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The Medallion

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17% Tomatometer 124 Reviews 27% Popcornmeter 50,000+ Ratings
Eddie (Jackie Chan) is an indomitable Hong Kong cop who, after a near fatal accident involving a mysterious medallion, is suddenly transformed into a Highbinder -- an immortal warrior with inhuman powers. Eddie enlists the help of fellow agent Nicole (Claire Forlani) to determine the secret of the medallion and face down the evil Highbinders who so desperately want it back.
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The use of special effects diminishes some of Chan's appeal in this disposable picture.

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J. R. Jones Chicago Reader 08/02/2022
This is a complete mess, making up its story logic as it goes along... Go to Full Review
Nell Minow Common Sense Media 12/28/2010
2/5
Die-hard Jackie Chan fans may be disappointed. Go to Full Review
Jamie Russell BBC.com 11/05/2003
1/5
It's a lame slapstick actioner in which Jackie Chan lets CGI effects take the heat instead of his arthritic joints. Go to Full Review
Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed 04/29/2009
Probably the worst Jackie Chan vehicle to come around in his career... Go to Full Review
Jim Lane Sacramento News & Review 08/07/2008
1/5
Jeffrey M. Anderson Combustible Celluloid 03/21/2008
With smooth, energetic direction by Gordon Chan and a love interest in the beautiful Claire Forlani, The Medallion shapes up as one of Jackie Chan's best American films. Go to Full Review
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Blake H Nov 10 Trust me, it could’ve been a lot worse, but also a lot better. The fight scenes are cool, the characters are charming, and there are a few funny moments. The movie’s biggest weakness is that the story was too simplistic. It wasn’t particularly engaging and most of the humor wasn’t that funny. If they didn’t know what to do, they would just say something random or re-iterate something that already happened. See more Glafira Regina O @Glafira_Regina Dec 21 The story has a decent premise. The plot, though a bit of a stretch, can be overlooked. However, the clumsy jokes shoved in almost every ten minutes are hard to ignore. Not only are they unfunny, but they also end up being delivered by characters with the most stereotypical cinematic behaviors. See more Ralph R 12/07/2024 The Medallion is a fun, lighthearted action-comedy that’s perfect for a casual movie night with family or friends and a few beers. Jackie Chan’s signature charm and incredible stunt work shine, bringing energy and humor to the screen. The mix of mystical elements and classic action sequences keeps it entertaining, even if the story isn’t particularly deep or groundbreaking. Sure, some jokes fall flat, and the plot can feel a bit thin at times, but it’s the kind of movie you watch to relax and have a good time. It’s not perfect, but it doesn’t need to be. With laughs, action, and a dose of Jackie Chan magic, The Medallion is an enjoyable watch for anyone looking for something light and fun. See more Blu B 09/03/2024 So let's get this out of the way. Jackie Chan has nothing to do with why this is awful. He's alright overall especially with the practically done stunts which as always are really good. Those are the highlight. Unfortunately they don't last very long and make up like 10% of the short runtime. The rest is terrible acting, GOD AWFUL humor, terrible pacing, and everything else is subpar. The music is a weird mixture of generic cinematic, EXTREME 00's tracks trying to be hip and cool, and comedic ones that don't mix at all. It's jumpy, stuff sort of just happens in the middle and this is clearly trying to be simliar to Rush Hour, borrowing plot elements at times but never can make the humor, action, and fantasy elements work together. This has way too much action in it right from the start and the slower moments are not well done and not long enough. The buddy cop in this is truly terrible and the villian isn't that good either. Skip It. It's a dumb, forgettable, harmless kind of bad. See more Josh G 02/26/2023 Heavily influenced by every genre from the time period Jason Borne, Excessive slow motion and Music video quick cutting of MCG. This a flat and dull affair filled with sequence, poor character development and a lack of a love story. It leaves you starching your head more than enjoy the only charm the film Jackie Chan trying a bit. See more steve d 02/01/2023 Repetitive convoluted and dumb. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Eddie (Jackie Chan) is an indomitable Hong Kong cop who, after a near fatal accident involving a mysterious medallion, is suddenly transformed into a Highbinder -- an immortal warrior with inhuman powers. Eddie enlists the help of fellow agent Nicole (Claire Forlani) to determine the secret of the medallion and face down the evil Highbinders who so desperately want it back.
Director
Gordon Chan
Producer
Alfred Cheung
Screenwriter
Bey Logan
Distributor
TriStar Pictures
Production Co
Golden Port Productions Ltd. [hk], Emperor Multimedia Group (EMG) [hk]
Rating
PG-13 (Some Sexual Humor|Action/Violence)
Genre
Action, Comedy, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 22, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$22.1M
Runtime
1h 28m
Sound Mix
Surround
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