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Cop Eddie Yang (Jackie Chan) and his partner, Interpol agent Arthur Watson (Lee Evans), are in pursuit of international human-smuggling crimelord Snakehead (Julian Sands). The partners get seriously w... read more read more...ounded and a mysterious ancient medallion transforms them into superpowered warriors called Highbinders. The two halves of the medallion are supposed to grant eternal life when joined together by a powerful young boy who was born during a specific time in the Year of the Snake. The villainous Snakehead wants to gets his hands on both the child and the medallion, and the heros try to stop him. Aided by special effects and action choreography by Sammo Hung, Chan fights his way toward a violent conclusion with Snakehead that takes place in mid-air.. Claire Forlani plays Jackie Chan's love interest, the Interpol agent Nicole. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi

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PG-13, 1 hr. 28 min.

Directed by: Gordon Chan

Release Date: August 22, 2003

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DVD Release Date: December 23, 2003

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  • June 5, 2008
    I was completely surprised at this one. I enjoyed Jackie Chan and Lee Evans together. I laughed alot and had all the Jackie Chan great moments.
  • June 8, 2010
    I do love Jackie Chan, but this movie was not as good as I expected to be.
  • December 15, 2009
    The Medaillon. I tried so hard to watch this Movie to end but it just bored me.
  • March 8, 2009
    Funncy and cheerful light hearted kung fu movie with jack chan,lee evans and the really good looking claire forlani (meet joe black)
  • October 21, 2007
    Mediocre Jackie Chan Stunt Movie. Mildly Entertaining
  • June 7, 2007
    i can't help it; jackie chan movies are just so amusing!
  • November 12, 2006
    Jackie Chan makes funniest accident scenes after he empowered with superhuman strength.
  • April 16, 2007
    Very good movie and just like any Jacky Chan's movie, very entertaining and cool fighting.
  • October 30, 2011
    Eddie Yang is a Hong Kong cop working with Interpol to try and bring down criminal `Snakehead' (played by Julian Sands) who is after an ancient medallion and it`s keeper, a young Oriental boy, who has been chosen to give life, power and immortality to whomever he heals with it. A... read morefter the boy is kidnapped during a failed attempt of capturing Snakehead, Eddie is sent to Dublin, Ireland where he joins forces with Agent Nicole James (the fantastically eye-pleasing Claire Forlani) and the less-than-competent Agent Watson (Lee Evans), a nerdy Interpol officer, who can't seem to get anything right.

    After a near-fatal accident Eddie is suddenly transformed into a 'Highbinder'--an immortal warrior with superhuman powers and must go face to face with the menacing Snakehead who desperately wants the medallion back. Jackie is fun to watch as is Christy Chung (Lee's wife) who has a hidden armory in the broom cupboard ~although there is no given explanation for that~ lol. Eerily reminiscent of Eddie Murphy's "The Golden Child." But I would recommend it for anyone who enjoys Jackie Chan movies!
  • July 5, 2008
    Once upon a time, I thought Jackie Chan could do no wrong. A god if cinema, who's comic timing and entertaining martial arts could save any film. And then I saw ... The Medallion.

    Lee Evans is a funny guy, and he's also funny in The Medallion, but I think he's the wrong person... read more to pair with Jackie. The action was also a bit underwhelming. Not without it's moments, but still disappointing.

Critic Reviews


Owen Gleiberman
August 27, 2003
Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly

Makes you long for Tucker -- and for Jackie Chan to fly without digital wings. Full Review

Ben Kenigsberg
August 26, 2003
Ben Kenigsberg, Village Voice

This outing, Jackie doesn't bring much humor or personality to his role. Full Review

Charles Taylor
August 23, 2003
Charles Taylor, Salon.com

If writers think that they have to give Jackie Chan superpowers and special effects in order for him to do amazing things, they clearly have no idea who they're writing for. Full Review

Matt Bonesteel
August 22, 2003
Matt Bonesteel, Washington Post

Chan's normally homegrown stuntwork is replaced by a lot of wire fighting and special effects.

Ann Hornaday
August 22, 2003
Ann Hornaday, Washington Post

So cheesy and cheap that it almost attains high camp.

Dennis Harvey
August 22, 2003
Dennis Harvey, Variety

This H.K./U.S. co-production at times plays as if it were aimed at children, but more often simply seems to be aiming blind at whatever genre cliche the five credited writers fix upon in any given scene. Full Review

August 22, 2003
USA Today

A good-natured and amusing spectacle. Full Review

Geoff Pevere
August 22, 2003
Geoff Pevere, Toronto Star

Nine year-olds of all ages ought to be delighted. Full Review

Mick LaSalle
August 22, 2003
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

The best of Jackie Chan's American movies. Full Review

Joe Baltake
August 22, 2003
Joe Baltake, Sacramento Bee

Formulaic and ultimately forgettable, but quite likable. Full Review

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