Comeuppance Reviews Cousins Thomas (Chan) and David (Biao) own and operate a mobile food truck called "Everybody's Kitchen" in Barcelona, Spain. It seems they're always getting into mishaps and misadventures, and their latest one involves Sylvia (Forner), a beautiful woman that both private detective Moby (Hung) and a gang of baddies are looking for. Eventually, Thomas, David and Moby team up to protect Sylvia, while fighting the gang.It's impossible not to love Wheels On Meals. The Martial Arts and stunt choreography are superb, there's plenty of humor that's actually funny, and it's all very well-shot, colorful and upbeat. It was an excellent idea to shoot a movie like this in Spain, because it gives the whole thing a different and unusual vibe not seen in too many other Martial Arts movies. The whole idea of Chan, Biao and Hung as the Three Musketeers is very winning, and they would reunite a few years later as the Three Stooges in Dragons Forever, but we prefer Wheels for all-out fun and entertainment.The movie STARTS with a training sequence, because Thomas and David may run a food truck, but they always have to be prepared to defend it from street punks. But this is one high-tech, futuristic truck. It's all run by computer, which is very savvy for 1984. Sammo Hung looks pretty stylin' with his Jheri curl and suit jackets rolled up to the elbows. He resembles Michael Jackson or Lionel Richie, which would make sense for the time this movie was made. It's great to see the three leads interact, and with the addition of the gorgeous Lola Forner (who would return in Armour of God), you really can't lose. From the scene at the disco (we always love seeing those), to the insane asylum (check out the "Clock Man"!), and of course the cool stunts, there are a variety of situations and scenarios for our heroes to get into.Of course, we can't forget to mention the awesome final fight between Jackie and Benny The Jet. Benny wears this bow-tie and seersucker suit, which we imagine would be tough to fight in, especially the complex moves being done, but it all comes to a rousing climax in a Spanish castle. Benny would also come back in Dragons Forever (1988).When we would go to the video store, we would always notice two Jackie Chan movies because of their unusual titles: Wheels On Meals and Half a Loaf of Kung Fu (1980). We would always talk about these titles - and thought-provoking names like these probably sucked many video store patrons in and then they later became not just Jackie Chan fans, but Martial Arts cinema fans as well, acting as a sort of gateway drug. Now we strongly recommend you watch the movie on Netflix Streaming if you have it. It's a nice widescreen print with subtitles (funny how everyone in Spain speaks Cantonese). Surely it's a vast improvement upon pan-and-scanned, dubbed VHS tapes.Wheels On Meals is a hugely enjoyable movie experience and a good time will be had by all who see it.For more action insanity, drop by: www.comeuppancereviews.com

phrixion Meals on Wheels is a good Jackie Chan flick that takes place in Spain. What makes this film stand out from some their other films is that some of the actions scenes in this film are iconic of the martial arts actionI cannot deny t that Jackie Chan and gang bring and have been bringing to the screen.The action sequences are iconic because this is one of the films where people might have seen a cut scene and say "wow that sword blade was really close to him!" and such. Some of the martial arts action sequences are incredibly well done. The strikes are so close and done so well and filmed well, that the fight choreography had to be precisely timed. There were a couple stunts where I thought "if he didn't complete that stunt or fight sequences successfully, he would probably have been dead or very very hurt." Also there's a lot of gags and comic relief in the film as well as innovative props, such as the food truck they drive around. Some action and scenes take place on Spain's some tourist traveled areas. The way the story is actually a very good work in its own since they take literally a few stories that eventually intertwine. Sylvia, the main protagonist of the film is a conniving young lady who cheats and steals money from men who think they will be sleeping with her. Sylvia is no stupid girl and out schmoozes her way around men taken by her beauty and charm, but she's very divisive and causes a lot of trouble.Good flick, it is a different film from My Lucky Stars, which is more dramatic comedy with physical comedy. This film is an action comedy with great martial arts sequences. I do recommend this one, it is a fun watch if you're into the jackie chan genre of movies.

macade14 i think the summary says it all. i love project a, and my lucky stars, dragons forever,and winners and sinners, but wheels on meals in the best out of all of them. one of my friends put me on a lot of Jackie Chan films right after rumble in the Bronx, and the first two movie he gave me as a birthday gift, was ProjectA and Wheels on Meals. it's a prefect fit of comedy, action, and martial arts. Thomas (Jackie)and David (Yuen Biao)are cousins and have a food business in a van, and run into a girl, who is nothing but trouble, and Sammo Hung is a detective, who is looking for the girl.The comedy is great, and the action is brilliant, and this is one of the film i would love to remake. Rent or buy this movie if you are a fan.

FinnishChanFan What can i say? It was great. Second best movie from Jackie, Sammo and yuen have done together. The best is Dragon Forever. Movie includes awesome stunts, great fights and a few cameos by the "lucky stars". end fight sequence has been titled the best! Although, i dont understand the name. Wheels on Meals? It would have been better as "Meals on Wheels".