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Producer (s): Jackie Chan, Solon So, Willie Chan, Roger Birnbaum, Gary Barber, Jonathan Glickman

In the 1880's, Carson City Sheriff, Chon Wangs (Jackie Chan) father (who is the keeper of the Imperial Seal) has been murdered by Parliament and royal family member Nelson Rathbone (Aidan Gillen). Rathbone steals the Seal and leaves.Chon Wang's sister, Chon Lin (Fann Wong) witnessed Rathbone murdering her father. Lin follows Rathbone to London to seek vengeance for the death of her father. mean while sending Chon a letter telling him of the murder. Chon then travels to New York for Roy O'Bannon (Owen Wilson), who is a successful...waiter!?

When rejoicing about past times, the two set off to London to meet up with Lin. When getting to London they soon find out that Rathbone has made a deal with Chinese contact, Wu Chan (Donnie Yen). I wont spoil it for you!

Here is a first for Jackie Chan, yes working with Donnie Yen. After Knights, Jackie cameo'ed in Twins Effect, which Donnie Yen was the action director of. Another amusing part of Knights was its historical cameo's. For incenses Chon and Roy meeting the young Charlie Chaplin. Both Chon and Roy working with the future author of the Sherlock Holmes novels, Roy O'Bannon actually coming up with the name, Sherlock Holmes!

Another surprise was Fann Wong, this was the first of me seeing her act and she played her role well. She worked good with Jackie and Owen. The fights in Knights turned out to be better than Noon. The Lobby fight was good although it has some cartoon sound effects which spoil it. The Library fight was also very enjoyable with Jackie's use of the ladder, running along with it, flipping it, we haven't seen anything as such since First Strike. Also when Roy O'Bannon and Chon Wang see Wu Chan on the deck of the boat facing the royal family. Chon Wang suddenly leaps from the bridge they were looking from and on to the bottom. But the music used for that moment makes the scene very powerful and very enjoyable as it leads to a memorable fight against Chon Wang and Wu Chan!

Well Shanghai Knights was a feast for the eyes for Jackie fans. This is enjoyable from beginning to end.

The Pillow Fight
Roy laughing at the idea of the 'Automobile'
Chon and Roy meeting Charlie Chaplin
The Lobby Fight
The Library Fight
The Clock Tower sword fight
Chon cutting the ropes, the dramatic music makes the scene!
Chon vs. Wu Chan
The Out takes

The cartoon sound effects in the Lobby fight
Charlie Chaplin gets annoying after a while

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	Shanghai Knights Director: David Dobkin Producer (s): Jackie Chan, Solon So, Willie Chan, Roger Birnbaum, Gary Barber, Jonathan Glickman In the 1880's, Carson City Sheriff, Chon Wangs (Jackie Chan) father (who is the keeper of the Imperial Seal) has been murdered by Parliament and royal family member Nelson Rathbone (Aidan Gillen). Rathbone steals the Seal and leaves.Chon Wang's sister, Chon Lin (Fann Wong) witnessed Rathbone murdering her father. Lin follows Rathbone to London to seek vengeance for the death of her father. mean while sending Chon a letter telling him of the murder. Chon then travels to New York for Roy O'Bannon (Owen Wilson), who is a successful...waiter!? When rejoicing about past times, the two set off to London to meet up with Lin. When getting to London they soon find out that Rathbone has made a deal with Chinese contact, Wu Chan (Donnie Yen). I wont spoil it for you! Here is a first for Jackie Chan, yes working with Donnie Yen. After Knights, Jackie cameo'ed in Twins Effect, which Donnie Yen was the action director of. Another amusing part of Knights was its historical cameo's. For incenses Chon and Roy meeting the young Charlie Chaplin. Both Chon and Roy working with the future author of the Sherlock Holmes novels, Roy O'Bannon actually coming up with the name, Sherlock Holmes! Another surprise was Fann Wong, this was the first of me seeing her act and she played her role well. She worked good with Jackie and Owen. The fights in Knights turned out to be better than Noon. The Lobby fight was good although it has some cartoon sound effects which spoil it. The Library fight was also very enjoyable with Jackie's use of the ladder, running along with it, flipping it, we haven't seen anything as such since First Strike. Also when Roy O'Bannon and Chon Wang see Wu Chan on the deck of the boat facing the royal family. Chon Wang suddenly leaps from the bridge they were looking from and on to the bottom. But the music used for that moment makes the scene very powerful and very enjoyable as it leads to a memorable fight against Chon Wang and Wu Chan! Well Shanghai Knights was a feast for the eyes for Jackie fans. This is enjoyable from beginning to end. Highlights The Pillow Fight Roy laughing at the idea of the 'Automobile' Chon and Roy meeting Charlie Chaplin The Lobby Fight The Library Fight The Clock Tower sword fight Chon cutting the ropes, the dramatic music makes the scene! Chon vs. Wu Chan The Out takes Letdowns The cartoon sound effects in the Lobby fight Charlie Chaplin gets annoying after a while Rating: 7.0 out of 10.0