Shanghai Noon (DVD, 2000)

This non-stop, action packed movie catches the imagination with it's elegance from the very first moment it begins. Then it quickly becomes even more entertaining and fast paced without losing it's beauty. A full orchestra is featured on the soundtrack. It's music is incredibly inspiring, especially during one particular scene in which Chon Wang (Jackie Chan) stands on the mountain in awe of the vastness of the west. It is more than breathtaking. The humor, action and acting are very well balanced. Not any one performance is sub par. None of the characters are overplayed with the exception of Roy Obannon (Owen Wilson), but Obannon is portrayed like a teen boy in a man's body. The world is his oyster and his overconfidence is almost endearing. It's obvious that Owen Wilson intended the Roy Obannon character to be a little over-the-top. Wilson's Obannon and Chang's character develop somewhat of a friendship and the two have one wild adventure after another as they chase the bad guys and in turn are chased by more bad guys in search of the lovely Princess Pei Pei, who was kidnapped from China. With the help of Chon Wang's Indian wife and his loyal horse, the two men might actually suvive the noose, a posse of crazed train robbers and flying bullets. An impressive fact: China opened up the actual "Forbidden City," for this film. This was never done before for a commercial project undertaken mainly by "Westerners."
Warning for some viewers; there is some foul language and the Lord's name is "used in vain."
Now a final note: I would not recommend this for very young children. Teens and adults will get the most enjoyment out of this movie. I appreciate Jackie's Blooper Scenes at the end. Every movie of his that I've seen has these. They show that even a man like Jackie Chan, a professional at his craft, can get hurt. That might cause some immature viewers to think before attempting these stunts.

Good Comedy starring Owen Wilson and Jackie Chan. Filled with both action and martial arts as well as comedy and satire this movie gives you a little of everything. Chan is trying to seek out his destiny while restoring the Chinese Princess back to her throne, encounters Wilson who is trying to find his place in life.

This is a movie that mixes so many film genres together!

It is a western, a martial arts film, and a comedy all rolled together in one!

We love Jackie Chan movies, from the early ones in China to the ones made today for 'Western' audiences.

This one is a great introduction to the character Jackie plays, and sets it up for a sequel!

Recommended viewing and one to add to your Jackie Chan Film Library!

This is my FAVORITE Jackie Chan movie! I love westerns, and the mix with Owen Wilson is the best I have ever seen! It includes the Best Bar fight also! Every time I watch this movie I catch something new! Really good if you watch this DVD with the commentary! The indian fight scene in the river holds some really cool facts! Makes me want to see Owen Wilson in more westerns too! He deadpans the Wannabe cowboy perfectly! Even though the follow up to this movie was good, I really wanted more western theme like this one! I have and will be watching this one over and over!

Well, again Jackie Chan is the best. The comeday in this is superior. Jackie comes to America to find the princess and is so unaware of any American customs that he winds up being a bandit. I love this movie. The comedy and martial arts and great. currently, I am switching my favorite VHS tapes to DVD since they last longer with repeated use and all my Jackie Chan tapes get repeated use. You really should buy this movie if you like martial arts and comedy. There just are none better.