Jackie Chan's recent films is more a disheartening testament to his submission to the CCP than a triumph of creativity. The influence of an authoritarian government on the narrative is painfully evident. Despite massive earnings and local praise, the movie's quality is alarming - it's riddled with outdated CGI, subpar acting, and a propagandistic plot devoid of purpose.
This film, while financially successful, stands as an unfortunate symbol of a once-iconic actor's decline, a grim reflection on the status of creative freedom under repressive regimes, and a stark reminder of the extent of control exerted over the Chinese population.
It woefully fails to offer a memorable cinematic experience.
This film, while financially successful, stands as an unfortunate symbol of a once-iconic actor's decline, a grim reflection on the status of creative freedom under repressive regimes, and a stark reminder of the extent of control exerted over the Chinese population.
It woefully fails to offer a memorable cinematic experience.