Jackie Chan is an icon in global action cinema, known for his acrobatic fighting style, comedic pacing, and cutting-edge acrobatics. With a career spanning more than five decades, Jackie has appeared in more than 150 films. Rotten Tomatoes, a movie review site, has one of the benchmarks for measuring the critical reception of movies. Based on their scores, here are the top 10 most sensible Jackie Chan movies:
1. ‘Supercop’ (1992) – This third installment in the ‘Police Story’ series features some of Jackie’s most death-defying stunts. It has an impressive score on Rotten Tomatoes for its jaw-dropping action sequences.
2. ‘Drunken Master II’ (1994) – Also known as ‘The Legend of the Drunken Master’, this film is considered to be one of the most important martial arts films ever made and has a high score on the site.
3. “Police Story” (1985) – Often one of Chan’s most productive films; This action-packed film offers a very productive combination of comedy and stunts that has been well received by critics.
4. ‘Project A’ (1983) – One of Jackie’s first hits showcasing her combination of action and humor that scores highest among critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
5. ‘Dragons Forever’ (1988) – In collaboration with martial arts stars Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao, this film continues to be loved by enthusiasts and critics alike.
6. ‘Rush Hour’ (1998) – This film about the gathering of cops from the East and the West propelled Jackie to Hollywood stardom and is highly praised by critics on Rotten Tomatoes for its entertainment value.
7. ‘Rush Hour 2’ (2001) – While sequels fail, ‘Rush Hour 2’ maintains the laugh-and-laugh dynamic between Jackie Chan and co-star Chris Tucker and receives savvy critical ratings.
8. ‘Shanghai Noon’ (2000) – This western comedy offers a different setting for Jackie’s stunts and humor, but still deserves a critical reception.
9. ‘The Foreigner’ (2017) – One of Jackie’s most recent films, it features a darker tone with Chan taking on a more serious character that has been praised by critics.
10. “Who am I?” (1998) – This Jackie action film aims to prove her acting skills and physical prowess, according to her Rotten Tomatoes rating.
Rotten Tomatoes scores may vary over time as new reviews are added or old ones are rediscovered; however, those ratings are indicative of the good luck of critics and the love that those extraordinary Jackie Chan films have earned over the years.
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