Jackie Chan has been a staple in Martial Arts movies for over 5 decades. This guy continues to hone his craft and dazzle people. Here are some of Jackie Chan’s top-notch films.
Rumble in the Bronx (1995)
Jackie plays a character named Keung who’s a Hong Kong cop, but takes a vacation to go to his uncle’s wedding and help him with things in New York City. He also agrees to look after and help out at the shop after his uncle sold it to a young lady. He fights off the local thugs in the neighborhood. This film showed his martial arts prowess and his stunt ability to a wider audience.
Shanghai Noon (2000)
Chon Wang is sent to the West in a cowboy-type of a flick. He meets Roy O’Bannon who’s a train robber and they somehow get caught up in trying to save Princess Pei Pei. This is a bit left-field but shows Chan has a knack for mixing comedy, Wild West fandom, and Kung-Fu all rolled into one. A sequel called “Shanghai Knights” also came out in 2003.
Rush Hour Series (1998, 2001, 2007)
Jackie plays Chief Inspector Lee from Hong Kong who’s flown into Los Angeles to help Consul Han retrieve his daughter from some kidnappers. He works with LAPD detective James Carter, which turns into a hilarious but unique combination. This was Jackie’s most mainstream film and really helped him break into the U.S. audience. Three films in the series have been made so far.
The Legend of the Drunken Master (1994)
Here’s the sequel to Jackie’s 1978 film “Drunken Master.” He plays Wong Fei-hung, a son of a merchant. He makes a mistake that ends up getting him down and turning his sorrow into alcohol use. He goes to search for the lost artifact. Apparently, the alcohol made him sharpen his fighting skills and he goes into some serious drunken boxing. This movie is a great tie-in for both Jackie’s rising stardom in the 90s but pays homage to some of his earlier 70s films that long-time fans love.
Who Am I? (1998)
Jackie plays a character that develops amnesia after an airplane crash that nearly costs him his life. He plays a unique role that shows off martial arts, death-defying stunts, and his emotion as he tries to retrace his steps to find out his identity. The rooftop fighting scene is one for the books. This movie came in early 1998 prior to his U.S. debut, “Rush Hour.”
