Rumble in the Bronx
Rumble in the Bronx

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Rumble in the Bronx

1995
Movie
106 min
Cantonese

Keong comes from Hong Kong to visit New York for his uncle's wedding. His uncle runs a market in the Bronx and Keong offers to help out while Uncle is on his honeymoon. During his stay in the Bronx, Keong befriends a neighbor kid and beats up some neighborhood thugs who cause problems at the market. One of those petty thugs in the local gang stumbles into a criminal situation way over his head.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes67%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users80%
Director: Stanley TongGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

Keung, a Hong Kong cop on vacation in New York City, finds himself embroiled in a turf war between rival gangs after he agrees to look after his uncle's waterfront warehouse. When his uncle sells the property to a restaurant owner, the new owners are targeted by a ruthless gang, forcing Keung to step in and protect them. He must battle dangerous criminals and navigate the city's underbelly to bring peace back to the neighborhood.

Critical Reception

Rumble in the Bronx was a significant box office success, particularly in North America, where it became the highest-grossing film of Jackie Chan's career at the time. It helped to solidify Chan's international stardom and introduced many Western audiences to his unique blend of martial arts action and physical comedy. Critics generally praised the film's energetic action sequences and Chan's charismatic performance, though some noted the plot was somewhat formulaic.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its thrilling and elaborate stunt work, showcasing Jackie Chan's signature action choreography.

  • Noted for its high energy and fast-paced fight sequences that kept audiences engaged.

  • Some critics found the plot predictable, but Chan's charisma and comedic timing often compensated for it.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's exciting action and Jackie Chan's impressive fighting skills. Many found it to be a fun and entertaining movie, appreciating the blend of martial arts and humor.

Fun Fact

The film was originally shot in Hong Kong and later re-edited with additional scenes filmed in Vancouver, Canada, to appeal to a Western audience. Some of the dialogue and plot points were also altered.

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Filipe Manuel Neto

Filipe Manuel Ne...

**Sympathetic humor and impressive beatings in a very poorly made film, which entertains its audience.** Although I know the actor from other movies, this was the first Jackie Chan movie I saw. He brings to life a friendly young man from...