Skiptrace
Skiptrace

Skiptrace

2016Movie107 minEnglish

A detective from Hong Kong teams up with an American gambler to battle against a notorious Chinese criminal.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes43%
Metacritic41/100
Google Users64%
Director: Renny HarlinGenres: Action, Comedy, Thriller

Plot Summary

A Hong Kong detective is racing against time to track down a dangerous criminal who has escaped from prison. To do so, he must enlist the help of an American gambler with a penchant for trouble. The unlikely duo find themselves on a wild chase across China, encountering various perils and eccentric characters along the way. Their journey is fraught with danger, humor, and unexpected alliances as they try to bring the fugitive to justice.

Critical Reception

Skiptrace received generally mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding the plot predictable and the humor to be hit-or-miss. However, audiences, particularly fans of Jackie Chan's signature action-comedy style, often found it to be an entertaining, albeit formulaic, addition to his filmography.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies heavily on Jackie Chan's established star power and action sequences.
  • The chemistry between Chan and Johnny Knoxville is a central element, often driving the comedic moments.
  • While visually competent with numerous chase scenes, the plot is considered formulaic and uninspired by many critics.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a divided sentiment, with many appreciating the classic Jackie Chan action and humor, while others found the story weak and the jokes not always landing. Some viewers enjoyed the exotic locations and the star's physical comedy.

Fun Fact

Jackie Chan performed many of his own stunts in the film, a trademark of his career, including a sequence where he dangles from a hot air balloon.

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Reno

Reno

**A con and a cop team up against a notorious crime gang.** This has been done in Hollywood a decade ago, which is now considered as outdated, but Hong Kong and Chinese are doing it now. What I meant was Jackie Chan teaming up with an Am...