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Railroad Tigers
铁道飞虎
2016 124 min China 18+
★5.7
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, War
Director: Sheng Ding
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Description
A railroad worker in China in 1941 leads a team of freedom fighters against the Japanese in order to get food for the poor.
Budget:
$50M
US Gross:
$218,044
Worldwide:
$102.21M
Starring
Jackie Chan
Actor
Jaycee Cho-Ming Chan
Actor
Zitao Huang
Actor
Awards
Asian Film Academy 2017
— Best Visual Effects
Asian Film Academy 2017
— Best Production Design
Key opinion
Railroad Tigers is a lighthearted, escapist action-comedy that leans heavily on Jackie Chan's established formula and persona. While it offers nostalgic entertainment and serviceable stunts for longtime fans, it suffers from a predictable plot and a lack of original creative ambition.
| Acting | Jackie Chan provides the film's core appeal through his signature acrobatic stunt work and comedic timing. | |
| Originality | The film utilizes familiar, formulaic storytelling tropes that offer little in the way of creative innovation. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative balance is divisive; some viewers appreciate the lighthearted, goofy tone, while others find the premise naive and lacking in clear purpose. | |
| Pacing | The pacing is inconsistent, with the film suffering from a sluggish start before arriving at a more resonant, albeit sudden, finale. |