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Lee (Chan) is part of a covert mission in South Africa to capture three scientists and steal a strange mineral from some comet(?). The mission is successful in that part that their objectives are accomplished, but for Lee it is not so successful. He is hurt and only saved by a native tribe. When he wakes up, he has developed amnesia, forgetting who he is and what he has done. That is a blessing for his former employers who plan to sell the material and research to highest bidder. But for their own safety, they want Lee permanently removed. Fortunately for Lee, or Whoamai, as he is called now, he has not forgotten his training, especially not the training in martial arts. So as he fights for his own survival he must find out both who he is and why he is in such a danger.
A typical Chan movie, with good humor and nice martial arts fights. Unfortunately, the story is as ridiculous and shallow as Chan is skilled in martial arts. In addition some of the special effects are rather bad. But as mentioned the humor is good, actually a little better than the average Chan-movie. That applies to the fighting too. Especially the final fight is really good. Then there are some other nice moments. There is a really nice car chase and a fun fight where Chan is outfitted with clogs (come on, that must be cheating).
And as always, stay tuned for the blooper reel at the end, almost the best part of the movie. For sure the funniest one (as we for example get to see Jackie Chan do the macarena)
6/10
Lee (Chan) is part of a covert mission in South Africa to capture three scientists and steal a strange mineral from some comet(?). The mission is successful in that part that their objectives are accomplished, but for Lee it is not so successful. He is hurt and only saved by a native tribe. When he wakes up, he has developed amnesia, forgetting who he is and what he has done. That is a blessing for his former employers who plan to sell the material and research to highest bidder. But for their own safety, they want Lee permanently removed. Fortunately for Lee, or Whoamai, as he is called now, he has not forgotten his training, especially not the training in martial arts. So as he fights for his own survival he must find out both who he is and why he is in such a danger.
A typical Chan movie, with good humor and nice martial arts fights. Unfortunately, the story is as ridiculous and shallow as Chan is skilled in martial arts. In addition some of the special effects are rather bad. But as mentioned the humor is good, actually a little better than the average Chan-movie. That applies to the fighting too. Especially the final fight is really good. Then there are some other nice moments. There is a really nice car chase and a fun fight where Chan is outfitted with clogs (come on, that must be cheating).
And as always, stay tuned for the blooper reel at the end, almost the best part of the movie. For sure the funniest one (as we for example get to see Jackie Chan do the macarena)
6/10