‘Ride On Review: A Galloping Chinese Drama That Wallops Your Tear Ducts
On April 7, the legendary Jackie Chan turned 69. So it's no surprise that a man who has built his career on putting his body on the line and breaking every part of it in recent years has (more than once) moved away from hard martial arts to take on more dramatic roles. .
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The Chinese action film Ride On is a light-hearted family film that tries to use the more comical aspects of Chan's physicality, without shoving it down our throats to show his emotions.
In the film, Chan plays the aforementioned Luo Zilong, known as Master Luo. Struggling to make ends meet as a retired street vendor, Luo's best friend is the red rabbit horse, whom he considers his son.
Born with a defect that forced him to plan euthanasia, Red Rabbit was rescued by Luo, adopted and raised. Since then, the red rabbit has been inseparable, training him to fight and deceive his master.
Although the biggest problem in his life is the loan he has to avoid every day, Luo's life is turned upside down when a company with a red rabbit comes to buy it, believing that the horse is still their property. :
Faced with a court case that could cost her Red Rabbit forever, Lu turns to her absent daughter, law student Bao (Liu Haku) and her friend Mickey (Guo Qi) at a newly hired law firm. to ask for help
It's been almost 30 years since his debut in The Bronx Showdown , and even though Chan is 70 years old, it's amazing to see him using stunts and CGI for action scenes.
Ride On uses a decent amount of practical and digital effects, and achieves excellent wire work ( Chan goes crazy when he's dressed like the green hornet Kato) and close-ups. His kicks and modifications show how fast Chan is.
On the other hand, as the movie progresses, you start seeing Chan's second disciple more often. Also, the CG is pretty bad at times, especially with Red Rabbit's big jump.
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Ride On's emotionally addictive premise focuses on Luo's struggle to balance his desire to protect the Red Rabbit, even though he thinks his daughter hates him.
Complicating matters is Luo's dedication to his profession as a researcher. As the camera rolls, Luo's performance always resists his constant urge to put on a show, only contributing to his downfall, alienating his family and ultimately damaging his and Red Rabbit's health.
Speaking of Red Rabbit, the ride isn't too different from other movies where an animal is one of the main characters. Although one can only guess where the film will go and how it will end, the events leading up to the end of the story allow Chan to show glimpses of his former self, even briefly reminding us of how emotional the actor is. It really is.
Their relationship with Haotsun was always real, not just fake, and their performance showed how much they wanted to be a part of each other's lives and how terrible their inability to accept change or resentment was.
When these two sometimes contradict each other, it is sad to see that neither side can be completely right and both sides can be equally wrong. Breaking up is painful and a waste of time.
The most expressive horse you see in modern cinema is the Red Rabbit. His facial expressions, body language and simple gestures speak volumes.
You could try to write Ride On Off as Jackie Chan entering Free Willy or Mr. Ed territory, but the movie is so much more. It's about the father who the boy sees as lazy at first but always tries to recruit her unknowingly.
At its core , Ride On is not just a celebration of chaos in general, but a love letter and homage to Chan's time as the world's most famous stuntman.
In fact, the film highlights some of Chan's greatest situations and traumas, and as he plays as part of Luo's plot, it features authentic footage of the actor tearfully reacting to the content.
Of course, Chan clearly isn't retiring any time soon, as she still has several films on the horizon.
But with Ride On , the legend told the drunken master that he wasn't the type to end up crawling over hot coals twice . Now he's old, tired and has a lot to spare.
In the end, Ride On is the first movie of 2023 that made me cry, and the first movie in a long time, maybe ever. It made me cry ugly
Whether you're a pet owner or an animal lover, Ride On will relentlessly tug at your stomach and play a sad symphony in your heart strings.
This is Jackie Chan's best film in six years and perhaps the most moving film of his career.
With a story that's as heartwarming as it is thrilling, Ride On delivers fast-paced action with uncontrollable sobs and heart-wrenching satisfaction.
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Ride on Review - A fast-paced Chinese drama that plays the strings of tears
go over. Rating: 7.5/10 Pros: 1) Interesting story. 2) emotional conflict in all directions. 3) The red rabbit has a horse-crazy attitude. go over. Rating: 7.5/10 Pros: 1) Interesting story. 2) emotional conflict in all directions. 3) The red rabbit has a horse-crazy attitude. Resist. 1) Wonky CGI 2) Useless wiring. 3) Jackie Chan's greatest stuntman(s). Resist. 1) Wonky CGI 2) Useless wiring. 3) Jackie Chan's greatest stuntman(s).
- Interesting story.
- Emotional conflict in all directions.
- Red Rabbit has a horse-crazy attitude.
The basics:
- Computer graphics.
- There are no additional threads.
- This is evident when Jackie Chan is replaced by a stunt double.
7.5 total score