The Medallion

  • 2003


MOVIE IS entertaining predictable inferior energetic charismatic
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17 %
17 % Rotten
$ 42 Million
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Positive Reviews 13
Negative reviews 41
Average Rating 2.0/5
entertaining predictable inferior energetic charismatic

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2.0
Makes you long for Tucker and for Jackie Chan to fly without digital wings. EW
3.8
A disposable entertainment, redeemed by silliness, exaggeration, and Chans skill and charm. Rogerebert
2.0
And it isnt surprising that Chan sees some appeal in a story about a charm that can bestow eternal life and strength. Common Sense Media
3.1
Because the filmmakers often have so little to work with, The Medallion comes across as a mix tape of sparring sounds and various visual styles.
0.0
One of the Peking Opera trained superstars most mediocre films, rivaling last years God awful The Tuxedo for sheer messy filmmaking and brazen acts of ..
2.0
The action bits are few and far between; the non action bits are omnipresent and interminable. May be a solid flick for 10 year olds, but even theyll .. E Film Critic
3.8
Unlike the Shanghai Knights series, in which hes paired with Owen Wilson, or the Rush Hour movies, in which hes paired with Chris Tucker, Chan doesnt .. San Francisco Chronicle
1.9
Casting Jackie Chan in The Medallion makes about as much sense as sticking Pamela Lee Anderson in a radio play its just such a waste of your stars pri .. The Globe And Mail
2.0
Feels like a mediocre Hong Kong movie lacking even the charm of misspelled subtitles or bad dubbing. One Guys Opinion
2.5
Chan has resorted to the use of two things I thought Id never see in association with him: CGI and a stunt man. And those elements are all thats neede .. ReelViews
2.0
Jackie Chans signature comedy martial arts shtick never quite blends with a cartoonish story. Tv Guide
4.5
With smooth, energetic direction by Gordon Chan and a love interest in the beautiful Claire Forlani, The Medallion shapes up as one of Jackie Chans be .. Combust Ible Celluloid
1.9
As such, heres a short checklist: The plot orbetterwhat we understand of the plot Ridiculous. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
The Medallion is a Golden Child ripoff...but it is marginally better than The Tuxedo due to less reliance on special effects, a much more charismatic ..
3.1
Chans signature stunts and martial arts moves enliven a predictable tale that feels like a cross between the latest Tomb Raider and Johnny English. Usa Today
2.5
And as for Dr. Shock himself, hes a semi entertaining host far more so than any of the tales. Reel Film Reviews
3.0
Evans seems to be a pretty good comic actor, but hes got the thankless job of playing an idiot with a poorly written part. Lariat
2.0
A hackneyed, mediocre offering with little to remind fans of why they like Jackie. Eric Ds Nider
1.5
To make matters worse, the film never comfortably and/or successfully settles on its tone, and the action comedy mixture just doesnt work. Screen It
1.5
This is billed as a wacky action comedy, but theres not a single funny moment, unless Evans acting goofy does it for you (normally maybe, here never). Shadows On The Wall
1.5
The star has reached the age where his meek, unassuming characters seem peculiar rather than charming. Film Journal International ..
1.9
Yet another Jackie Chan movie in which the out takes are more entertaining than the film itself. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.0
Granted, its better than The Tuxedo, but then so are most things. Mountain X
1.5
But after reading so many comics and books as a child, I assumed the fact that you cant die meant youre immortal, but I could be wrong. Cinema Crazed
1.5
If writers think that they have to give Jackie Chan superpowers and special effects in order for him to do amazing things, they clearly have no idea w .. Salon
1.0
Its a lame slapstick actioner in which Jackie Chan lets CGI effects take the heat instead of his arthritic joints. Bbc
1.9
Chan may still have what it takes to perform difficult stunts, but...he is surrounded by a cesspool of ludicrous plotting, incomprehensible storytelli .. The Movie Boy
3.1
Jackie Chan has just as much fun in The Medallion as he does in any of his other films but he doesnt need the overworked special effects used in it to .. Hollywood
2.0
So full of limp slapstick silliness and stock characters that its hard to stay awake through it. Seattle Pi
3.1
...feels like the return of good ol cheesy, charismatic, pardonably haphazard Jackie Chan even if hes finally begun accepting the ravages of age and i .. Spliced Wire
3.1
Chans grace and Evans comedy highlight the current chapter in the book of Chan Movie Habit
0.6
The only moment worth looking at is one where Chan drowns while putting on a brave face. . . for its effectiveness as a pointed commentary on the arti .. Film Freak Central
2.0
The story, which was re written several times by no fewer than four writers, is vexing to nearly anyone above the age of 12. Boxoffice Magazine
2.0
The film flip flops between action and screwball comedy, reeks of direct to DVD dopiness and has more bad one liners than an episode of Becker. E Online
0.5
Repeatedly falls back on poorly staged, choppily edited (and gunplay heavy) fight scenes between Chan and a gloomy, power mad villain. La Weekly
2.0
When five writers cant churn out something more creative for Jackie Chans acrobatic skills than this hollow excuse for an action script, it should be .. Varia Gate
1.3
Jackie Chan (known for real stunts) on strings is almost forgivable given that he acquires super powers, but the film noticeably lacks his original cr .. Ross Anthony
2.0
three on one bouts with Jackies flying limbs . . . have a rapturous vigor, his final face off in mid air with Sands suffers from Sands obvious lack of .. Killer Movie Reviews
1.0
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2.0
For the first time in years, the lameness of the surrounding product finally drags Jackie down, instead of him managing to rise above it I even enjoye .. Decent Films
2.0
A slight, lackluster and downright boring mess that suggests the aging action stars glory days may be behind him. Guide Live
2.5
Though its far from the worst Chan movie ever made, you still might be advised to wait for it on video. Freep
1.3
Cull your backlogged e mail, catch up on magazines, suss out the employee payroll, but take something with you to the theater it would be a shame to w .. Denver Post
3.0
The decisive factor in these movies is usually: did anybody sit down and think about this Film Blather
2.5
best described by the title of an old cartoon series: Hong Kong phooey. ...perhaps its finally time for Chan to consider putting quality over quantity .. James Sanford on Film
2.5
Jackie Chan will be back in a good movie soon, and then we can forget about this misstep once and for all. Oh wait, Ive forgotten it already. Aisle Seat
2.5
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2.5
Ancient Hong Kong wisdom say, Smart man save his fortune for some other jewel. TheMovieChicks.com
2.0
The end has a nice set, but thats the only compliment I can give this utter car wreck. Dark Horizons
4.5
Hard to believe as it must seem, Chan has made a terrifically entertaining film, an action movie that delivers exactly what its audience wants, and a .. IGN Movies
2.0
In Jackie Chans latest, age (Chan is nearly fifty) and a computer generated images can save everything attitude negates any excitement. Nitrate Online
2.0
Another Jackie Chan search for the great whatsit action film thats as agreeable as it is disposable. Net Flix
1.9
Im not sure if Jackie Chan can age gracefully his appeal depends too much on the athleticism of youth but one way for him to do it is to avoid movies .. Suburban Chicago News
0.5
None of the jokes are funny, none of the characters make sense and little of the action is even worthwhile. Stay as far away as possible. Citysearch
1.3
Jackie Chan has finally become a God, sadly its only in this dud of a film. Zap2it.com
1.0
A special effects bonanza, and a woefully underwhelming one at that. eye WEEKLY
1.9
Does everything it can to screw up such a simple path to success. Arizona Daily Star
1.0
Jackie Chan has finally jumped the shark and he needed wires to do it. Cinerina
1.5
Those haphazard sequences are the best thing in The Medallion because none of the rest of it makes a lick of sense.
2.5
The Medallion is a fun film, but a hokey story and schlocky special effects make it a dull gem in Chans crown.
2.0
Youd either have to be hard up for a Jackie Chan fix or have seen everything else at the Cineplex to purchase a ticket and spend time with this disapp .. Romantic Movies About
2.0
Unfortunately, it dresses Jackie Chan up with gadgetry and gimmickry. Bangor News



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