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THE MEDALLION (2003) |
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MORGAN'S RATING |
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| Combining the martial arts prowess of international action superstar Jackie Chan with state-of-the-art special effects, The Medallion is an action comedy co-starring Lee Evans, Claire Forlani and Julian Sands. Chan stars as Eddie Yang, a resolute Hong Kong cop who suffers a near fatal accident while investigating a case involving a mysterious medallion. Eddie soon learns that with the powerful medallion in his possession, he gains incredible speed, strength and skills -- taking his martial arts abilities to a whole new level. Enlisting the help of a British Interpol agent Nicole James, Eddie is determined to learn the secret of the medallion and face down the evil Snakehead who wants to use its awesome powers for his own nefarious plans. |
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| Jackie Chan (Eddie Yang), Lee Evans (Arthur Watson), Claire Forlani (Nicole), Christy Cheung (Charlotte Watson), Julian Sands (Snakehead), John Rhys-Davies (Commander Hammerstock-Smythe), Anthony Wong Chau-Sang (Lester), Johann Myers (Giscard), Scott Adkins (Knight), Alex Bao (Jai), Nicola Berwick (Knight), Michael Brown (Stretcher patient), Marky Lee Campbell (Henchman Boz), Edison Chen (Attendee), Conor Dennison (Henchman Policeman), Don Ferguson (Henchman Hopalong), Johnny Goltz (Shot Henchman), Billy Hill (Miles Watson), Josie Ho, Sandy Holt (Henchman Podium), Sammy Hung (SDU Cadet), David Ismalone (Henchman Nemo), Bruce Kan (Korean smuggler), Rueben Langdon (Henchman Ritchie), Tara Leniston (Jelly Nurse), Bey Logan (Dead Henchman), Ricardo Mamood (Interpol Agent Ricky Martin), Erik Markus Schuetz (Henchman Acorn), Digger Mesch (Corporal Kirk), Jude Poyer (Henchman Spike), Matt Routledge (Henchman), Max Ruddock (Henchman), David John Saunders (Agent Brettingham), Uri Schwarz (Agent Bugsy), Matthew Sturges (Agent Harrington). |
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DIRECTOR: Gordon Chan.
WRITERS: Bennett Joshua Davlin, Alfred Cheung, Gordon Chan, Paul Wheeler and Bey Logan.
PRODUCER: Alfred Cheung.
CO-PRODUCERS: Candy Leung and Tim Kwok.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Jackie Chan, Albert Young and Willie Chan.
CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Bill Borden.
LINE PRODUCER: Rick Nathanson.
ORIGINAL MUSIC: Adrian Lee.
DISTRIBUTOR: TriStar Pictures. |
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"This summer's Master of Disguise." -- Paul Doro, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
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RELEASE DATE: August 22nd, 2003 (USA)
DVD RELEASE DATE: December 23rd, 2003 (USA)
BOX OFFICE OPENING: $8.1 million (USA)
BOX OFFICE RESULT: $22.1 million (USA)
BUDGET: $41 million (USA)
PRODUCTION DATES: July 2001 -- February 2002
- According to tour guides at Dublin Castle in Ireland, Jackie Chan hopped onto the throne during filming of the movie. This made him the first person to sit on the throne since King George V.
- Original titles for this film were "The Highbinder" and "Highbinders".
- With a budget of $41 million, this is the most expensive film ever produced in Hong Kong (at the time). This record was previously held by another Jackie Chan flick, The Accidental Spy (2002). |
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"Chan has resorted to the use of two things I thought I'd never see in associate with him: CGI and a stunt-man. And those are all that's needed to make this movie seem like every other low-budget, run-of-the-mill action film out there." -- James Berardinelli, Reel Views |
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"Beware of Jackie Chan movies featuring the transformational powers of tuxedoes or medallions." -- Jami Bernard, New York Daily News |
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"Chan's normally homegrown stuntwork is replaced by a lot of wire fighting and special effects." -- Matt Bonesteel, Washington Post |
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"A disposable entertainment, redeemed by silliness, exaggeration, and Chan's skill and charm." -- Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times |
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