The Medallion

  • PG
  • Gordon Chan (2003)
  • HK / US
  • 84 min
The Medallion
Film Review
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1 out of 5

Given that plot is never a key element of Jackie Chan's oeuvre, it's no surprise that only two elements really matter: the chemistry between the two inevitable buddies/partners and the quality of the action. Sadly, both are well below par in this Dublin-set farrago. Chan stars as cop Eddie Yang, whose search for evil crime lord Snakehead (Julian Sands) leads to the discovery of an ancient medallion and a kidnapped boy, who does little but sit unnaturally still and look inscrutable. Inexplicably semi-dubbed and looking like it was edited on a bacon slicer, this barely releasable mess couldn't possibly get any worse until Lee Evans deftly applies the tin lid with an excruciatingly irritating performance. Even Chan's undoubted screen charm can't rescue this inept mess.

Plot Summary

Fast-paced action fantasy starring Jackie Chan. A mismatched Hong Kong cop and British Interpol officer team up to rescue an abducted child and search for a sacred medallion.

Cast and crew

Cast

Eddie Yang
Jackie Chan
Arthur Watson
Lee Evans
Nicole James
Claire Forlani
Snakehead
Julian Sands
Commander Hammerstock-Smythe
John Rhys-Davies
Lester Wong
Anthony Wong (1)
Charlotte Watson
Christy Chung
Giscard
Johann Giscard Myers
Jai
Alexander Bao

Crew

Director
Gordon Chan

Other Information

Language: 
English
Colour
Theatrical distributor: 
Columbia TriStar
Guidance: 
Some swearing, edited for violence.
Available on video and DVD
Released 14 Nov 2003
Certificate PG
Categories
Comedy

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