Jackie Chan's "Gorgeous" - any good?

EvaUnit02 · Post by **EvaUnit02** » 11 May 2005, 02:04

Is the Jackie Chan flick, "Gorgeous" any good? I've read that it's pretty awful but would like your opinions please.

I've seen the R4 Sony DVD going for $12NZ - very cheap. The specs sound good:- 2.35:1 Anamorphic, Catonese 5.1, Jackie commentary.

the68monkey · Post by **the68monkey** » 11 May 2005, 03:39

It really depends on how much of a Jackie fan you are. Personally, I found parts of it really embarrassing to watch since he's on such a big ego trip in this one. Jackie Chan is fighter, not a lover, and he just looks sooooo uncomfortable whenever he has to do a romantic scene of any sort. Shu Qi isn't too bad in it, but she's done far better acting in Viva Erotica and Love is Not a Game, but a Joke.

Also, a word about Tony Leung's performance: If you've seen Breakfast at Tiffany's, you'll probably understand why Mr. Yunioshi is Mickey Rooney's most regrettable film role. I'm wondering if some day Tony Leung might look back on his portrayal of Albert, the gay friend, as his most regrettable role. The stereotyping just makes you wince. It really blows my mind that an actor of his caliber would even take on this role, especially after acting opposite Leslie Cheung as his lover in Wong Kar Wai's Happy Together.

Anyway, that's my opinion. Others will probably disagree, as usual.

Yi-Long · Post by **Yi-Long** » 11 May 2005, 09:05

It's a while ago when I've seen the movie. i thought it was pretty good. Better then the crap Jackie usually makes (since 94 or something). Dont go in expecting an action-movie, and you'll be fine. It's a nice romantic comedy with some action in it. Nice cameo by Chow Sing Chi as well ...

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 11 May 2005, 15:17

Forgive my ignorance 68M but why is Mickey Rooney's role in BaT regrettable? I havent seen the film before.

I agree with Yi, Gorgeous was pretty good. Quite sweet, with some action and "awww" moments.

We're talking about the uncut version though, the one with commentary by Chan is the international version (about 20 mins shorter).

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 11 May 2005, 18:05

Its probibly Jackie Chans BEST film to date.
In pretty much most ways, its funny, sweet, has some incredible fights and is a lot of fun and its worth seeing the Longer Asian cut as its better and more rounded than the cut to death Columbia cut

ghevans · Post by **ghevans** » 13 May 2005, 12:49

I think the problem with Mickey Rooneys role in Breakfast At Tiffanys may have something to do with the following stereotyping derogatory image of a japanese man (whom he plays)

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 13 May 2005, 13:18

Ah.
Thats not a good image

I didnt know that. I wonder what he says about that now? Obviously he would (I'm sure) regret it.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 13 May 2005, 13:23

romerojpg wrote:its worth seeing the Longer Asian cut as its better and more rounded than the cut to death Columbia cut

Which is non-anamorphic but cheap as chips at CD WOW or at least it was.

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 13 May 2005, 15:01

Yup shame its not anamorphic, but the films even better so I had to keep the HK cut I was blown away by how much Columbia cut from the film about 30 minutes is nothing small thats for sure, quite shocking really.

Ricochan38 · Post by **Ricochan38** » 17 May 2005, 10:45

i always liked gorgeous, its funny and has some decent fights in it...

And shu qi

and the cameo of stephen chow in the hk disc....

Beer · Post by **Beer** » 19 May 2005, 12:39

A very pleasant movie. Very little fighting, but of high quality. But the comedy value is high, IMHO.

A good way to introduce your girlfriend to Jackie Chan movies!

tpr007 · Post by **tpr007** » 27 May 2005, 01:42

The action in the film (although not action packed) is of a very high standard. The 2 one-on-one fight scenes between JC & Brad Allen are excellent.

Just a note. Don't watch the UK dubbed version. This is the first version of the film I saw and it sucked. I then bought the HK dvd cantonese version and now I really like it.