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[Adam Sadler]

Didn't he hate doing those movies, and only did those American films to film his more serious chinese filmography?

Not sure if that was just bullshit rumors or actually based on actual testimony.

I didn't know it was a rumor but yeah I remember something about him wanting to do more serious movies.

 

[Korigama]

First I've heard of this one, but definitely interested. A fan of both Jackie Chan and Pierce Brosnan, and it's rare to see the former in more serious roles.

 

[MisterFalcon]

I bet it's Roose Bolton who planted the bomb on behalf of a shadowy government agency to bring down Brosnan and in the end Brosnan and Chan join forces.

 

[Hycran]

This is the new John Wick. People are going to sleep on it and it's going to kick ass. Can't wait.

 

[JonnyDBrit]

Piers Brosnan reminds me of Gerry Adams in this haha

Who are the bad guys here? IRA-alikes?

Looks to be ex-IRA, or modern offshoots (they still do exist), since the setting is explicitly modern, and well, there's this freeze frame:

So where the original novel was at the tail end of the Troubles, this looks to take the angle of its legacy, with former militants now in offices of political power.

Still cautious about the material, but I must admit it has my interest after the trailer.

 

[Imm0rt4l]

Fuck yes

I'm in

 

[Skinpop]

truly awful music, but I'd watch it.

 

[immortal-joe]

Technically he's still following his 'I don't want trouble' rule. Should have just given him the names.

 

[valkyre]

Pierce Brosnan is looking mighty fine must I say

 

[AgentOtaku]

Pierce Brosnan is looking mighty fine must I say

Yeah good for him

Guy has been thru A LOT, unfortunately

 

[Alpha_eX]

In for sure, looks great but the trailer shows a bit too much for my liking.

 

[CREMSteve]

Looks good, will watch.

 

[Sheppard]

Most of you are saying Jackie Taken. All I can see is Jackie Rambo. This looks amazing.

 

[SmartBase]

I can't deny the Campbell, I'm in.

 

[JoJo UK]

Just watched the trailer, looks like it could be a fun ride. As a Norn Irishman I'm not 100% sold on James Bonds accent, it's serviceable but to me it sounds like someone faking an accent (which I know he is), sorry for that terrible explanation. Still better than 90% of Irish accents on TV/movies.

 

[fallengorn]

Well, I'm intrigued. I was expecting another buddy comedy.

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Looks good.

 

[chugen]

looks great, not what i expected

 

[Meadows]

The timing of this is a little....sensitive in terms of both the terrorist attack and the Northern Ireland stuff.

Looks good though.

 

[chefbags]

Yeah, looks like she finally reunited with Cedric.

Fucking LOL

 

[Cindres]

I'm going to take it on trust that Brosnan can pull off a convincing Irish accent. Just a gut feeling.

I'll watch this one.



Lol

Errr...about that...

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierce_Brosnan

Well, TIL. Maybe I'm too used to his English accent, it sounded off to me.

EDIT: Okay, now in my defense in interviews his normal speaking voice is not full on irish.

 

[br3wnor]

Sold pretty fucking hard on this. Love Chan, love Brosnan and enjoyed Casino Royale so even if it's not 'good' I'm sure to get enjoyment from it.

 

[Shrike_Priest]

The description of the novel in the poster thread had me doubting. This does look pretty darn solid. I think I'll be able to look past a certain amount of orientalism or stereotypes if the action is as good as it looks. I've always liked it when Chan shows of his menacing side. It's rare, but there have always been glimpses of it here and there.

Also. He's 63 years old.

63.

 

[Kinyou]

I'm not sure how Jackie Chan is seen in China anymore. He used to be well connected politically, but in the last few years things have changed. He is hated in HK anymore for things he has said; he get hated on in Weibo for being government shill; his son got made an example of for having marijuana etc.

Oh wow, I had no idea. Will be interesting to see the reaction to the movie.

 

[MarkMclovin]

Looks good.

Anyone know the age rating? If it's a 12A, I'll pass.

 

[McLovin]

Not use to seeing Jackie all serious! I kind of like it!

 

[Khoryos]

Oh wow, I had no idea. Will be interesting to see the reaction to the movie.

I have my own theory on why Jackie has been brown-nosing the regime - he saw Jet Li's Hero and really disliked the ending.

 

[speedwagon_]

I think a part of this was filmed near my work at Victoria in London.

 

[~ Zyzomys ~]

That looks great. I will go see this.

 

[StrangeRoboMemory]

Wow, out of nowhere...actually looks really solid.

 

[itwasTuesday]

Jackie got his serious face on.

 

[Dereck]

 

[bob_arctor]

Day. One.

 

[jett]

This looks super dumb.

Could be entertaining, I guess? lol. It's been ages since Jackie did anything decent.

 

[kris.]

damn, TIL Martin Campbell also directed Green Lantern. :| Doesn't stop the hype, just didn't realize he went from Casino Royale to that lol

Still in like Flynn to see this. Looks like a perfect father/son movie night with my dad.

 

[lightskintwin]

At least it looks better than that god awful Skiptrace. I couldn't even finish watching that.

 

[Raw64life]

Good to see Roose Bolton still getting work.

 

[yogloo]

At first I was out, but now I'm in.

 

[JeremyEtcetera]

I'm glad this is happening, but man did this happen way later than I thought it would.

I was thinking right after Goldeneye/World is Not Enough and Jackie Chan's First Strike/Rumble in the Bronx would have been the perfect time for these two to collaborate.

 

[Ricky_R]

Oh yes! That looks great.

 

[Jay Shadow]

Jackie Chan's final form is Liam Neeson, if Liam Neeson didn't take 47 camera cuts to get over a fence.

 

[shadow_shogun]

Jackie's still got it!

 

[HammerOfThor]

Looks great! Chan looking great too for his age. I assume he's still doing most of his stunts? Dude's a beast.

 

[Formless]

This looks good. Glad they seem to be trying to put Jackie in a dramatic role also.

 

[Knuckle Sandwich]

Looks cool as hell. So in.

 

[notaskwid]

Looks great, I'm fucking SOLD.

 

[Dynomutt]

Damn old man Jackie looking beast.

 

[Rest]

Girl survived in Taken though. Or was that another movie?

Taken wasn't about the daughter, it was about what the father did in the situation. Death Wish was the same way.

 

[Tom Nook]

I'm F'ing IN!

 

[Fuchsdh]

I'm down with Serious Antihero Jackie.

Weird trailer note though: so he's playing a British national who's Vietnamese?