The Medallion - 08/22

**fluff** · 08-20-2003, 09:10 AM

From Hollywood.com

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Synopsis: An action comedy following the exploits of an indomitable Hong Kong cop named Eddie, who, after a near-fatal accident involving a mysterious medallion, is suddenly transformed into a 'Highbinder'--an immortal warrior with superhuman powers. Eddie enlists the help of fellow agent Nicole to determine the secret of the medallion and face down the evil Highbinders who desperately want it back.

Genre(s):
Action
Comedy
Thriller
Rating: MPAA PG-13
Runtime: 88 mins.

Cast & Role

Jackie Chan -- Eddie Yang
Lee Evans -- Arthur Watson
Claire Forlani -- Nicole
John Rhys-Davies -- Commander Hammerstock-Smyth
Christy Chung -- Charlotte Watson
Anthony Wong -- Lester
Julian Sands -- Snakehead

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**fluff** · 08-20-2003, 12:46 PM

Nope, not my type of thing at all.

Paulie · 08-20-2003, 02:14 PM

I think this could be fun. Jackie Chan is so personable and engaging.

Zhora · 08-20-2003, 02:16 PM

It's kind of odd, although I've always liked Jackie Chan, I just don't have any interest in his movies anymore. They've all kind of blended together to form one great big comical fight scene for me.

If there wasn't much on TV and this came on, I'd probably watch it.

**fluff** · 08-20-2003, 05:31 PM

I think Jackie Chan seems like a nice guy, but like Zhora says, I feel as though if you've seen one of his movies you've seen 'em all lately.

Plus, you just know this movie will be chock full of Matrix style effects.

Wolf · 08-21-2003, 03:10 AM

Jackie Chan is such a fun guy to watch, but I do agree that most of his movies seem the same.
I still don't know if I'll go watch it at the theatre, but I'll definitely catch it on video.

phat32 · 08-23-2003, 11:29 PM

Saw this one with a buddy today.

We had a few laughs, we held our breath a few times, and then--as an old high school buddy of mine put so well--I went home and continued on with my life.

Julian Sands will always be, at worst, the guy from Boxing Helena to me, and, at best, the Warlock. (I had to dig pretty deeply for that one.)

Claire Forlani was nice to look at. I can't remember a single line she uttered other than "For a little guy, you sure eat a lot!"

Jackie Chan seemed bored and listless. Maybe he was just tired since he filmed The Medallion while on leave from doing another film.

The action sequences did not always work. Maybe it was because Sammo Hung, late of Martial Law, choreographed the action whereas Jackie Chan usually does his own choreography for most of his films.

The city of Dublin played itself.

I walked out of the movie thinking that, as a lifetime afficionado of Hong Kong action movies, the puns and pratfalls don't always translate well to an English-speaking cast of actors or to an English-speaking audience.

I'm not being racist. I think that French comedies that do well on the Continent, for example, also translate poorly to American audiences. (The Bird Cage or Jungle 2 Jungle, anyone? Anyone?)

Better luck next time, Jackie. I'd love to see you in a pair-up with Jack Black, for example.

unexplained · 08-29-2003, 06:44 AM

Jackie and Jack Black? That would be cool.

08-20-2003, 12:46 PM	#2
fluff Why can't we just rewind? Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 40,404	Nope, not my type of thing at all. __________________ "That's Numberwang!"

08-20-2003, 02:14 PM	#3
Paulie Sexy evil genius Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Not the regular cabana boy Age: 38 Posts: 11,787	I think this could be fun. Jackie Chan is so personable and engaging. __________________ When you're ten years old and a car drives by and splashes a puddle of water all over you, it's hard to decide if you should go to school like that or try to go home and change and probably be late. So while he was trying to decide, I drove by and splashed him again. - Jack Handey Read Paulie's Precaps for Survivor:Vanuatu: 1-2-3-4-5

08-20-2003, 05:31 PM	#5
fluff Why can't we just rewind? Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 40,404	I think Jackie Chan seems like a nice guy, but like Zhora says, I feel as though if you've seen one of his movies you've seen 'em all lately. Plus, you just know this movie will be chock full of Matrix style effects. __________________ "That's Numberwang!"

08-21-2003, 03:10 AM	#6
Wolf Combat Missions Fan Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Texas, of course! Posts: 7,916	Jackie Chan is such a fun guy to watch, but I do agree that most of his movies seem the same. I still don't know if I'll go watch it at the theatre, but I'll definitely catch it on video. __________________ Katrina Disaster Relief: How to give or get help in Texas/Southwest region. Donate to The Humane Society of the United States disaster relief and to the ASPCA. Our four-legged friends need our help too.

08-23-2003, 11:29 PM	#7
phat32 ...of the Shattered Sun Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Breaking into Dalaran Posts: 2,285	Saw this one with a buddy today. We had a few laughs, we held our breath a few times, and then--as an old high school buddy of mine put so well--I went home and continued on with my life. Julian Sands will always be, at worst, the guy from Boxing Helena to me, and, at best, the Warlock. (I had to dig pretty deeply for that one.) Claire Forlani was nice to look at. I can't remember a single line she uttered other than "For a little guy, you sure eat a lot!" Jackie Chan seemed bored and listless. Maybe he was just tired since he filmed The Medallion while on leave from doing another film. The action sequences did not always work. Maybe it was because Sammo Hung, late of Martial Law, choreographed the action whereas Jackie Chan usually does his own choreography for most of his films. The city of Dublin played itself. I walked out of the movie thinking that, as a lifetime afficionado of Hong Kong action movies, the puns and pratfalls don't always translate well to an English-speaking cast of actors or to an English-speaking audience. I'm not being racist. I think that French comedies that do well on the Continent, for example, also translate poorly to American audiences. (The Bird Cage or Jungle 2 Jungle, anyone? Anyone?) Better luck next time, Jackie. I'd love to see you in a pair-up with Jack Black, for example. __________________ Paladin, Knight of the Silver Hand, Ombudsperson of the King's Knights Guild "A paladin never compromises."

08-20-2003, 02:16 PM	#4
Zhora Smiling again... Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Back in the city Yippee! Posts: 3,704	It's kind of odd, although I've always liked Jackie Chan, I just don't have any interest in his movies anymore. They've all kind of blended together to form one great big comical fight scene for me. If there wasn't much on TV and this came on, I'd probably watch it.

08-29-2003, 06:44 AM	#8
unexplained can i have your heart? Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Singapore Age: 23 Posts: 2,309	Jackie and Jack Black? That would be cool. __________________ You select the person you want to be with, and then you let that person have the opportunity to select you. -Shayla "The mind is its own place, and in it, self can make a Heav'n of Hell, a Hell of Heav'n." -John Milton, Paradise Lost.