Railroad Tigers
Railroad Tigers

Railroad Tigers

2016Movie124 minMandarin

A railroad worker in China in 1941 leads a team of freedom fighters against the Japanese in order to get food for the poor.

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IMDb5.4/10
Google Users77%
Director: Ding ShengGenres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, War

Plot Summary

In 1941, during the Sino-Japanese War, a group of ragtag Chinese railway guerrilla fighters led by Ma Yuan devise a daring plan to steal desperately needed food supplies from the Japanese army. Their mission escalates as they face increasing resistance and embark on a perilous train heist. The team must use their wits, bravery, and unique skills to overcome the well-equipped enemy and protect their village.

Critical Reception

Railroad Tigers received mixed to negative reviews from critics and audiences, with many finding the plot predictable and the action sequences less impressive than expected for a Jackie Chan film. While some appreciated the comedic elements and the star's presence, the film was generally considered a weak entry in his filmography.

What Reviewers Say

  • Fails to deliver the thrilling action and engaging plot expected from a Jackie Chan movie.
  • The blend of war, comedy, and action feels uneven and often falls flat.
  • While Jackie Chan's charm is present, it's not enough to elevate the film beyond its formulaic storytelling.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be an entertaining, albeit somewhat predictable, action-comedy. Many appreciated Jackie Chan's signature stunts and the lighthearted tone, but some felt the plot lacked originality and the action could have been more impactful.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in China, with many of the train sequences filmed using real, operational trains to enhance the authenticity of the period setting.

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Frank Ochieng

Frank Ochieng

When American audiences last saw our diminutive chopsocky champion in the iconic Jackie Chan he was kicking butt and taking numbers alongside ex-<em>Jackass</em> and <em>Dukes of Hazzard</em> star Johnny Knoxville in the flaccid and forgett...