Admirable film.

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

Rumble in the Bronx (1995)*** (out of 4) Keung (Jackie Chan) comes to America to help his uncle sell his store but before long he's caught in a battle between a vicious biker gang and the mob.Jackie Chan was known throughout the world but it seemed the exception was America. Success hadn't really came to America but RUMBLE IN THE BRONX changed all of that. Yes, the story is pretty awful and there's no question that the dubbing is pretty bad but at the same time the most important thing is the action and on that level alone the film really delivers. This was Chan's first major success in America and when the movie was over people were wanting more.What makes this film work is obviously Chan and his amazing talent that is all over the screen. There are a lot of great stunts here and some incredibly entertaining fights. I remember the first time I watched this film was when it was released theatrically and it was my first Chan movie. I remember reading a review that said if there was ever a live action Bugs Bunny movie then this would be it and I can't help but agree. Some of the wildness you see here is something you'd expect to see in an animated movie so getting to see it happen live and for real is where the charm comes from.There are countless memorable action scenes but the highlight has to be the sequence inside the biker gang's lair where Chan pretty much battles everyone. There are so many different props used that it's rather amazing that the camera could even keep up. There's also a very fun ending with a hovercraft, which has to be seen to be believed. RUMBLE IN THE BRONX isn't a flawless movie and there are certainly many issues but it's pure entertainment from start to finish.

Typical mid '90s Jackie Chan production, relocated to America to coincide with the first US cinema release for a Chan movie. The fairly basic plot sees newcomer Chan struggling with the culture gap between the US and China and also falling foul of a roving street gang, who ride the streets in buggies and dress like they're extras in MAD MAX 2. Things become more serious when a local mafia deal goes wrong and Chan accidentally finds himself in possession of some priceless stolen diamonds which the mafia want to get back at all costs. Eventually Chan must team up with the street gang, his former enemies, to combat the deadly serious foe. Yep, basically the same old story.The plot is simplistic in the extreme and doesn't need to be anything else. As is usual for a Jackie Chan film, the movie is littered with comedy, some of which works and some of which is a bit silly. But what counts is the action, and the fight scenes here are up there with the best of Chan. The best action comes when Chan fights members of the street gang and uses multiple props to defend himself; my favourite fight occurs in their base where he fights with fridges, tables, trolleys and the like. Chan is on top form with his super-fast martial arts skills and the action comes thick and furious just like in the old days. The finale involves a ludicrous speedboat chase through the streets of New York which makes for some fine spectacle, although I was kind of hoping Chan would get to fight some of those huge mafia guys but alas they are captured all too quickly.The acting is nothing special but perfectly serviceable where it counts. Chan himself is fine in the part but it can hardly be called a stretch for the actor, basically he just plays himself again, an innocent fighting for the cause of good. Chan here surrounds himself with some able Chinese beauties including the sweet Anita Mui and the feisty Francoise Yip, a Cat III star back in Hong Kong. The bad guys strive to be threatening but - despite speaking English - their dubbed voices don't really work all that well. Look out for a welcome cameo from Bill Tung, one of Chan's oldest co-stars. Director Stanley Tong once again invests his movie with plenty of dynamism and exciting situations, making this a solid feature from Chan. While it doesn't rank as one of his best there are no major errors with this movie and fans will be perfectly satisfied, as I was.

rumble in the bronx is one of my favourite movies of alltime, and my favourite jackie chan movie, no im not saying its his best, im saying its my favourite, to me it has some of his best fight scenes and stunts of the 90's, and the movie made him a world wide star whats not to love, and plus the movie is very funny, easily one of his funniest movies. the first jackie chan movie i ever taped off TV, and the one I've seen the most, to me rumble in the bronx is the best action movie of the 90's, perfect action, perfect comedy, perfect movie. jackie chan rarely fails to deliver, and this is one of his best movies, and i recommend it to anybody who wants to see some awesome action

This is one of the movies Jackie Chan made targeted for audience outside of Asia. The story takes place in New York with many American actors in the supporting role.To me this wasn't one of his best production, but there's one scene that blows me away every time I see it. This is the scene where Jackie takes a leap from the roof of one building into a balcony of the adjacent building. I don't think there was any wire attached to Jackie, so if he missed, he could have been dead, and he could have missed very easily. Some of the scenes look staged and isn't the natural Jackie Chan type scenes that I'm used to. Maybe the crew wasn't used to the American style production. It's really strange to discover that Jackie Chan movie looks below par compared to his own when it's way above average compared to other American action movie of this type.I also didn't like the senseless violence, but if wasn't so violent, maybe it wouldn't look like authentic America. Whatever the reason, they might have done it better.It's still a Jackie Chan movie, and you'll get that special dose of Jackie Chan action with this movie. If you're a Jackie Chan fan, it's sure to please you.