Gorgeous [Blu-ray]

Nous sommes en 1999, juste aprs le succs de Rush Hour. GORGEOUS est plaisant revoir pour le charme incontest de la magnifique Shu Qi, amie avec un dauphin dcouvre une bouteille jete la mer contenant un message d’amour l’intrieur. Touche par le message, elle dcide de rendre visite l’envoyeur, Hong Kong, et va faire la connaissance d’un riche homme d’affaire colo, pratiquant du Kung Fu ses heures perdues, Jackie Chan en bourreau des curs est romantique mme plutt dcontract dans son rle d’homme d’affaires. Bradley Allan livre deux combats qui sauvent le film de l’ennui. Gorgeous nous fait tomber en plein dans une comdie romantique adorable. Pourquoi adorable ? Parce qu’on a eu l’intelligence d’appeler une actrice parfaite pour incarner une fille la fois nave, maladroite, nergique, ptillante, romantique, facilement impressionnable, fond dans les contes de princesses, rvant de rencontrer le prince charmant et tomber amoureuse pour la premire fois, qui, en duo avec un Jackie Chan trs l’aise, vaut tout l’or du monde. On y croit leur histoire. C’est mignon rempli de bons sentiments, les scnes d’action sont bien bourrin et ont du sacr punch, le doublage franais est de qualit (Bernard Lanneau, Patrick Borg, Pierre Tessier, que des grosses pointures), c’est rythm, c’est sincre, on s’attache rapidement aux personnages, et a dlivre un joli message d’espoir, montrant que les rves peuvent se raliser tout en glissant un autre message pour les combattants : tre toujours brave et affronter ses ennemis de face, JAMAIS de dos. Pour une fois que Jackie fait autre chose que le pitre dans un film semblant ressembl tous les autres, a serait dommage de s’en priver. A voir donc.

So I have always loved Jackie chan and enjoyed his movies, I don’t own a collection of them but this definitely has to be one of the favourite movies from my childhood. It’s a light romance movie which includes some action scenes.

The movie title is called Goregous (very obviously) because Bu, the girl he falls in love with, is gorgeous. The movies suitable for any ages, and will generally just make you laugh.

I don’t want to give anything away but if you enjoy Jackie Chan, a bit of romance, and laughter then you should buy it.

This is one of my favourite Jackie Chan movies, plus one of my favourite Shu Qi movies, as besides being a sweet love story spiced with non-belligerent action, it’s very well composed from every aspect, and the creative dialogue adds a special sparkle. Tony Leung, who’s an extremely versatile actor, is wonderfully cast as the gay Albert; and Australian Brad Allen as Alan – ‘cryptic’ character naming there – the honourable boxing opponent, makes a refreshing change to the shallow and stereotypical bad guy. Skill-wise he puts the ‘art’ in to martial art. Jackie Chan pretty much as usual plays Jackie Chan – always perfect casting for a good for a Jackie Chan movie! – while Shu Qi once again shows that she’s far more adaptable as a character actor than many critics give her credit for. I predict that as she gets older she’ll shine all the more. 5 Stars awarded as it’s joyful and flawlessly constructed easy viewing. It achieves the end it was designed to.

I love Jackie Chan and Shu Qi and to bring them together on one film was a must for me to buy. The story line was “cute” and amusing. Shu Qi played her chameleon role very well as the little village girl and then suddenly transformed into the most beautiful woman anyone would be proud to take to dinner!! I was not impressed with the fight scenes but enjoyed the wit Jackie always puts into these. In general, the film was funny, and well put together. Typical man meets girl and ends happy ever after. Some may find the story line a little “tame” but if you understand Asian culture then you can accept the simplicity of the story. If you liked Pretty Woman, there seems to be a similar trait here but in a very nice way. If you love Jackie and Shu Qi then it is a must to buy.

This is a great lookin’ Chan film with 4 incredable fiht scenes. The last one Chan uses some great foot technique. It is a funny romantic action film. With the number 1 action hero in it. BUY IT