Hong Kong action superstar Jackie Chan has explained why Hong Kong filmmakers create action comedy movies better than others. In a recent interview with Fstoppers, Chan explained the techniques used by Hong Kong filmmakers.
According to Chan, it is important to create clarity and establish rhythm by using the static wide shot. By doing so, the audience can experience the action and reaction in the same shot. This also means that the viewers can feel the movements.
Chan's latest feature film titled "Dragon Blade," is slated to be released sometime in Feb. 2015 coinciding with the start of the Chinese New Year. He stars alongside Hollywood big shots John Cusak and Adrien Brody.
"Dragon Blade" is a Chinese historical film that features the screenplay of Daniel Lee, who also directed the movie. Chan plays a commander who was framed by evil forces and was forced to do their evil biddings. Brody and Cusack play the role of a Roman general and his Prince trying to escape to China. It is when they reached the Western Desert that the exhilarating story reveals its true magic.
The movie was shot entirely in China and features breathtaking landscapes and deserts, including the Gobi Desert, Dunhuang and Hengian provinces in China. It boasted a total budget of $65 million, breaking the current record of the most expensive Chinese film in production, and was reportedly funded by some of the biggest name in the different sectors of Chinese society. These include China Film Foundation, CITIC Asset Management Corporation, Sparkle Roll Group, Cultural Assets Supervision and Administration Office of the People's Government of Beijing Municipality, and Beijing All Media and Culture Group. Producers are also considering producing the film in 3D, a move that will definitely add flair and elegance to the movie.
Chan, who turned 60 in April, has been considered by many to be the biggest driving force that propelled Asian action films to prominence during the 70's, 80's and 90's period. He and Jet Li have co-starred in numerous blockbuster films that not only amazed audiences but also opened the eyes of the world to the hidden beauty of China.