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The Medallion
2003 88 min Hong Kong, United States of America PG-13 12+
★5.0
Thriller, Fantasy, Action, Comedy
Director: Gordon Chan
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Description
A Hong Kong detective suffers a fatal accident involving a mysterious medallion and is transformed into an immortal warrior with superhuman powers.
Budget:
$38M
US Gross:
$22.22M
Worldwide:
$34.3M
Starring
Jackie Chan
Actor
Lee Evans
Actor
Claire Forlani
Actor
Awards
2 nominations total
Key opinion
The Medallion is widely regarded as a lightweight, formulaic action-comedy that serves as a nostalgic vehicle for Jackie Chan's signature physical charisma. While the film is criticized for its thin plot, illogical narrative, and dated special effects, it maintains a loyal following who appreciate its breezy, uplifting tone and impressive stunt choreography.
| Acting | Jackie Chan remains the film's undeniable anchor, delivering trademark physical prowess and charm that satisfy fans of his martial arts style. | |
| Direction | The film utilizes Sammo Hung’s choreography to deliver dynamic, high-energy fight sequences that define the movie's entertainment value. | |
| Screenplay | The script is consistently criticized for its lack of narrative depth, thin character motivations, and glaring logic gaps. | |
| Production | Special effects are considered visually dated and budget-constrained, with some viewers finding that the reliance on CGI diminishes the realism of the stunts. | |
| Humor | Opinions on the humor are divided: some find the pairing with Li Evans genuinely funny and charming, while others dismiss the comedic elements as weak or forced. |