Rumble in the BRONX
"Rumble in the Bronx" (1995) is a Hong Kong–Canadian action-comedy film that marked Jackie Chan's breakthrough into mainstream Western cinema. Directed by Stanley Tong, the film showcases Chan's signature blend of martial arts, acrobatics, and humor.
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Hong Kong cop Keung (Jackie Chan) travels to New York City to attend his Uncle Bill's wedding. Upon arrival, he becomes involved in a series of events that disrupt the local neighborhood. Keung's uncle has recently sold his Bronx supermarket to Elaine (Anita Mui), and during the wedding, a street gang led by Tony causes chaos by racing motorcycles near the store. Keung intervenes, leading to a rivalry with the gang.
The gang attempts to rob Elaine's supermarket, but Keung uses his martial arts skills to thwart them. Later, Keung is ambushed and injured by the gang. His neighbor, Nancy, a dancer and associate of the gang, and her brother Danny, a wheelchair-bound child, care for him. Unbeknownst to Keung, Danny becomes inadvertently involved when a gang member hides stolen diamonds in his wheelchair. These diamonds belong to a powerful criminal syndicate led by the White Tiger.
As the gang's actions escalate, Keung must confront the syndicate to protect his new friends and restore peace to the neighborhood.
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Filming Location: Despite being set in New York, the film was primarily shot in Vancouver, Canada, due to budget constraints. This led to some inconsistencies, such as visible mountains in the background and Canadian-registered helicopters.
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Stunts and Injuries: Jackie Chan performed all his own stunts, including a daring leap onto a moving hovercraft. During production, he sustained a broken ankle but continued filming, showcasing his dedication to authentic action sequences.
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Cultural Impact: The film played a significant role in introducing Jackie Chan's unique style of action-comedy to Western audiences, paving the way for his future Hollywood successes.
Reception
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Box Office: "Rumble in the Bronx" was a commercial success, grossing over $32 million worldwide and becoming one of the highest-grossing R-rated films of 1996.
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Critical Acclaim: The film received positive reviews for its inventive action sequences and Jackie Chan's performance. Roger Ebert praised the film, noting Chan's physical grace and athletic control, comparing him to Buster Keaton.
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