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Dragon Lord
龍少爺
1982 102 min Hong Kong PG-13 12+
★6.7
Action, Comedy
Director: Jackie Chan
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Description
Dragon and his madcap pal Cowboy spend their days getting into mischief, frustrating the elders, chasing girls, and competing in the village sport. When Dragon overhears a fiendish plot by smugglers to sell China's national treasures overseas, the pair leap into action. Also, Cowboy's wealthy father is kidnapped by the villainous and lethal Big Boss, and the scene is set for a furious martial arts showdown.
Worldwide:
$8.9M
Starring
Jackie Chan
Actor
Mars
Actor
Michael Wai-Man Chan
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Dragon Lord is widely regarded as a significant transitional work in Jackie Chan’s career, showcasing his evolving style and impressive stunt prowess. While critics note a loosely structured narrative, the film is celebrated as an essential entry for fans due to its high-quality fight choreography and physical comedy.
| stunts | The film features groundbreaking, high-quality stunt work, including an iconic shuttlecock sequence, that highlights Jackie Chan's physical performance. | |
| Acting | The fight choreography remains a highlight, successfully echoing the style and technical proficiency seen in previous classics like Drunken Master. | |
| Humor | The humor utilizes silent-film techniques and charming performances, though the lack of a cohesive script makes its execution feel inconsistent. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative structure is divisive; some appreciate its simple, professionally crafted execution, while others point out that the abandonment of a formal script leads to a disjointed story. |