Jackie Chan is one of the most famous and beloved actors, the childhood idol of millions of spectators. He has made a huge and difficult journey, starting a career in cinema with a stuntman and reaching the peak of acting. Jackie Chan is the first Asian filmmaker whose films have been commercialized in Hollywood. He is the founder of a new cinematic genre - an alloy of comedy with an acrobatic fighting style. We offer readers the best films with Jackie Chan - a list of the 10 most interesting and fascinating works of the actor.
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Dragon Sword
The list of the best films with Jackie Chan is opened by the historical thriller "Dragon Sword" .The action takes place during the reign of the Chinese Han dynasty. Commander Ho Anh with his detachment protects the Silk Road. An incorruptible and honest warrior is accused of a misdemeanor and is poisoned forever for hard labor. At this time in the territory of China is the Roman legion of General Lucius. Two valiant warriors are destined to meet and oppose the emperor Tiberius, who plans to subjugate China.
"Dragon Sword" is an expensive, epic painting with superbly set battle scenes.
9
Spy next door
Comedy thriller "Spy next door" is the story of former CIA agent Bob Ho, who retired and dreams of marrying a charming neighbor with three children. When she leaves for a few days, Bob offers his help in looking after children. So begins the most difficult mission of the superspy. The situation is complicated by the fact that children find a file in his house, which is being hunted by the Russian mafia.
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Around the world in 80 days
The list of the best paintings with Jackie Chan continues the adventure comedy "Around the world in 80 days" , a free retelling of the famous novel by Jules Verne. The actor played in the film Lao Shina, who stole from the bank of the Jade Buddha and under the name Passepartout hired a servant to the eccentric young scientist Phileas Fogg. At a meeting at the Royal Academy, Fogg recklessly declares that he can travel around the world in 80 days. If he loses the bet, he will forever have to leave his scientific career. The relentless Passepartout convinces Fogg not to give up and try to win a bet.
7
Forbidden Kingdom
Jackie Chan is not the only Asian actor who succeeded in Hollywood. In 2008, he starred in the fantasy thriller "Forbidden Kingdom" , along with another star of martial arts, master ushu Jeot Lee. This picture was included in the list of the best films of Jackie Chan.
Young Jason loves kung fu movies and buys them in the Chinatown. Once in a small shop he finds a pole of the monkey king. The owner of the store, old man Hu asks him to give the six to the master, and Jason rashly agrees, not understanding what the consequences will result from his desire to fulfill the request of the old Chinese. He finds himself in a magical Forbidden Kingdom, where the power was captured by a cruel Jade military leader. On the shoulders of a teenager lies a difficult task - to reach the tomb of the monkey king.
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Shanghai Noon
The list of the best movies with Jackie Chan continues the comedic western "Shanghai Noon" .Chong Wang, among the best bodyguards of the Chinese emperor, gets the task to rescue the princess from the captivity, to which he has deep feelings. Following the kidnapped girl detachment of Chinese soldiers goes to North America. Here, Wang meets the young leader of the band Roy O'Bannon, who becomes his involuntary partner. Ahead of them are waiting for numerous adventures and unpredictable events.
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Shanghai Knights
Adventure comedy thriller "Shanghai Knights" is a continuation of the adventures of Chon Wang and Roy O'Bannon. This time the heroes of the picture are in the UK in search of the murderer of Father Chon. Vang should not only take revenge and protect the honor of the family, but also try to keep the charming friend-rake away from his sister."Shanghai Knights" - one of the best paintings by Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson.
4
Karate-kid
In 2010, the list of the best films with Jackie Chan was continued by the drama "Karate-boy" , which tells the story of teenager Dre Parker. The death of her husband and the search for work force his mother to move to Beijing. Dre faces local bullies, led by Chen, a pupil of the kung fu school. The boy is rescued by the neighbor - locksmith Khan. Dre realizes that Chen can be defeated by his own weapon - having mastered the martial arts. In this, Mr. Han is ready to help.
3
Armor of God
"Armor of God" - a terrific film with Jackie Chan, who appeared in the film both as a performer and as a director.
Jackie, nicknamed "Asian hawk" - a fearless adventurer. Having stolen a valuable relic in Africa, he finds himself in the center of attention of the ministers of the cult, who set as their goal the destruction of the ancient Armor of God. They kidnap Jackie's girlfriend and demand a ransom for her - part of the armor stored by the "Asian hawk".Realizing that he alone can not cope with the bandits, Jackie turns to friends for help. ..
An interesting fact: shooting in the film could have ended for Jackie Chan in the most tragic way - during the execution of one of the stunts, he fell from a height and fell on the rocks. From the impact, a fragment of the cranial bone hit the brain and caused a hemorrhage. The actor survived due to the professionalism of the surgeons and a month later continued work on the film. The injury had consequences - Jackie Chan has since poorly heard the left ear.
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Disassembly in the Bronx
Action "Disassembly in the Bronx" - one of the best paintings with Jackie Chan.
A policeman from Hong Kong, a respectable Keung, comes to America to his uncle. He lives in a dangerous area full of criminals. Uncle sells his store to a pretty girl who does not suspect that, together with the new business, she has acquired great trouble in the form of a local gang that has long been seeing this store. Keung can not leave a fragile girl without help and starts disassembling with a band of bandits.
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Rush hour
Comedy thriller "Rush hour" is rightfully considered one of the best paintings in the filmography of Jackie Chan.
The daughter of the Chinese consul is kidnapped in Los Angeles. The inconsolable father connects to the search for his old friend, Inspector Lee. The FBI does not want to be interfered with by a policeman from Hong Kong and decides to distract a guest from an investigation, attaching to him an observer - the talkative and eccentric agent Carter. Offended by such an unflattering evaluation of his work, he joins up with Inspector Lee to find a girl and prove that she is capable of much.
