“The whole point is Jackie Chan–and, like Astaire and Rogers, he does what he does better than anybody.” - Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
“Chan, doing everything at once including all his own stunts, has an infectious energy that will help to remind you why you love movies.” - Keith Simanton, Film.com
Notice: the screening on Saturday, July 15 is at 7:00pm. There was an error on some communications regarding the start time; we apologize for the inconvenience.
Friday, July 14, Saturday, July 15, and Sunday, July 16 | We fittingly kick off our Hong Kong celebration with RUMBLE IN THE BRONX, for which the Film Center hosted the US premiere with Jackie Chan in person, introducing Chicago audiences to his talent. As Roger Ebert said in his review of the film, “The whole point is Jackie Chan–and, like Astaire and Rogers, he does what he does better than anybody.” Directed by stuntman-turned-filmmaker Tong, Chan plays Hong Kong policeman Keung, who visits New York for a family wedding. When gang violence upsets his vacation, he abandons his plans for a spectacularly choreographed fight for justice.
Awards & Nominations
Nominee - Best Picture, Best Actor (Jackie Chan), Best Actress (Anita Mui), Best Supporting Actress (Françoise Yip), Hong Kong Film Awards
Nominee - Best Fight, MTV Movie Awards
Nominee - Best Action Choreography, Best Film Editing, Golden Horse Film Festival
Hong Kong Summer: Featuring Film Center favorites, alongside other celebrated Hong Kong cinema classics, starring some of the region’s biggest stars. Join us for an explosive, action-packed summer at the Film Center with five energetic and dynamic weeks where the cinema explodes anew! View full series here.