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Shanghai Noon (2000) Rank 3 Reviews
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Days of Thunder (Travis Hoover)
Portland Oregonian (Kim Morgan)
The film is still a wonderful lark filled with an ingredient most summer blockbusters lack -- likability. ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Portland Oregonian (Kim Morgan)
San Francisco Chronicle (Bob Graham)
San Francisco Chronicle (Bob Graham)
San Francisco Examiner (Walter Addiego)
Scott Renshaw
The next time an international action star comes calling on Hollywood, and needs a buddy actioncomedy partner, I hope they pick Owen Wilson again. The quirky actor does something few actors have the ability to do: He can make you forget you're watching ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Scott Renshaw
Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice
There's a story about a Chinese hero who travels to America's old West on a mission. How much more high concept can you get than East meets West Anyway, the hero encounters trouble almost immediately, forcing him to fall in with the local native ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice
The King's Room (Paul Perkins)
What
can Hollywood do to us to make up for the very boring and bad of a film called
Wild Wild West with Will Smith? How can they make a new western that the new
generation could like? They will make it have a good story with comedy and
action in it. ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at The King's Room (Paul Perkins)
John Beachem
Jackie Chan has been called the Buster Keaton of the '90s. At first I didn't believe this to be an accurate statement, since many of his older films ("Rumble in the Bronx" in particular) are a little more serious. However, after the release of "Rush ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at John Beachem
Film Quips Online (John R. McEwen)
Wilson's soft-spoken, beach-bum interpretation is in contrast with the old West setting, but it works hilariously. Although Ray is intent to look and act cool as a lawless gunslinger, he's not really into killing (or dying), and his relationship with ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Film Quips Online (John R. McEwen)
Movielocity Movie Reviews (Blake Kunisch)
With expectations being very limited coming into this movie, it didn't take much to impress me, but somehow Shanghai Noon pulled off a coup and was able to keep me entertained throughout and I enjoyed the movie. Starring Jackie Chan as an Imperial guard ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Movielocity Movie Reviews (Blake Kunisch)
filmfacts (Andreas Edler)
A Guide to Current DVD (Aaron Beierle)
Salon.com (Stephanie Zacharek)
Jackie Chan's latest teams him up in 1880s America with Owen Wilson -- and gives a giddy glimpse of what he'll be doing after he gets too old to do his death-defying stunts. ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Salon.com (Stephanie Zacharek)
Film.com (Sean Means)
Lets Jackie Chan have some fun, ride a horse and frolic in the American West. And when Jackie's having fun, at least some of it trickles down to us. ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Film.com (Sean Means)
So I Saw This Movie... (John Halbert)
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New York Times (A.O. Scott)
Shanghai Noon is, in classic western tradition, a celebration of male bonding, unabashedly juvenile, boyishly risqué and disarmingly sweet. ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at New York Times (A.O. Scott)
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MovieFreak.com (Dan Peters)
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DVD Authority.com (Matt Brighton)
One Guy's Opinion (Frank Swietek)
Three Movie Buffs (Eric Nash)
That is the limit of Chan's acting in American films. His characters are always soft spoken, likable, well mannered martial artists. The reason his team up movies works so well is because it takes another actor to fill the void that Chan's limited ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Three Movie Buffs (Eric Nash)
Boston Herald (Paul Sherman)
Austin Chronicle (Marc Savlov)
After more than 70 films, Jackie Chan has finally met his match, and wouldn't you know, it's Owen Wilson (UT acting alum and Wes Anderson's writing partner). With his scruffy blond mane and that battered nose that looks as though he borrowed it from ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Austin Chronicle (Marc Savlov)
Reel Movie Critic (George O. Singleton)
Ray O'Bannon (Owen Wilson), a young, blond Robert Redford type, is a thief who robs trains. On this particular train are the Imperial Guards and 100,000 gold bars. In the course of robbing the patrons and stealing the mail car, Owen and his group kill ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Reel Movie Critic (George O. Singleton)
JoBlo's Movie Emporium ("JoBlo")
Hit-and-miss for most of its way, I expected more from this film which delivered several funny one-liners, a couple of cool action scenes, but ultimately dragged on for too long. Looking back, there isn't any particular scene which stood as spectacular ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at JoBlo's Movie Emporium ("JoBlo")
Baltimore Sun (Chris Kaltenbach)
The martial arts wizard shows a nice feel for the Butch and Sundance thing. ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Baltimore Sun (Chris Kaltenbach)
San Francisco Chronicle (Bob Graham)
This is almost Mel Brooks territory: The frontiersmen think the Chinese are Jews, while the white settlers think it's the Crow Indians who are. ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at San Francisco Chronicle (Bob Graham)
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (Jack Garner)
Jackie Chan's latest comedy-adventure is an amusing genre-blender, mixing Chan's Hong Kong action with Hollywood's cowboy tradition.The result is hit-and-miss lighthearted fun, offering a few laughs and a moderate range of familiar ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (Jack Garner)
Charlotte Observer (Lawrence Toppman)
This is one of the few recent westerns that requires you to keep your eyes open and memory engaged. ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Charlotte Observer (Lawrence Toppman)
Chicago Tribune (Michael Wilmington)
The first hit movie western of the new century - wins us with a wink. It leaves you in a bright, happily cross-cultural mood. Adios, amigos. And vaya con Jackie Chan. ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Chicago Tribune (Michael Wilmington)
USA Today (Mike Clark)
This one looks like a sure bet for seven weeks (at least) of audience good fortune. ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at USA Today (Mike Clark)
Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
If you see only one martial arts Western this year (and there is probably an excellent chance of that), this is the one. ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Sean Axmaker)
He (Chan) still can turn a silly little action comedy like this into a high-spirited, butt-kicking good time. ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Sean Axmaker)
New York Post (Jonathan Foreman)
The most enjoyable western comedy since "Blazing ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at New York Post (Jonathan Foreman)
San Francisco Examiner (Walter Addiego)
Funny enough that it could make buddy pictures respectable again. ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at San Francisco Examiner (Walter Addiego)
Palo Alto Weekly (Jeanne Aufmuth)
watchingmovies.com (Rob McKinnon)
The entire cast delivers the comedic goods with all the sincerity of a Shakespearean troop. ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at watchingmovies.com (Rob McKinnon)
Laramie Movie Scope (Robert Roten)
I'd probably be remiss if I did not mention Jackie Chan's incredible stunt work in this film. Chan, one of the top film stars in the world, has always been famous for doing his own stunts. He's also famous for his physical comedy. The standard barroom ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Laramie Movie Scope (Robert Roten)
The UK Critic (Ian Waldron-Mantgani)
"Shanghai Noon" still leaves us feeling good, because the credit cookies redeem the minutes that precede them. Usually I leave movies with teeth clenched and a cold stare that could rival the look of John Lydon at a meeting of the Malcolm McLaren Fan ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at The UK Critic (Ian Waldron-Mantgani)
The New Zealand Herald
The French film beat this one to the title East West but, of course, that dopey pun is all the more suitable for the latest in Hong Kong star Jackie Chan's stateside action-comedy franchise.It's not the last pun either - Chan's character, a hapless ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at The New Zealand Herald
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Reeling Reviews (Robin and Laura Clifford)
The great Jackie Chan has been an international action/martial arts star for many years. He has made some mildly successful forays into mainstream American flicks with "Rumble in the Bronx" and "Mr. Nice Guy," but finally achieved popular notices, here, ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Reeling Reviews (Robin and Laura Clifford)
Steve Rhodes
Last, but not least, Jackie is perfectly matched with Owen Wilson, as a sidekick who can best be thought of as the antiJackie. Owen's character is as unsure and lazy as Jackie's character is bold and energetic. Hands down, however, Owen gets almost all ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Steve Rhodes
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Movies for Guys
Alas, as good as the fight sequences were, and as funny as Owen and Jackie could be, this movie moved a little too slow at times to warrant a 4 star rating. It certainly could wait for DVD ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Movies for Guys
Ozus' World Movie Reviews (Dennis Schwartz)
This is a winning madcap comedy, enhanced by the mercurial pairing of Jackie Chan with Owen Wilson. It also features a fluid script and some irrepressible comedy routines. Though the plot of the film revisits the familiar territory of the princess being ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Ozus' World Movie Reviews (Dennis Schwartz)
Filmtracks (Christian Clemmensen)
As to be expected, Edelman's score for Shanghai Noon
is pleasantly enjoyable and, like the film, not very demanding of attention.
With themes of rather simplistic construction and a consistently positive,
major-key attitude, Edelman creates ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Filmtracks (Christian Clemmensen)
Scott's Movie Reviews (Scott Mantz)
The buddy flick gets a new twist when the old east meets the old west, and it's an exciting and often funny trip to take. Jackie Chan continues his domination of the American film market, and Owen Wilson finally gets the right commercial vehicle to ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Scott's Movie Reviews (Scott Mantz)
Xiibaro Productions (David Perry)
Dark Horizons (Garth Franklin)
I'm the first to admit that I've never been a big Jackie Chan fan though what I have seen of him, the one element I truly like is that he's not afraid to have some fun. On its own "Shanghai Noon" isn't a particularly remarkable movie, though its ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Dark Horizons (Garth Franklin)
ShowBIZ Data
A Buena Vista Release of a Touchstone Pictures and Spyglass Entertainment Presentation of a Birnbaum/Barber Production in association with Jackie Chan Films; Executive Produced by Jackie Chan, Willie Chan and Solon So; Produced by Roger Birnbaum, Gary ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at ShowBIZ Data
Media-Assault.com (Sean Caszatt)
Jackie Chan finally achieved star status in the United States with the buddy cop movie, Rush Hour in 1998, but let Chris Tucker steal most of the spotlight. Two years later, Touchstone Pictures has released a buddy western movie, Shanghai Noon, with ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Media-Assault.com (Sean Caszatt)
Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
The best way to criticize a movie, Jean-Luc Godard once said, is to make another movie. In that spirit, "Shanghai Noon" is the answer to "Wild Wild West," although I am not sure these are ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
Shannon Patrick Sullivan
It's ironic, then, that a movie like "Shanghai Noon" which seeks to be both a traditional summer action picture and a pastiche of the western offers a surprisingly genuine view of the Wild West. This isn't the kind of realism offered by the ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Shannon Patrick Sullivan
Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
Chon Wang (which not so coincidentally sounds like John Wayne) is an Imperial Guard in China, sworn to protect the Emperor and his family. Princess Pei Pei is kidnapped and Chon joins the mission to travel to America and get her back. While in Nevada, Cho ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
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Jackie Chan fans already know what this actor is capable of. A master martial artist, he is also a comic in the tradition of silent film great Buster Keaton, and conveys much without having to resort to his limited English skills. He is the master of ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at DVD Verdict (Norman Short)
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Schwere Zeiten in der verbotenen Stadt: Prinzessin Pei Pei (Lucy Liu ) ist nicht gerade angetan vom vorherbestimmten Verlobten. Also folgt sie lieber ihrem Lehrer Andrews (Jason Connery ) nach Amerika - nur um zu erkennen, dass sie übertölpelt ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at 25frames.org (Christoph Huber)
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LA Weekly (Hazel-Dawn Dumpert)
A modest pleasure, driven by a jumble of Old West signifiers and goofball modern flourishes. ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at LA Weekly (Hazel-Dawn Dumpert)
DVDTown.com (John J. Puccio)
...not so much a laugh riot as it is an affable romp. ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at DVDTown.com (John J. Puccio)
CheckOut.com (Tim Bennett)
The story is compelling enough on its own to make a good (albeit overdone) action flick. ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at CheckOut.com (Tim Bennett)
Rambles (Elizabeth Badurina)
It's no surprise. Jackie Chan movies are always, if nothing else, a whole lot of fun. He's got an energy and a comedic timing that rivals the greats, not to mention that whole martial arts thing that he's got going. The man is like a hummingbird, never ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Rambles (Elizabeth Badurina)
eFilmCritic.com (Scott Weinberg)
Five times better than it should have been. ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at eFilmCritic.com (Scott Weinberg)
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Ron Small
In SHANGHAI NOON Jackie Chan, once again, is given the opportunity to beat villains with various bits of scenery while Owen Wilson is given his first chance to truly shine in a major film. By now Chan has become something of a cultural icon, and unlike ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Ron Small
Homer Yen
Chon certainly possesses the fighting skills necessary to fend off rowdy cowboys, dimwitted bandits, and even a hostile group of Indians. These encounters allow Chan to display his trademark comical fighting style. When he's not delivering a punch or a ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Homer Yen
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LoveHKFilm.com (Calvin McMillin)
Shanghai Noon continues the trend that began with Jackie Chan's previous American endeavor Rush Hour by pairing the HK superstar with an unlikely American counterpart. This time around, Chan is mismatched with a peculiar partner: low-key funnyman Owen ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at LoveHKFilm.com (Calvin McMillin)
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It's Wilson's film all the way. He's brings an unexpected frisson of surfer-esque chutzpah to the role of Roy, a bad guy with good intentions, a cowboy who, dammit, just wants to be loved. ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Austin Chronicle (Marc Savlov)
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New York Daily News (Jami Bernard)
A silly buddy caper that should delight the adolescent at heart, even if some of the jokes have been sitting too long in the desert sun. ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at New York Daily News (Jami Bernard)
Mixed Reviews: The Arts, The World, and More (Jill Cozzi)
Sometimes you just want a Jackie Chan movie.
Kung-fu movies bore me to death, and westerns even more so. And yet, Jackie Chan is an artist whose talent transcends the superbly choreographed fight scenes that dominate his films. A charming screen ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Mixed Reviews: The Arts, The World, and More (Jill Cozzi)
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ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
The only time Shanghai Noon falls apart is if you begin to think about the plot, which really doesn't make much sense. Ultimately, it's designed as a throwaway means of getting likeable heroes and detestable villains on the screen and ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
The Movie Mom (Nell Minow)
Jackie Chan has his best American movie role so far as Chon Wang, an imperial guard sent from China's Forbidden City to Colorado's Carson City to rescue a kidnapped Princess (Lucy Liu) in the old West of 1881. Along the way he meets Roy (Owen Wilson) a ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at The Movie Mom (Nell Minow)
Movie Habit (Marty Mapes)
Unfortunately, the filmmakers underused Chan’s talents. His role could have been played by anyone. I didn’t go to see Shanghai Noon the comedy. I went to see Shanghai Noon the Jackie Chan movie, and I was ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Movie Habit (Marty Mapes)
Bob Bloom
"Shanghai Noon" is a comedic Western, a funny culture clash in which an Imperial guard (Chan) comes to the Old West of 1881 to rescue a kidnapped princess ("Ally McBeal's" Lucy Liu).Along the way, Chan's Chon Wang meets a fasttalking con artist, but ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Bob Bloom
Christian Pyle
References to classic westerns abound. Chon Wang sounds like John Wayne when pronounced with Chan's accent ("That's an awful cowboy name," responds Roy). Berkeley is made up to look like his character's namesake, Lee Van Cleef, who starred alongside ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Christian Pyle
ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
Rush Hour has frequently been referred to as Jackie Chan's English-language breakthrough, and, at least from a box-office standpoint, there's truth to that claim. However, much of what makes a Chan performance special was missing from that film, as the Ho ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
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Big Picture Big Sound (Joe Lozito)
It's 1881, and Jackie Chan's Chinese Imperial Guard, Chon Wang (if you understood the title pun, you'll like his name too), walks into a saloon in a small Western town. Surrounded by all manner of scruffy cowboys who would make Clint Eastwood's day, ...read the complete Shanghai Noon movie review at Big Picture Big Sound (Joe Lozito)
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