OK let’s save me some time. Look at the cover above.
All 3 are thieves. The old guy wants to retire, only he himself has just been cleaned out and needs one last score. The young guy who isn’t Jackie Chan or a baby is a womaniser who blows through money and needs a big score. The young guy who is Jackie Chan is a compulsive gambler, has big debts and has shamed his family. He needs a big score. The big score is kidnapping the baby to sell on the black market to a wealthy no-goodnik.
Of course the 2 younger non-baby guys get stuck with the baby, leading to these moments of unbridled hilarity:
– The baby sucks Jackie’s nipple.
– The baby goes in the washing machine which is then turned on.
– A nappy change turns into a full nappy fight.
– They pretend they’re gay parents.
– They leave the baby on a bus and must find him, only all buses look the same!
And so on and so forth until everyone on the cover learns something and becomes better for the experience.
This isn’t Jackie’s worst film, but at 135 minutes(!) it is too fucking long, and it is his most boring-est.
1/ Are there any “WOW!” fights?
Nope, in fact it actually has the worst fight this side of City Hunter, on a trampoline.
2/ Are there any “WOW!” stunts?
I’d be impressed if any other 50 year old guy did it, not so much Jackie. (There is quite a well choreographed car crash escape. If it wasn’t CG.)
3/ Which Jackie is it? Serious / Whimsical / Cocky…
Settling for less Jackie.
4/ Does he get to use Jackie-exclusive toys?
Only not one, but two shameless Pepsi product placements.
5/ Do stolen relics come up?
Only stolen babies.
6/ Are there hot chicks (that usually can’t act)?
The nurse who Jackie chats up for a while is cute.
7/ Is there a blooper reel over the credits?
Yes.
8/ Were there injuries on the shoot? Severity?
Couple injuries, slips n bumps. Though it must be said he would never have fallen like he does here 20 years ago.
9/ Has he still got it?
Look. The guy was 50+ when he made this…
10/ Is it a “Jackie Chan” film, or just one he is in?
This is comedy Jackie. (I like action Jackie.)
Final Rating – 5 / 10. I said it wasn’t Jackie’s worst, but it is in the ballpark.
