Jackie Chan to be honoured with career achievement award at Locarno Film Festival 2025
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India Today
2 days ago
- India Today
Big studios are not filmmakers, they're business guys: Jackie Chan
Action star Jackie Chan called Hollywood studios 'business guys' and expressed that the industry is not the same creative playground he once worked in. He spoke at the Locarno Film Festival on Saturday evening in Switzerland. The 71-year-old actor said that modern big-budget productions now seem driven less by passion and more by profit a conversation with Locarno head Giona Nazzaro during a Q/A session, Chan said, 'I think the old movies are better than today. Right now, a lot of big studios are not filmmakers. They're business guys. They invest 40 million and think, 'How can I get it back?' And you can't go over. It's very difficult to make a good movie now.'advertisementHe further added, 'In all of Asia, only two directors can do everything: the writing, directing, acting, stunt coordinating, stunt fighting, and editing. Only two. One is Sammo Hung, the second one is Jackie Chan, and I'm better because I know how to sing.' The 'Rush Hour' star said that his decision to learn singing was practical as he cannot do dangerous stunts forever. He emphasised, 'I cannot do this forever. It's just so dangerous. I thought, What should I do? I should learn how to sing. I want to be Asia's Robert De Niro.'Chan also said he had nearly given up on Hollywood. He expressed his frustration over scripts that didn't resonate with him or the American audiences. However, he mentioned how the film 'Rush Hour' (1998) changed everything for him. He admitted, 'It was the last try. If it doesn't succeed, then I finish.'The film's success, despite limited budgets and restricted action space, proved to be a turning point. 'I think 'Rush Hour' changed the culture,' he also stated that his Hollywood ambition was always to 'be a cross-cultural bridge between the US and China.'The Locarno Film Festival that also screened Chan's early directorial works, 'Project A' and 'Police Story', will conclude on August 16.- Ends
News18
2 days ago
- News18
Jackie Chan Says Rush Hour ‘Changed The Culture' And Bridged US-China Gap
Jackie Chan was seen recalling a time when he decided to leave Hollywood, but with Rush Hour, he changed the 'culture.' The iconic action superstar Jackie Chan believes Hollywood films have declined in quality over the years. Chan, who received a Career Leopard award at the 78th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland, was seen talking about his iconic films that helped bridge the cultural gaps between the East and the West. During an interactive session with the Locarno head, Jackie Chan was seen recalling a time when he decided to leave Hollywood, but with Rush Hour, he changed the 'culture". Jackie Chan Calls Himself 'A Cross-cultural Bridge' Between Two Cultures During the conversation, Chan admitted that back in the early 2000s, he was contemplating leaving Hollywood, as he could not connect with the American audience and was not keen on doing the scripts he was getting at that time. 'Rush Hour. It was my last try. If it doesn't succeed, then I finish," Chan revealed and added, 'I think Rush Hour changed the culture." Chan further called himself 'a cross-cultural bridge between the US and China" and revealed Rush Hour's production was not perfect, with constraints on budget and smaller space for action sequences. Despite such difficulties, the film turned out to be a franchise-spawning blockbuster. What Was Rush Hour About? The blockbuster action comedy franchise directed by Brett Ratner started in 1998. The plot revolved around a Hong Kong police officer, Chief Inspector Lee (played by Jackie Chan), and Los Angeles Police Department detective James Carter (played by Chris Tucker) as they went on various missions in both Hong Kong and Los Angeles to prevent dangerous crimes. After the massive success of the first part, Rush Hour and Rush Hour 3 were released in 2001 and 2006, respectively. The fourth instalment of Rush Hour is currently in production after years of delay. While Chan and Tucker will be seen reprising their roles, Ratner is unlikely to return. Jackie Chan's Impressive Career The 71-year-old star remains one of the most recognised and popular stars in the world. A martial artist, Chan started his career as a background performer in films like Fist of Fury. Then he went on to find fame as the lead actor during the '70s. Chan became a household name in Chinese films during the '80s. During this time, he was dominating the action comedy genre with his innovative and death-defying stunts. In the following decade, Chan took his expertise to the West and finally became widely recognised in Hollywood with blockbuster hits like Rumble in the Bronx, Rush Hour, New Police Story, The Forbidden Kingdom, and Shanghai Noon, among others. With a film career spanning over sixty years, Jackie Chan is regarded as one of the most influential martial artists in the history of cinema. First Published: August 11, 2025, 15:37 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Jackie Chan SLAMS Hollywood filmmakers; criticises the obsession with money over filmmaking: "They invest 40 million and think..."
Jackie Chan , the legendary martial artist and actor, opened up about his beliefs that Hollywood films have degraded over time, criticising the entertainment industry for being obsessed with money. Jackie Chan slams Hollywood businessmen In a recent interactive session at the 78th edition of the Locarno Film Festival, Chan opined about how the 'business guys' think about getting their returns, instead of focusing on filmmaking. Citing that it is difficult to make a decent film in the modern world, the 'Rush Hour' actor compared the old films to be better than today's products, according to Deadline. 'I think the old movies are better than today,' Jackie said, before adding, 'Right now, a lot of big studios, they're not filmmakers, they're business guys. They invest 40 million and think, 'How can I get it back?' And you can't go over. It's very difficult to make a good movie now.' "In all of Asia, only two directors can do everything" Throughout the discussion, Chan emphasised his dedication to learning various roles on film sets that ranged from being an action director to an actor. Furthermore, he humorously stated that in Asian Cinema, the artists have an expansive skill set. 'In all of Asia, only two directors can do everything: the writing, directing, acting, stunt coordinating, stunt fighting, and editing. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buhang : SUV Clearance Sale, Click Here To See Prices SUV Deals | Search Ads Search Now Undo Only two,' he said. 'One is Sammo Hung , the second one is Jackie Chan,' he claimed, before quipping, 'And I'm better because I know how to sing.' Continuing the 'singing' topic, Chan revealed that he learned the art because he was always asked to perform stunts during the interviews, which over time became dangerous. Jackie Chan reveals 'Rush Hour' was his last try... 'I wanna be the Asian Robert De Niro ,' he said, adding that he wanted to switch professions. Moreover, he spoke about how the American scripts didn't reach the quality mark that he was expecting. 'Rush Hour. It was the last try. If it doesn't succeed, then I finish,' he said, adding that it was the film that connected with the western audience.
