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Movie review: Vanguard

Movie review: Vanguard
Jackie Chan in VanguardMM2
Movie review: Vanguard
Jackie Chan in VanguardMM2
Jeanmarie Tan
Entertainment Editor
Sep 30, 2020 01:16 am
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One feels almost guilty to say anything negative about a movie that could have killed Jackie Chan.

The 66-year-old legend nearly drowned shooting a river rapids sequence, but the end result is simply not worth him risking his life for.

Vanguard was also a casualty of the Covid-19 pandemic, originally slated to open in cinemas during the Chinese New Year period and now finally ready for release tomorrow after being held back.

The film even opens with a dragon dance CNY parade, and when the cast literally faces the camera to wish audiences prosperity and good health at the end, the irony is unmissable.

A globe-trotting action adventure comedy directed by Stanley Tong, Vanguard refers to a top-notch security agency headed by Chan, whose team is sent on a mission to rescue a client from a Middle Eastern military group.

Throw in a Fast And Furious-worthy car chase, explosions, humorous fisticuffs, shootouts and gunfire so incessant your ears will be ringing after.

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Unfortunately, it also features some laughably bad CGI, a cringey storyline, cheesy dialogue and pro-China propaganda, with characters devoid of dimension and villains who are caricatures.

But for those missing the typical Jackie Chan action vehicle, Vanguard gets the job done.

Vanguard (PG13)

SCORE: 2/5

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Jeanmarie Tan

Entertainment Editor
jeanm@sph.com.sg
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