie Chan) and Roy O’Bannon (Owen Wilson) are back in the saddle, but off the range – this time, they’re out to settle a score in civilized London in the sequel, “Shanghai Knights.” When a Chinese rebel murders Chon’s estranged father and escapes to England, Chon and Roy make their way to London with revenge on their minds. Chon’s sister, Lin, has the same idea, and uncovers a worldwide conspiracy to murder the royal family – but almost no one will believe her. With the help of a kindly Scotland Yard Inspector and a 10-year-old street urchin, the acrobatic Chon (Chan) gives Victorian Britain a kick in the pants as he attempts to avenge his father’s death – and keep the romance-minded Roy away from his sister.
The Good: Jackie Chan still has the skills to orchestrate good action sequences.
The Bad: Owen Wilson pulls this film down like a man hanging from a noose. There is no denying that these guys had chemistry, but it all gets sucked out here. The first film, Shanghai Noon, was full of wit and always seemed to bring a rush of adrenaline. Knights on the other hand works off one-week scene into another.
Frankly: Jackie Chan always seems to breathe life into very bad movies. It’s just too bad that Chan can’t will Shanghai Knights into a good movie. Wilson has the potential to be funny I just wish he’d stop trying so hard.
+ charlie craine
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