Panda Plan
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| Traditional Chinese | 熊猫计划 | ||
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| Directed by | Luan Zhang | ||
| Written by | Wei Xu, Meng Yida, Luan Zhang | ||
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Running time | 99 minutes | ||
| Country | China | ||
| Language | Mandarin | ||
| Budget | USD 180 million yuan | ||
Panda Plan (Chinese: 熊猫计划) is a 2024 Chinese action comedy film starring Jackie Chan. It was released in China on October 1, 2024.
Plot
[edit]In this family movie, Jackie Chan plays himself as an international action star, who gets involved in the rescue operation to save a famous zoo panda named Hu Hu from mercenaries.[2][3][4]
Cast
[edit]- Jackie Chan as Jackie (international kung fu superstar)
- Xiang Wei as David (Gold agent)
- Ce Shi as Su Xiaozhu (panda keeper)
- Yanbo Han as Cha Kun (leader of international criminal organization)
- Bing Jia as ice cream store manager
- Dani Ray as Harry
- Andy Friend as Director
Production
[edit]The production was officially announced on August 10, 2023, including the participation of actors Jackie Chan and Yanbo Han. Filming was completed in October 2023. Chan lost consciousness while filming one scene in a headlock, which was released as a "behind the scenes" clip.[5]
The official October 1, 2024 release date for China was announced on August 30, 2024. The film had a limited release in 25 North American cities on October 18, 2024.[6]
Reception
[edit]The film grossed more than 261 million yuan (approximately 36.8 million U.S. Dollars) in its initial release in China.[6]
James Marsh of the South China Morning Post gave the film 1 out of 5 stars, calling it a "tedious trudge through lazily choreographed fight sequences, sluggish chases, and torridly scripted interactions between Chan’s lethargic protagonist and an interchangeable ensemble of goofball mercenaries."[7] Paul Bramhall of City on Fire was similarly unimpressed: "A charmless affair devoid of any purpose or entertainment value, at one point a bad guy says, “What is Jackie Chan doing here!?”, which is the same question anyone who dares watch it will likely also find themself asking."[8] Nevertheless, taking it for what it is, Mike McGranaghan of The Aisle Seat called it an "infectiously silly" "fast-paced comic adventure" despite "a couple wrong notes."[9]
References
[edit]- ^ Hsia, Heidi (30 September 2024). Jackie Chan returns with "Panda Plan", Yahoo Life Singapore
- ^ General, Ryan (19 September 2024). Jackie Chan pokes fun at his martial arts legacy in new ‘Panda Plan’ trailer, Yahoo News New Zealand
- ^ Radhakrishnan, Manjusha (30 October 2024). Action superstar Jackie Chan at 70: Talks age, legacy, and new movie 'Panda Plan', Gulf News
- ^ Northrip, Ryan (31 October 2023). Jackie Chan Getting His Own Nic Cage Twist In New Action Comedy, Screen Rant
- ^ (2 October 2024). WATCH: Jackie Chan collapses while filming fight scene for new film, Inquirer.net
- ^ a b (19 October 2024). Jackie Chan's action comedy film "Panda Plan" hits North American big screen, Xinhua News Agency (English)
- ^ Marsh, James (17 October 2024). Panda Plan movie review: Jackie Chan meets CGI animals in abysmal action comedy, South China Morning Post
- ^ Bramhall, Paul (15 October 2024). Panda Plan (2024) Review, City on Fire
- ^ McGranaghan, Mike (17 October 2024). Panda Plan (review), The Aisle Seat
External links
[edit]- Panda Plan at IMDb