Jackie Chanhas always been more than just anaction star, his talent reaches into the realms of storytelling.
InRide On, Chan steps into a role that feels deeply reminiscent of his own story.
Here, he plays Lao Luo, a down-and-outstuntmanstruggling to hold onto everything from his craft to his dignity.
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Besides its profound narrative, what makesRide Onunique is that it popped up in an era whereCGI dominated screens.
At the end of it all, one thing the movie really gets right is balance.
In usual Chan fashion, somehow, he makes all of thislaugh-out-loud funny.
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Its a ridiculously endearing sequence that showcases the lengths to which stunt performers go for their craft.
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It equally leans into using his iconic stunts to tug at the heartstrings while delivering a dose of adrenaline.
In a scene where Lao takes atrip down memory laneand watches clips of his old performances.