The Myth (2005)

Archeologist Jack keeps having reoccurring dreams of a past life, where he is the great General Meng Yi, who is sworn to protect a Korean Princess named Ok-Soo. Jack decides to go investigate everything with his friend William.

Director:

Stanley Tong

Writers:

Stanley Tong (screenplay), Hui-Ling Wang (screenplay)

Stars:

Bing Shao, Jackie Chan, Weixing Yao

1 win & 5 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Bing Shao	...	Nangong Yan
Jackie Chan	...	Meng Yi / Jack
Weixing Yao	...	General Shen
Jianzhong Zhang	...	Official
Kim Hee-seon	...	Ok Soo
Min-su Choi	...	General Choi (as Choi Min Soo)
Yang Jian	...	General Choi's Aide
Gang Wu	...	General Choi's Aide
Tony Ka Fai Leung	...	William
Maggie Lau	...	Maggie
Leon Head	...	Dr. Smith
Sudhanshu Pandey	...	Dasar Guard Captain (as Sudanshu Pandde)
Jingke Liang	...	Governess
Gang Cai	...	Artist
Sasidharan Nair Sajith Kumar	...	Dasar Guard A

Storyline

Martial arts legend Jackie Chan stars as Jack, a world-renowned archaeologist who has begun having mysterious dreams of a past life as a warrior in ancient China. When a fellow scientist enlists his help locating the mausoleum of China's first emperor, the past collides violently with the present as Jack discovers his amazing visions are based in fact. Assisted by the spirit of a noble princess...

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Plot Keywords:

warrior | ancient china | reincarnation | hare krishna | time travel | 

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Taglines:

An Unforgettable Journey Through Time Unearths A Hero For The Ages

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Comedy | Drama | Fantasy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of action and violence, and some sensuality

Did You Know?

Trivia

Jackie Chan sings the theme song in the outtakes.

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Goofs

(at around 1h 50 mins) In the end of the movie, when Jack closes the book, on the cover it is written "The Mnth" instead of "The Myth". The difference may be hardly noticeable because of the stylized characters.

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Connections

References Jackie Chan Adventures (2000)

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Soundtracks

Endless Love
(Korean version)
Written by Choi Joon Young
Performed by Jackie Chan and Kim Hee-seon

User Reviews

brilliant jackie chan movie

This is a much better movie than previous jc movies made in Hollywood! There is more of a story and more drama. The scenery is excellent. It really brings out the beauty China and India has to offer. After reading several comments from reviewers i can not understand that they did not like this movie. Yes it's more serious, yes it is not typical JC action. But people forget JC is not up to his stunts because of his age. Still he kicks ass like the martial artist he is. I am a Jackie Chan fan since i could watch movies (5 years old)! And i have always liked his movies until he made real bad ones in Hollywood! Since his return in Hongkong you can see the improvement (maybe freedom he has making this movie)! The use of CGI was fitting for this kind of story.Honestly i really was moved by the story. People who love action you will get what you want,amazing stunts and the best martial arts! Also you romantic lovers will not be disappointed! I have only one point of criticism and that is the abrupt ending! But overall one of the better (Jackie Chan) movies made these last years.

Details

Country:

Hong Kong China

Language:

Mandarin Cantonese English Korean

Release Date:

23 September 2005 (Hong Kong)

Also Known As:

The Myth

Filming Locations:

Xi'an, Shaanxi, China

Box Office

Budget:

$15,000,000 (estimated)

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$6,669,097

Company Credits

Production Co:

JCE Movies, China Film Group Corporation (CFGC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

122 min 118 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1