Top 10 Funniest Jackie Chan Movie Fight Scenes
Top 10 Funny Jackie Chan Moments
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Gut-busting, in more ways than one. Welcome to WatchMojo and today we’ll be counting down our picks for the Top 10 Funny Jackie Chan Moments. For this list, we’re looking at the funniest moments from Jackie Chan’s movie career. While often hilarious, outtakes will not be considered.
#10: Priceless Vase
“Rush Hour” (1998) While the martial artist had been doing his thing for around three decades in Hong Kong, in the West, Jackie Chan would not really become a household name until 1998's "Rush Hour." Along with showcasing Chan's jaw-dropping stunt work, the buddy cop movie also highlights the actor's excellent comedic timing, with one moment serving up the best of both worlds. The "Priceless Vase" sequence is not only one of the funniest scenes in a consistently hilarious film, but it brought to the forefront Chan's versatility and slapstick-style of comedy, one that transcends culture or era.
#9: A Dynamic Profile Image
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“Chinese Zodiac” (2012) As a sequel released more than two decades after the last "Armour of God" movie, "Chinese Zodiac" feels wholly unnecessary and leaves quite a bit to be desired. Despite not being one of Jackie Chan's greatest movies, "Chinese Zodiac" does produce one moment of inspired comedy. During a well-choreographed brawl against several guys in a studio, Chan makes use of a couple of makeshift weapons, including an umbrella and a camera that is more than ready to document the action. The final punchline is particularly memorable, as Chan proves that some people are just born photogenic.
#8: The Chun ‘Jackie’ Li
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“City Hunter” (1993) Some moments are inherently funny, others toe the line between hilarity and insanity. Based on a popular Japanese manga and anime, "City Hunter's" live-action adaptation tried to recapture the source material's spirited brand of humor, although that may just have been an excuse to have Jackie Chan cosplay as "Street Fighter II's" Chun-Li. A moment this weird could easily cross the line into cringe territory, but Chan's dedicated and unapologetic performance keeps this one on the funny side of strange. The image of Jackie Chan dressed as Chun-Li might be something nobody asked for, but the world is better off with it existing.
7. The Rat Paper Fight
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“The Myth” (2005) Despite its epic scope, "The Myth" is still a lesser-film in Jackie Chan's filmography. However, that does not mean the action-comedy is devoid of mesmerizing sequences. By 2005, a 51-year-old Chan had understandably slowed down since the '70s and '80s; in response, "The Myth's" rat paper factory sequence decided to just bring things to a screeching and sticky halt. Seeing Chan play a game of hot lava on the glue-covered conveyor belt never gets old, while several tiny funny exchanges combine to create a sequence that is splendidly paced, novel, and hilarious.
#6: Jackie Chan & The Ladder
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“Police Story 4: First Strike” (1996) The "Police Story" franchise represents peak Jackie Chan, with the fourth entry going for broke when it comes to over-the-top set-pieces. Along with throwing a killer shark for good measure, "First Strike" also contains one of Chan's best action sequences of all time, a flawlessly choreographed romp through a warehouse that sees the actor doing things with a ladder that seem beyond human capability. While it is easy to be mesmerized by the martial arts on display, Chan also injects some of his trademark humor, culminating in a simple but amusing punchline that serves as the cherry on top of a kickass sundae.
#5: Drunken Fighting
“Drunken Master” (1978) & “Drunken Master II” (1994) A central characteristic of Jackie Chan's humor is its physicality. The actor's movies tend to strike a perfect union between action and comedy, were one genre compliments and heightens the other. Be it 1978's original or 1994's sequel, the "Drunken Master" films distill Chan's talents to their purest form, as the protagonist's central martial art style is inherently hilarious. Few other sequences better encapsulate the comedic brilliance of the Drunken Boxing style than the extensive fight in "Drunken Master II" when Chan battles several henchmen while – at the behest of his mother – getting increasingly drunker.
#4: Bike Chase
“Project A” (1983) Along with being an expert martial artist, Jackie Chan is also a student of comedy, specifically silent-era films starring the likes of Harold Lloyd. The most obvious example is "Project A's" clocktower scene, which directly references one of Lloyd's movies, but these influences can be seen throughout the actor's filmography. Another "Project A" sequence that emphasis this style of humor has Chan riding a bike through several tight alleyways while using all sorts of innovative tricks to out-thinking various goons. It is the type of scene that would have been just as funny in the 1920s as it proved to be in 1983.
#3: Cat Fight
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“Snake in the Eagle's Shadow” (1978) 1978 was a huge year for Jackie, as films like "Drunken Master" and "Snake in the Eagle's Shadow" helped define the martial artist's trademark mix of action and comedy. While a relatively short moment in the grand scheme of things, Chan suddenly wiping out his cat-like reflexes in the middle of a fight is both totally bizarre and the most Jackie Chan thing ever. Along with being hilarious, this scene marks the point when Chan stops being the next Bruce Lee and becomes a unique performer destined for superstardom.
#2: Wong Fei-hung Vs. John Fight
“Drunken Master II” (1994) "Drunken Master II" is the perfect case study on how to seamlessly blend action and comedy, especially the final fight between Jackie Chan and Ken Lo. From the second Chan drinks the industrial alcohol to the moment that Lo is defeated, this sequence is pure bliss, simultaneously producing comedy gold and impeccably choreographed martial arts. The action is hectic, the jokes are constant but never disrupt the flow of the fight, and there is even a moment when Chan takes Lo for a walk. Whether cheering or laughing, "Drunken Master II's" final fight will get a reaction out of anyone.
#1: Wooden Shoe Fight
“Who Am I?” (1998) Jackie Chan doesn't need a lot to bring the laughs; sometimes, all it takes is a pair of wooden shoes. While consistently entertaining, "Who Am I?" produces its heartiest chuckles during a short fight scene where a barefoot Chan takes on a couple of goons using nothing but clogs. Unlike many of the actor's fight scenes that pepper in a few laughs amid the action, this one is nearly all comedy, with Chan even finding the time to deliver a witty one-liner. Perfect pacing, hilarious reactions, and Chan literally kicking ass; this moment is Jackie at the peak of his comedic genius.
