Jackie Chan finally won an Oscar! About time!! I first discovered the legend that is Jackie Chan when my to-be-husband introduced me to his early work. I was hooked and vowed to pass on this great filmography to my children. Finally Friday night arrived, but which movie? Onto IMDB's parent's guide to see which one was most appropriate. Who Am I? fit the bill.
Jackie Chan plays a secret agent who loses his memory after a tragic accident. He is rescued by a remote tribe before setting out to discover his true identity. As he pieces together his past he discovers deadly secrets and a is helped by quirky journalist. Who Am I? delivers the classic Jackie Chan humour and legendary action sequences and some of the most outrageous stunt work you will ever see.
Rating: We will definitely watch this one again sometime. Some of the acting is a bit odd due to the overdubbing (I think) but it adds to the charm rather than taking away. If you enjoy action/comedies then this is a good introduction to the genre without worrying too much about violence/sex.
Naughty bits: There is a lot of fighting, a lot of fighting. It is Kung Fu style and very little blood and guts but I would suggest older kids for this one (it is rated PG-13). There is a gross dead body shot about 10mins into the film and if your kid is sensitive to that sort of thing (ours is) then be prepared for that and tell them to look away. No romance to be found here either.
Snacks: Coconut milk
Family In-quotes: "WHO AM I!"
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For your older teenager: Rumble in the Bronx (more violent than Who Am I?)
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