Shanghai Knights (2003) movie poster

Shanghai Knights (2003)

"A Royal Kick In The Arse"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 86%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 62% (RT: 66%, MC: 58) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ActionAdventureComedyWestern

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Director
Runtime
1h 55m
Country
Hong Kong, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.1/10 (2,405 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
66%
Metacritic
58
Cast
Jackie Chan as Chon Wang
Owen Wilson as Roy O'Bannon
Fann Wong as Chon Lin
Aidan Gillen as Lord Nelson Rathbone
Donnie Yen as Wu Chow
Tom Fisher as Arthur 'Artie' Doyle
Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Charlie Chaplin
Alison King as Prostitute
Yes. 86% of real audiences liked it based on 2,405 votes. Critics scored it lower at 62%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
When a Chinese rebel murders Chon's estranged father and escapes to England, Chon and Roy make their way to London with revenge on their minds. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated action films of 2003 among dedicated fans.
  • Jackie Chan spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

Shanghai Knights is a 2003 action, adventure, comedy film directed by David Dobkin. When a Chinese rebel murders Chon's estranged father and escapes to England, Chon and Roy make their way to London with revenge on their minds. The film has been rated by 2,405 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a action film, Shanghai Knights delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Shanghai Knights (2003) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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Shanghai Noon and Shanghai Knights are just really fun movies
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Shanghai Noon (2001) and Shanghai Knights (2003) were much better than I thought they would be
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