Paul Magne Haakonsen While "Gorgeous" (aka "Boh lei chun") is not among the best of Jackie Chan movies, it is still quite an entertaining movie."Gorgeous" sort of combines three elements, two of which Jackie Chan is usually associated with; that being action and slapstick comedy, of course. And the third element here in the movie is romance. And I must admit that it is nice to see Jackie Chan in a movie that actually revolves around romance and not just about action and non-stop beating up people.The storyline in "Gorgeous", albeit generic, is enjoyable for what it was. It wasn't groundbreaking in any way or by any means. But it does detour from the usual movies that Jackie Chan is known for.As a long time fan of the Hong Kong cinema, I must say that "Gorgeous" is just bursting with impressive names, in both big and small roles alike. Of course you have Jackie Chan himself as the main attraction here, accompanied by the charismatic and stunning Shu Qi. But there are so many other impressive names here as well, most memorable was Tony Chiu-Wai Leung, because he was so out of his usual roles here, and he nailed that part spot on. But you also have appearances by the likes of Richie Jen, Sam Lee, Stephen Chow and Daniel Wu."Gorgeous" is an entertaining movie, albeit it does feel a bit prolonged because of the generic and predictable story.

Sassy Cat The two things that saved this movie are the fight scenes and Jackie Chan. The fights are spectacular, fast and straight up, no props. Not that I don't love great Jackie Chan fights with props and acrobatics, but when you strip everything down, just watching these two guys go at it and how beautifully they move is exciting. I like seeing Jackie do something serious and romantic. He does it well and he's hot! I didn't need this movie to know that - Jackie's been hot since Drunken Master. But in Gorgeous, you see him take some long, pretty looks into the camera and the camera loves him right back. I liked his character in this movie - reminded me of a lot of guys I know - and I like the way he played it casually and subdued. More realistic than the slick talking egomaniac type of character than we usually see in that role. Most guys you meet in real life who have the status of Jackie's character in this movie are much like how he played it - quiet and confident alone, somewhat awkward with other people. I thought that was pretty perceptively written and something you don't see very often, unless it's being overdone.The overall concept of the story wasn't bad, but a lot of scenes are resolved far too easily and unrealistically. I won't include details here so as not to give spoilers. But even comedies should be somewhat plausible in scene resolution. What really killed it for me was Qi Shu's character. I looked up her real age and she was 22 when this movie came out, so she might have been around 20 when they made it. WHY does she look, act and talk like she's 15? I get that her playfulness was what attracted him, but a grown man attracted to a girl who skips around like a little child and eats like a 10 year old boy just doesn't work. She could have been playful and charming in a far more mature way and it would have made a huge difference.

Cornelius_Sneed If all you want is an action movie in the Jackie Chan tradition, you may not like this one. It is instead a romantic comedy, which I will admit not too many Jackie fans will be expecting. I, however, applaud the fact that he branches out from the typical comedic chop-socky formula in this one. I think it would be terrible as an actor to endlessly have to come up with new "they done me wrong, so I gotta beat 'em up" plots for movies. So all you folks who just want to see amazing stunts and so on, I would advise that you watch something else. This movie does not contain much in the way of stunts, or even fight scenes. However, it does contain a couple of comedic fights with the Four Stooges of henchmen, which might elicit a chuckle or two. It also contains two fights with Bradley James Allan, which are fought within spaces about the size of a boxing ring, and with only walls to run up and do backflips off, as far as the acrobatics go. However, these are amazing fights, especially the last one, because with Brad, Jackie doesn't have to slow down. So it is blazing fists a-flying, and some of the best toe-to-toe single opponent action you will see in any Jackie movie. And I don't think they contained any wire work at all. Just straight honest action. Somewhat ironically, one part of the last fight with Brad was the only part of the movie I got a full belly laugh out of. Admittedly, this is kind of an odd movie, but as long as you approach it in the right frame of mind, I think you might enjoy it. Maybe think of it as a chick flick with some Jackie Chan action thrown in. This would be a great one to watch, for instance, with a girlfriend who doesn't usually like martial arts movies. It has both action and touching moments. And after she sees this one, you may persuade her to watch some of the real Chan actioners with you. :)

lastliberal There is no doubt why I watched this movie. It was because ever since The Transporter, I have tried not to miss any movie that Qi Shu is in. So, along with the previous-mentioned Transported, I've seen So Close and The Eye 2, along with this film. She is never a disappointment, and she wasn't her. She is just so cute and manic at times that you have to love her.In addition, there was Tony Leung Chiu Wai from the Infernal Affairs series (the movie that became the failed remake The Departed). He was really funny as a gay co-conspirator with Qi Shu, after she fell in love with Chan.The story was a mushy romance, so it is imminently forgettable, but the two previous actors, and the outstanding martial arts choreography involving Jackie Chan makes it an entertaining diversion that the whole family can enjoy.