From gadgets, cool cars, nice tuxedo, sexy hot girls, evil
villains trying to take over the world, the new action blockbuster Tuxedo,
starring International Martial Arts Superstar Jackie Chan has all the flair of a
formulaic James Bond Movie. So does it work? Well what can go wrong with a mix
of comedy, Jackie Chan style action and a little bit of romance, sounds good?
But the bad news for Chan's fans who are expecting Drunken Master 2 here,
because Tuxedo is mostly a comedy than an action blockbuster. Well at least the
movie is a good one hour and 40 minutes worth of carefree entertainment for a
good family night out. This movie is certainly a big change for Jackie, from
his usual 70% action movie to the Tuxedo a mere 30% action and also stunts
turning into special effects, but surprisingly Chan and Love Hewitt (I Know what
you did Last Summer) both performed with good heart and created a good chemistry
along the way. Jason Isaacs also put in a hell of a great performance but rather
brief as James Bond and the villains were typically evil, though not quite
believable. If Pierce Brosnan suddenly retires, then Jason Isaacs is definitely
a top choice as James Bond. I guess, most of you people probably saw it and was
quite disappointed... but whenever i think of Jackie being almost 50, I actually
though this was a really funny movie, however the action is just not enough.
Overall the casting was almost pitch perfect and acting was above par in what
was a mediocre script. From a few laughs, special effects with stunts, Jackie
Chan style action, dancing and singing, the beauty of Jennifer Love Hewitt,
James Bond like gadgets, this movie has it all either than a script, but
otherwise a carefree joyful ride for all families and leaves everyone wanting a
Tuxedo. (Andrew 2002/03)
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