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The Medallion

Action. Fantasy Combining the martial arts prowess of international action superstar Jackie Chan with state-of-the-art special effects, this action comedy stars Chan as Eddie Yang, a resolute Hong Kong cop who suffers a near fatal accident while investigating a case involving a mysterious medallion.
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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
"A disposable entertainment, redeemed by silliness, exaggeration, and Chan's skill and charm. I would not want to see it twice, but I liked seeing it once." NEU
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San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco Chronicle
"The best of Jackie Chan's American movies, a pleasant little action comedy"  POS
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New York Post
New York Post
"Given the complete lack of chemistry between Chan and Forlani, their rather awkward lip-lock isn't worth $10 to see. Sadly, neither is anything else here" NEG
United StatesUnited States USA Today "Longer on action than comedy. But with Chan's affable charm and stunning leaps, kicks and jumps, it's a good-natured and amusing spectacle"  POS
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Chicago Reader
Chicago Reader
"This is a complete mess, making up its story logic as it goes along" NEG
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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
"Chan defies time and gravity with remarkable energy, ease and resourcefulness, not to mention charm and humor." POS
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Variety
Variety
"At times plays as if it were aimed at children, but more often simply seems to be aiming blind at whatever genre cliche the five credited writers fix upon in any given scene." NEG
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