rosaw | shanghai night (Reply)

I just got home from Shanghai Knights. There are a thousand reasons I didn't see this movie before tonight. Nearly all of those reasons have to do with my workaholic impulses combined with my fear of being disappointed by the film. I loved Shanghai Noon -- I thought it was the best of Jackie's U.S. movies so far (my faves for his Chinese movies are Gorgeous and Accidental Spy). But I am now beyond sorry I waited so late to see Shanghai Knights. It has humor, fantastic stunts, great interaction between Roy and Chon. As a sequel it was a great romp and lived up to the first movie. Anachronisms. Well, yes, there were about a million but it was a great story. Fun. Danger. Fireworks. And stunts, many wonderful stunts. It was so much fun to watch, I can't wait to go again. Roy and Chon are just endearing, their affection is so genuine and fresh. I am furiously re-reading all of sidewinder's shanghai noon fiction (which is wonderful!) and wishing there was just more of the Jackie love out there. He has terrific chemistry with Owen Wilson, they work well together. I hope there will be another Shanghai movie, since there's going to be a third Rush Hour.