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Jackie Chan: My Story
成龍的傳奇
1998 75 min Hong Kong PG-13 0+
★7.2
Documentary
Director: Jackie Chan
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Teaser
Description
Jackie Chan is one of the world's biggest action stars, famed for his wacky sense of humor, remarkable martial arts techniques, and willingness to perform incredible stunts without the use of doubles -- or a net. This video takes a personal look at Chan as he works on screen projects in Hollywood and Beijing and candidly discusses his life and work.
Starring
Jackie Chan
Actor
Willie Chan
Actor
Charles Chan
Actor
Stanley Tong
Actor
Key opinion
This documentary serves as a sincere, if limited, personal look at Jackie Chan’s trajectory from a struggling stuntman to an international icon. While fans appreciate the rare behind-the-scenes access and reflections on his work ethic, the film is often criticized for its superficiality and inability to adequately cover his vast career in a short timeframe.
| Theme | The film succeeds in showcasing Chan's relentless work ethic and the physical risks he took to revolutionize martial arts choreography. | |
| Originality | The documentary provides a rare, candid look at Chan's early life, including his grueling training at the Beijing Opera school and his humble beginnings as a stuntman. | |
| Runtime | The 75-minute runtime is insufficient to meaningfully explore the depth of a 40-year career and a complex life, leaving significant biographical gaps. | |
| Production | Production choices, including repetitive self-praise and tacky cinematic insertions, detract from the film's sincerity. | |
| Theme | Viewers are split on the portrayal of the man himself: some find his reflections warm and humanizing, while others feel the film paints a disjointed or overly curated portrait of a star who feels 'no longer himself'. |