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Cast
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Lester
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Christy Chung | ... |
Charlotte Watson
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Johann Myers | ... |
Giscard
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Alex Bao | ... |
Jai
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Siu-Ming Lau | ... |
Antiquerium Dealer
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Diana C. Weng | ... |
Undercover Woman
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Chow Pok Fu | ... |
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Tat-kwong Chan | ... |
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Wai Cheung Mak | ... |
Monk
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Anthony Carpio | ... |
Guard Monk
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Plot Summary
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
Eddie, an indomitable Hong Kong cop, is transformed into an immortal warrior with superhuman powers after a fatal accident involving a mysterious medallion. Eddie enlists the help of British Interpol agent Nicole to determine the secret of the medallion and face down the evil Snakehead who wants to use its magical powers for his own nefarious plans. Written by AB
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for action violence and some sexual humor | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
22 August 2003 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Highbinders See more »Box Office
Budget:
$41,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$130,927 (Japan) (18 June 2004)Gross:
$130,927 (Japan) (18 June 2004)Company Credits
Production Co:
Emperor Multimedia Group (EMG), Golden Port Productions Ltd., Living Films See more »
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Technical Specs
Runtime:
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ColorAspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1
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Written by Richard Jankovich
Performed by Burnside Project
Courtesy of Bar None Records
By Arrangement with Ocean Park Music Group
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Did You Know?
Trivia
The original title for this film was "Highbinders". See more »Goofs
When Nicole kisses Eddie in the morgue when he is dead, you can see Jackie's throat move. See more »Crazy Credits
Outtakes from the film are shown during the closing credits, ending with a shot of Eddie and Nicole flying through the air away from the castle. See more »Soundtracks
"Cue the Pulse to Begin"Written by Richard Jankovich
Performed by Burnside Project
Courtesy of Bar None Records
By Arrangement with Ocean Park Music Group
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It has taken Jackie Chan about 27 years, a good 60 movies or so, and a few near death experiences for him to decide that he can start making movies that don't regularly involve certain death, thanks to CGI. The results are not so good. In fact, I'll just say it: 'The Medallion' is a terrible action movie.
Jackie plays Eddie Yang, a Hong Kong detective chasing a villain named Snakehead (those villains and their crazy names). Snakehead, like all Hong Kong villains is actually English, so when he kidnaps a boy with the power to control The Medallion, Yang follows him to Ireland to reclaim the Medallion and find the child (who just goes to prove, that even if you live in a Buddhist temple in a sewer below Hong Kong, you can still learn to speak perfect English with an English accent).
Seems like 'The Golden Child'? Why yes, yes it does. Its a fun fantasy movie for kids, but anyone wanting to watch an action movie should watch this up until a short cameo appearance by Sammo Hung and then turn it off very quickly. Now I'm not a fan of CGI action, but I assumed that with Jackie Chan starring and Sammo Hung directing the action - two action masters - could still pull of some entertaining action scenes. Apparently not, as 'The Medallion' is only marginally better than, oh, say 'Charlie's Angels 2'.
Fun for kids, but action fans should avoid entirely. I'm being generous when I give this 5/10.