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Mr. Nice Guy
Darius Lovehall is a young black poet in Chicago who starts dating Nina Moseley, a beautiful and talented photographer. While trying to figure out if they've got a "love thing" or are just "kicking it," they hang out with their friends, talking about love and sex. Then Nina tests the strength of Darius' feelings and sets a chain of romantic complications into motion.
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Plot Summary
A mild-mannered chef in Melbourne, Australia, who is unwittingly caught in a mob war after receiving a mysterious package. He finds himself on the run from dangerous criminals and the police, forced to use his martial arts skills to survive. With the help of a television reporter, he tries to clear his name and expose the criminal conspiracy.
Critical Reception
Mr. Nice Guy was generally seen as a fun, action-packed Jackie Chan vehicle, though it was criticized for its nonsensical plot and less inventive fight choreography compared to his earlier Hong Kong films. It was a commercial success, particularly in international markets.
What Reviewers Say
Delivers plenty of exciting martial arts sequences and signature Jackie Chan stunts.
The plot is often thin and convoluted, serving mainly as a framework for the action.
Features a charming performance from Jackie Chan, even if the material is less inspired.
Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film for its high-energy action and Jackie Chan's comedic timing, though some found the story to be weak and predictable.
Fun Fact
Jackie Chan reportedly had a serious back injury during filming when he fell from a height of over 20 feet while attempting a stunt, which is why he does not appear in some of the film's later fight scenes.
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