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Chinese Zodiac

Original title: Shi er shengxiao
  • 2012
  • PG-13
  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
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Jackie Chan and Zoe Zhang in Chinese Zodiac (2012)
A man searches the world for a set of mystic artifacts. The twelve bronze heads of the animals from the Chinese zodiac.
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A man searches the world for a set of mystic artifacts. The twelve bronze heads of the animals from the Chinese zodiac.A man searches the world for a set of mystic artifacts. The twelve bronze heads of the animals from the Chinese zodiac.A man searches the world for a set of mystic artifacts. The twelve bronze heads of the animals from the Chinese zodiac.

  • Director
    • Jackie Chan
  • Writers
    • Frankie Chan
    • Jackie Chan
    • Cherryyoko
  • Stars
    • Jackie Chan
    • Shu Qi
    • Xingtong Yao
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    25K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jackie Chan
    • Writers
      • Frankie Chan
      • Jackie Chan
      • Cherryyoko
    • Stars
      • Jackie Chan
      • Shu Qi
      • Xingtong Yao
    • 72User reviews
    • 64Critic reviews
    • 29Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 13 nominations total

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    Jackie Chan
    Jackie Chan
    • Asian Hawk
    Shu Qi
    Shu Qi
    • David's Wife
    Xingtong Yao
    • Coco
    Kwon Sang-woo
    Kwon Sang-woo
    • Simon
    Oliver Platt
    Oliver Platt
    • Lawrence Morgan
    Daniel Wu
    Daniel Wu
    • Hospital Doctor
    Alaa Safi
    Alaa Safi
    • Vulture
    Ellen Costa
    Ellen Costa
    • News Commentator
    Wen Jiang
    Wen Jiang
    • Narrator
    • (voice)
    Caitlin Dechelle
    Caitlin Dechelle
    • Katie
    Fahim Fazli
    Fahim Fazli
    • Abdul
    Max Huang
    Max Huang
    • Michael's Bodyguard
    David Torok
    David Torok
    • Michael's Bodyguard
    Stephen Chang
    Stephen Chang
    • Asian
    Wai-Kwong Lo
    Wai-Kwong Lo
    • Pirate Chief
    • (as Kenneth Low)
    Chen Bolin
    Chen Bolin
    • Wu Qing
    • (as Bo-lin Chen)
    Fan Liao
    Fan Liao
    • David
    Peng Lin
    Peng Lin
    • Reporter
    • (as Lin Peng)
    • Director
      • Jackie Chan
    • Writers
      • Frankie Chan
      • Jackie Chan
      • Cherryyoko
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    User reviews72

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    7paul_haakonsen

    Indiana Chan? Or something like that...

    For a Jackie Chan movie, then he really went all out this time, putting on an adventure unlike anything he has done before. That being said, I am not saying that his previous work has been less than this movie, it is just that this movie takes Jackie Chan's breathtaking stunts and combines it with an adventure much in the likes of "Indiana Jones", and it actually works out for a nice combination, and a nice change of scenery for Jackie Chan.

    As with all Jackie Chan movies, there is a hefty amount of action, martial arts, jaw-dropping stunts and comedy in this movie. And yes, it delivers on all these accounts. And he proves that despite being up in age, then he still is the undisputed master of stunts and this particular style of movies.

    There is nothing much to say about this movie actually, as it is fairly what you'd expect from a Jackie Chan movie, and any fans of him will not be disappointed while watching this movie.

    Jackie Chan does it again and even gives Indiana Jones a run for his money this time.

    I was really surprised when I saw Shu Qi and Daniel Wu make a short cameo appearance at the end of the movie. That really was a nice touch to the movie.
    6claudio_carvalho

    A Typical Jackie Chan Film

    The international thief JC (Jackie Chan) and his team are hired to steal two bronze heads of the Chinese Zodiac by the MP Corporation that is specialized in supply stolen relics to auctions. After many incidents, JC befriends the women Coco (Helen Yao) and Catherine (Laura Weissbecker) and together with his crew, they live intense adventures and betrayals.

    "Sap ji sang ciu", a.k.a. "Chinese Zodiac", is a typical Jackie Chan Film, with a naive and funny full of action story. The beginning is breathtaking, with JC rolling and passing by an army and makes the movie worthwhile watching. My vote is six.

    Title (Brazil): "Operação Zodíaco" ("Zodiac Operation")
    7curtis-8

    Classic late-Chan, today!

    This is a classic late-period style Jackie Chan Chinese action-adventure. Not quite as good as the Operation Condor/Armour of God movies it's supposed to be a sequel to (nor as good as Supercop/Police Story films) but every bit as good as The Accidental Spy, Who Am I?, and The Myth. And I thought all of those were quite enjoyable.

    This movie shares all the great features and all of the flaws of Chan's self produced and/or directed films. They have a great sense of humor and the stunt/action sequences are quite inventive. But they are also quite cartoony--the acting is VERY broad--and there's quite a bit in it that defies any common sense. But who really cares, right? This is Chan unfiltered.

    The only REAL flaw to the film is the clumsy way Chan keeps inserting his moral messages. He has characters tell us what's right and wrong in very stilted dialog instead of creating situations that demonstrate his points. (not to mention that a few of his morals seem to have been government imposed--"we are not to interfere with the social structure in any way" a protest leader incongruously says as Chan nods wisely and says "That's right!") But I think this will make a fine home video release for the US audience, once they edit out some of the more China-centric chit chat, re-dub the dialog (or at least all the English, which is horribly spoken by the international cast) and replace a couple of oddly inappropriate pop tunes).

    I'll be buying it for my JC collection!
    7nairtejas

    Powerful Action Packed Movie But...

    Jackie Chan is a charmer! I cannot believe he received two Guinness World Records for this action packed interesting movie.

    It starts with a fine note about some relics and then Jackie and his team who are befriended by a French mademoiselle set out on an adventure to find the French lady's great grandfather's remains but Chan and his team have other plans. As the story moves forwards, things start to squirt out and everything makes sense.

    The action quotient for this movie is amazing and Chan has given chance to the females, too. It was interesting and at times funny, too. The plot is not much of a shocker if you have watched other Jackie Chan movies but with a speculation that this is his last action one, I give it 7/10.

    Everything else with stunts, screenplay and direction is good; music is fine and numbing during action sequences. But as a whole, it is pretty enjoyable one compared to the recently released Hollywood movies.

    Bottom line: It will make a perfect weekend movie with your kids.

    WATCH OUT FOR: Jackie Chan, of course!

    Can be watched with a typical Indian family? YES

    Language: No | Sex: No | Drugs: No | Nudity: No Z Alcohol: No
    8ramkumar-uiic

    Jackie Chan of 1980's 1990's is back

    Went in with a load of expectations as it was jackie's full fledged action movie after a long time ........ and sequel of a highly entertaining "Armour of God" added more zeal to the expectations ... movie starts off with a superb stunt with jackie trademark of riskiness written all over ... then movie movie moves off superfast with stunts, comedy and entertainment all through the way ... 2 and half hours runs without brakes ..... jackie is wonderful throughout the film ... though the movie misses jackieism of 80's and 90's a little bit , still the magic works .........

    verdict: Jackie's show throughout - highly entertaining ... action fans don't miss it ;)

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    • Trivia
      Jackie Chan set a Guinness World Record in this movie for "Most Credits in One Movie". Chan carried out fifteen of the major creative moviemaking roles for this movie, including Director, Producer, Actor, Fight Choreographer, and Composer, breaking the previous record of eleven credits held by Robert Rodriguez.
    • Goofs
      After Jackie has obtained the Bronze Dragon mid free fall, he proceeds to place it in a silver bag. The following shot then shows the Bronze Dragon and the black netting bag in the possession of Vulture (Alaa Safi).
    • Quotes

      Lawrence Morgan: It's one million euros each, and if he gets us the dragon as well, I'll add another zero.

    • Alternate versions
      The International Version featuring an English dub is shortened to 1h 49 min, has several streamlining and reshuffling of scenes, lacks the "lost in translation" part for obvious reasons as well as features an entirely different end credit with Jackie Chan outtakes from previous movies.
    • Connections
      Follows Armour of God (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      Shi Er Sheng Xiao (12 Zodiacs)
      Music and Lyrics by Leehom Wang

      Performed by Leehom Wang

      [Theme song]

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    • Release date
      • October 18, 2013 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Hong Kong
      • China
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Mandarin
      • French
      • Spanish
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • Armour of God III
    • Filming locations
      • Vanuatu
    • Production companies
      • Golden Harvest Company
      • Beijing Dragon Garden Culture & Art
      • Emperor Film Production
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $171,339,013
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 49 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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