Scanialara You won't be disappointed!

Dynamixor The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

Gutsycurene Fanciful, disturbing, and wildly original, it announces the arrival of a fresh, bold voice in American cinema.

Marva It is an exhilarating, distressing, funny and profound film, with one of the more memorable film scores in years,

George Clarke I remember there being a lot of 'hush' when this show was in production, which made me all the more concerned as to what the outcome was going to be like.And when I finally got it on DVD, I have to say the outcome… was worth the wait.The Accidental Spy is quite different from the usual Jackie Chan vehicle, and as his number one fan (aren't we all?) I get a tad concerned when one of these 'different vehicles' is on the way.I blame Stanley Tong!His attempt to make Jackie's movies look more 'Hollywood-like' seemed to also include the loss of the infamous end battle which we all live for in a HK movie. And this seems to have carried over to this movie – not directed by Tong, but by Teddy Chen (Purple Storm, Downtown Torpedoes). Once again, the idea of a non-fighting, yet action-packed ending seems to have been the choice of the day for what could have been, another Chan classic.It's not all bad… But instead of a fantastic end fight, we get to see our hero try and control a speeding oil tanker down busy roads, through people filled streets, and, oh yeah – it's ass is also on fire. This means that if that truck slows down, the flames will move forward and light the oil.Sounds exciting? Well, I guess it is. But enough negativity, let's focus on the good stuff this Chan flick has to offer!Well I guess we should start with the man himself… Jackie has played most and all characters on screen over the last 30 years, so it's strange, but nice, to see him play – a sports store sales assistant. Yes… that's right. In a nice introductory scene, we get to see him try and flog some gym equipment to a rich man and his wife (which doesn't work too well) before he heads out to lunch and gets caught up in a major bank robbery. And this is where the fun starts!After a tight fight in an elevator, Jackie takes a ride on a runaway crane, smashing through office blocks before being deemed a hero by national television and newspapers. Quite a fun little opening I must add, and then things start to turn a little darker.This is were fans of the usual Jackie Chan fare got divided.Low on laughs, slow on action, but there's still something in it that makes me go back to watch it again and again. This is one you need to see to decide for yourself… Avoid the American release at all costs!*Spawned a TV series in China without JC...

Charles Herold (cherold) As a vehicle for Jackie Chan action sequences, this movie is decent. There are some clever scenes, and while some, particularly one in which a naked Jackie tries to cover himself while his enemies seem determined to keep them off, make no sense, they are amusing.Unfortunately, the story is an absolute mess. None of it makes any real sense and it's often unclear what on earth is going on. The movie just jumps from scene to scene with little thought for the sense of it all.The movie also ends, not with a typical Chan action scene, but with a highway scene that uses none of Chan's talents, is confused and lacks any sort of excitement or suspense. It is a huge misstep in a film full of small missteps.

athena24 I never understood professional critics of Jacky Chan's movies. I really think it should be ignored. Instead it should be relied on his fans like myself. I just can't understand the relatively high critics for his 'New Police Story' comparing to this one. Accidental Spy is a good refreshment after his American movies like 'Rush Hour' and 'Shanghai Noon', which are fine by themselves but quite low by Jackie's standards. They lack the little stupid things that make Jackie Chan's movie funny, and they surely lack his amazing stunts.Accidental Spy is a very funny film, having a lot of Jackie's nonsense in it. The pace is good and the stunts are incredible. Bringing us back to his Asian movies from the second half of the 90's. Accidental Spy is also has high budget and looks good. Accidental Spy has some drawbacks also ( of course comparing to his other movies and not to Oscar like one's). Unlike his other movies, where the plot is straight and simple, here the plot is a bit complicated and has unnecessary twists. This doesn't come along good with nonsense he brings to the movie. The fight choreography is also visually not as compelling as in his other movies.Overall - not typical Jackie movie in terms of plot but all the other is alike and his fans won't be disappointed. And this is much better then his later work like 'Toexido' , 'Medallion' or 'New Police Story'.

Jaroslav Penaz I didn't expect too much from this movie but I was really thunderstruck. It's maybe the greatest Hong Kong movie since Who Am I (and I think it's even a bit better). The plot is quite elaborate and interesting and we can expect really good acting. The movie is more aimed at acting and drama than at action. This can be disappointing for some hardcore action fans but I see it as a good step. Jackie was almost fifty when filming this movie and I don't think he wants to kick baddies' heads till the end of his very long career. The movie is quite serious and emotional, so the funny moments (there are a few) are in my opinion out of place and don't fit in the dark plot very much. They are really FUNNY (f.e. the naked fight in the market place) and they would be great in any other Jackie's movie, but not in this one. There are about four or five fight scenes in this film, quite short, but absolutely great- especially the one in the spa-place. The only scene that felt to me quite unnecessary was the final rescue-from-truck part - it looks like an extract from the worst American B-movies. But in general this movie is one of the greatest in Jackie's career.