Blu-ray Review: Jackie Chan – Little Big Soldier
Thanks to our friends at Cine Asia – the fine purveyors of Oriental action fight-flicks, we bring to you our first review of their many Blu-ray martial arts master-pieces: Jackie Chan – LITTLE BIG SOLDIER.
The film stars a true legend of Kung-Fu movies – Jackie Chan, known for starring in many hugely popular films including Rush Hour, Forbidden Kingdom, most recently The Karate Kid (summer 2010).
Chan – a true master of comedic choreographed fight scenes, Little Big Soldier as you’d expect from his latest offering features this trademark.
In the aftermath of a massive battle between warring kingdoms, 2 men survive. Peasant soldier – Chan, who shamelessly avoids responsibilities in battle to save his own neck, the other a brave warrior prince wounded in combat, played by Wang Leehom.
Unlikely alliance: peasant & prince.
Peasant Chan overpowers the disadvantaged prince, hoping to collect a bounty. This unlikely duo are soon forced to forge an unlikely alliance, as the tale follows their journey stretching across China, trying to survive attacks by nomadic and rogue forces lead by the princes disenchanted brother.
Little Big Soldier is an action packed, thrilling adventure, with a few laughs thrown in, sure to be lapped up by connoisseurs of eastern movie magic.
As ever Jackie’s performance delivers with style, giving viewers fantastic fight scenes and stunts coupled with his very own unique humour. Overall an enjoyable story, with a surprise emotive ending.
Special features included here are audio commentary by Hong Kong cinema expert Bey Logan, trailer and interview galleries plus a look behind the scenes.
Jackie Chan – Little Big Soldier is available on 2 disc Blu-ray & DVD, from Monday 8th November 2010, at all good retailers.
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Blu-ray review by Duane Farr
duane@bluraymma.com