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Jackie Chan wrote, directed and stars in this English-language action-comedy tale of about a commando group that travels to South Africa to kidnap scientists working on new energy sources. However, a ... read more read more...Washington-based cover-up requires a downed plane after completion of the mission, and Jackie is the only survivor of the plane crash. When the crash trauma leaves him with amnesia, his question, "Who am I?" becomes his name -- Whoami. Recognized by CIA agent Morgan (Ron Smerczak), Whoami learns covert operatives have sent assassins to eliminate him, and the martial arts footwork gets fancy with Whoami heading to Rotterdam in hopes of recovering his memory. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi

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PG-13, 2 hr.

Directed by: Benny Chan, Jackie Chan

Release Date: January 17, 1998

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DVD Release Date: February 2, 1999

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    May 29, 2011
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    Easily Chan's best film. Solid story telling that keeps the viewer guessing, enough emotion to keep us from sitting in the shallow end and definitely includes the charm of Chan's signature comedy-action.

    But where it shines are the set pieces and action sequences that don't feel... read more like a derivative of his Police Story films, there's always something exciting to look forward to as whoami runs around the world "battling" villains one way or another.

    Ah the villains, generic and cardboard as always but who expects better from a martial arts / action film from the 90's?
  • February 6, 2011
    excellent stunt work, a decent story, and a phenomenal fight scene at the end of the film help contribute to this being one of jackie chans absolute best action films. in some of chans films the stunts are forced even when theyre good, and this film avoided that contrived feelin... read moreg and kept me thoroughly entertained the entire way through. the story was built on multiple misunderstandings among the characters, and this also felt reasonable as the gimmicks were executed very well. excellent action film.
  • August 15, 2009
    "Jackie Chan's Who Am I?" was written and directed by Jackie Chan himself, he also stars in the movie. He is a special forces agent who was accidentally dropped from a soaring helicopter and he plummeted to the earth so fast and hard that it gave him a shot of amnesia. Now, Jacki... read moree Chan is wanted just about everywhere because he is a missing person, but he has to deal with the enemies who have a mysterious disk because they want to kill him. On top of that, he really doesn't remember anything because of the amnesia, he doesn't even know who he is.
    "Jackie Chan's Who Am I?" is a great Jackie Chan action movie. Parts of it such as when Jackie is trying to help a man cure a snake bite and he chews up a plant that makes his mouth numb, are funny. Other parts of the movie such as when Jackie makes his first escape from his enemies from the top of a tall building, the fighting scenes, and the car escape sequence are nonstop and edge of the seat action. "Jackie Chan's Who Am I?" has some of the best and most exciting action ever seen in any movie. The plot is understandable enough and the acting isn't bad either. But the action sequences are what you'll never forget about this movie. If you like great martial arts movies or action movies, I definitely recommend getting "Jackie Chan's Who Am I?" NOTE: That was a copy of my Amazon review from the year 2000. I need to see more Jackie Chan movies.
  • September 13, 2008
    Great action, ridiculous premise/story.
  • August 8, 2008
    I don't think I've seen this since I was 12 years old, but peculiarly enough, I remember nearly all of it. That's not always a sign of quality, but it certainly can't hurt.
  • August 8, 2008
    More of Chan's trademark comic strip kung fu, but with an amnesia spin. Don't expect anything as weighty as Memento, but it's a typically fun action movie. But DUBBED!!
  • August 8, 2008
    Great Jackie Chan film with some excellent set pieces.
  • August 8, 2008
    Enjoyable actioner from Jackie.
  • August 8, 2008
    Heaps of funny and action that features unbelievable stunts and outrageous fights that rival all of Jackie Chan's previous work.
  • March 22, 2008
    If only he hadn't of remembered and continued inflicting his humorless martial arts comedies on the world. Wonderful end fight scene but it doesn't justify the previous hour and half.

Critic Reviews


Michael Dequina
May 4, 2009
Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com

Agreeable enough fun, but only to a point. Full Review

Fred Topel
July 14, 2003
Fred Topel, About.com

One of Jackie Chan's best. A compelling mystery plot and some of the greatest action he's ever done. The rooftop fight is brilliant.

Emanuel Levy
September 14, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

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Robert Roten
March 11, 2003
Robert Roten, Laramie Movie Scope

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James Rocchi
November 7, 2002
James Rocchi, Netflix

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Brian J. Arthurs
October 18, 2002
Brian J. Arthurs, Beach Reporter (Southern California)

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Rob Blackwelder
October 17, 2002
Rob Blackwelder, SPLICEDWire

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Brian Webster
January 1, 2000
Brian Webster, Apollo Guide

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Kevin N. Laforest
September 10, 2002
Kevin N. Laforest, Montreal Film Journal

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Jamie Graham
March 5, 2002
Jamie Graham, Sight and Sound

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    • Jackie (aka Whoami): I may have amnesia, but I'm not stupid!
    • Jackie (aka Whoami): Someone bring my memory back!
  • Jackie (aka Whoami): who am i
  • Fight now. Ask questions later.

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