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Miracles: The Canton Godfather
奇蹟
1989 126 min Hong Kong PG-13 12+
★7.0
Crime, Action, Comedy, Drama
Director: Jackie Chan
🎭 Based on
«Pocketful of Miracles»
Trailers
Description
A country boy becomes the head of a gang through the purchase of some lucky roses from an old lady. He and a singer at the gang's nightclub try to do a good deed for the old lady when her daughter comes to visit.
Worldwide:
$34.04M
Starring
Jackie Chan
Actor
Anita Mui
Actor
Ah-Lei Gua
Actor
Awards
1 win & 8 nominations total
Key opinion
Miracles is widely considered one of Jackie Chan's most ambitious and artistically sophisticated directorial efforts, blending classical Hollywood sentimentality with high-energy Hong Kong action. While most viewers praise its grand scale and charm, some find the narrative structure overstuffed or sluggish compared to his pure action vehicles.
| Acting | Jackie Chan’s performance is bolstered by his undeniable charisma and successful pivot toward a more dramatic, character-driven role. | |
| Originality | The action choreography remains top-tier, particularly the inventive, high-stakes climax that stands as a highlight of Chan's career. | |
| Acting | Anita Mui’s vibrant performance provides essential chemistry and emotional grounding for the film’s romantic and comedic beats. | |
| Adaptation | The film succeeds as a genre-blending homage to classic Hollywood storytelling, effectively translating Frank Capra-esque themes into a distinct Hong Kong setting. | |
| Runtime | Opinions on runtime are divided; fans appreciate the lavish, character-focused world-building, while others feel the film is overlong and lacks consistent pacing. |