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Jackie Chan returns in this family friendly, all action comedy caper. When an acrobatic cat burglar (Chan) is forced to take on a huge $7 million assignment to help his mentor out of a scrape, he really is left holding the baby...literally!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I've recently purchased this DVD on the strength of these relatively very good reviews. All I can say is they clearly didn't see the same film I saw. Robin B Hood is a dire Jackie Chan movie and among one of his worst films, possibly worse than his Hollywood output over the last 10 years. I'm trying to think of something positive to say about the movie but for the life of me I cannot think of anything good about it.
The action was extremely weak and I can't think of a single exciting moment during the film. Even by Hollywood standards we've seen it all before and done better. Jackie's attempts at comedy fall down flat which is strange because he's usually so good at physical comedy. Perhaps as his ageing body grows old, not only can he not perform amazing stunt and fight sequences, his ability to demonstrate his physical comedy diminishes.
This DVD features lots of extra material spread over two discs but I suspect like me you won't care once you've seen the film aghast that this is supposed to be a Hong Kong Jackie Chan film. Even the brief appearance of Yuen Biao turns out to be an anti-climax as the two once-great martial-arts legends don't do anything of note during the movie.
So disappointed with this movie I offered the DVD to a Jackie Chan fan I know. Even when I don't like one of his films she usually enjoys it. However, in this case I think it's the only Jackie Chan film she said she never wants to see again. To me that said it all. buy one of 80's or 90's films and see Jackie when he was great. avoid this.
3/10
The action was extremely weak and I can't think of a single exciting moment during the film. Even by Hollywood standards we've seen it all before and done better. Jackie's attempts at comedy fall down flat which is strange because he's usually so good at physical comedy. Perhaps as his ageing body grows old, not only can he not perform amazing stunt and fight sequences, his ability to demonstrate his physical comedy diminishes.
This DVD features lots of extra material spread over two discs but I suspect like me you won't care once you've seen the film aghast that this is supposed to be a Hong Kong Jackie Chan film. Even the brief appearance of Yuen Biao turns out to be an anti-climax as the two once-great martial-arts legends don't do anything of note during the movie.
So disappointed with this movie I offered the DVD to a Jackie Chan fan I know. Even when I don't like one of his films she usually enjoys it. However, in this case I think it's the only Jackie Chan film she said she never wants to see again. To me that said it all. buy one of 80's or 90's films and see Jackie when he was great. avoid this.
3/10
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By margaret ann
Format:Blu-ray
Jackie Chan back to doing what he does best not a big budget hollywood blockbuster which spoils his creative genius but an Asian backed movie were his brilliance flows much as it did in Police Story 1 & 2 (not so much a fan of 3). Other earlier escapades worth mentioning are Battle Creek Brawl,the Young Master and many more of his pre Hollywood adventures. Although I did enjoy the Shanghi Noon, Shanghi Knights and the Rush Hour films Robin B Hood reminds me of why I became a fan, his comedy timing and his amazing hairbrained sometimes lucky to be alive stunts.
Though the Blu-ray transfer could be better it does not spoil your enjoyment. A must for any fan. I have even converted my boyfriend, whom I bought this for, to my way of thinking.
These are the movies where he is at his most MAGNIFICENT.
Though the Blu-ray transfer could be better it does not spoil your enjoyment. A must for any fan. I have even converted my boyfriend, whom I bought this for, to my way of thinking.
These are the movies where he is at his most MAGNIFICENT.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
After regaining some of the ground he lost in Hollywood with his Hong Kong films The Myth and New Police Story, Jackie Chan takes a big step backwards with the overlong Rob-B-Hood, a downmarket three bad men and a baby romp that offers limp gay jokes, comic relief mental illness, family bonding and child endangerment for all the family. There is one fairly good action sequence at the halfway point as well as a neat stunt that sees him jumping down a building via the air conditioning units, but you definitely get the feeling that Chan's no longer pushing himself but is just doing what he knows he can still do while Yuen Biao is mostly wasted in a nothing bit part. He's made worse, but that's hardly a recommendation.
Both the UK PAL DVD and Dragon Dynasty's 2-disc Region 1 NTSC release are the two hour theatrical version (the Region 3 Asian 2-disc set also included an extended festival cut of the film). The extras are decent - directors commentary subtitled in English, interviews with both Chans - though not as comprehensive as on the Asian 2-disc set (which subtitled all the extras in English). That said, the film is such heavy going you quite possibly won't want to spend any longer on it once you've seen it.
Both the UK PAL DVD and Dragon Dynasty's 2-disc Region 1 NTSC release are the two hour theatrical version (the Region 3 Asian 2-disc set also included an extended festival cut of the film). The extras are decent - directors commentary subtitled in English, interviews with both Chans - though not as comprehensive as on the Asian 2-disc set (which subtitled all the extras in English). That said, the film is such heavy going you quite possibly won't want to spend any longer on it once you've seen it.
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Your really a Big Softy Mr Chan!
The Master of Martial Arts Mayhem Mr Jackie Chan, is here with a real Crazy Ass Cheese Ball of a Movie. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Darren
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Well; it was a first for me!!
I didn't know what to think when I first began watching this effort from the excellent Jackie Chan. As the first reel began to roll I thought, "Oh Dear". Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mr. S. C. Lyons
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Typical Jackie Chan
This is a typical Jackie Chan movie with all his stunts and martial arts. Not his best but still pretty OK for a relaxing evening.
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i cannot say how much i love this film. after seeing the extended edition (which shows a bit more of the characters personal lives) it's hard to get to like the shorter version. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Gigilygirl
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this product arrived well within the delivery time window, was in excellent condition and superb value. The booklet that comes with the cd is most imformative. Read more
Published 14 months ago by chris301
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Classic!
One of the best Jackie Chan movies I have seen in a long time. Defiantly worth owning. Much better than the shinjuku incident which I feel was a mistake buying. Read more
Published on 19 Sep 2010 by Ham4
4.0 out of 5 stars
Typical Jackie Chan
Had a bit of a problem with the audio selection at the beginning, and I found the film not up to the usual standard of slaptick action as it tended to drag a bit at times, but I... Read more
Published on 19 Aug 2010 by Da Parsons
5.0 out of 5 stars
A cool JC film as usual
If you are a JC fan as i am, you will also love this movie. Allthough the fighting scenes arent as creative as they use to be, they are is top quality! Read more
Published on 18 Aug 2010 by R. M. Ten Hove
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not the best Jackie Chan movie
Movie was ok but it was difficult to work out how to get it in english without subtitles and then we feel it was not one of his best films.
Published on 9 July 2010 by M. Fisher
5.0 out of 5 stars
Rob B Hood .................Great watch...............!
Im a huge J Chan fan and watched all his movies including the 1965 early appearances like a touch of zen. I own most of them too and own this one. Read more
Published on 15 May 2010 by Del boy
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