Rumble in the Bronx

New Line Cinema | Release Date: February 23, 1996

7.9	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 138 Ratings

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Morty_McFlayNov 30, 2019

A cheesy and amateurish film with some truly incredible action scenes and stunts. Jackie Chan is one of the most entertaining performers of all time, and while this movie definitely utilizes his physical abilities in downright jaw-droppingA cheesy and amateurish film with some truly incredible action scenes and stunts. Jackie Chan is one of the most entertaining performers of all time, and while this movie definitely utilizes his physical abilities in downright jaw-dropping ways, his personality very rarely comes through in the other, quieter moments. It doesn’t help that the dialogue and story are just plain bad at times, further accentuated by the awkward dubbing of the actors. (Every single line was re-recorded for the American release of the film, even the English speaking actors were dubbed over. It’s awkward and distracting.) The story is nonsensical and jarring, presumably because of the numerous edits made for the film’s American release. But I can’t imagine it ever being very good even without the edits. Overall, it’s an entertaining one-time watch because of its action, a crisp 90 minute runtime, and some ironic enjoyment of its lame parts, but not something I plan on revisiting.… Expand

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MahmusSep 25, 2020

Just pure Jackie Chan fun.

Great stunts, fun comedy, awesome fighting, cheesy as hell. It's a blast. It perhaps feels a bit too american at times, but the Hong kong martial arts spirit is still there, even in the streets of New YorkJust pure Jackie Chan fun.

Great stunts, fun comedy, awesome fighting, cheesy as hell. It's a blast.

It perhaps feels a bit too american at times, but the Hong kong martial arts spirit is still there, even in the streets of New York (totally not Vancouver).

Just sit back and enjoy.… Expand

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gracjanskiDec 13, 2019

The movie is very politically correct in the beginning. The story is stupid and simple, the characters are one-sided. The audio is bad and doesnt fit to the faces.
Only the stunts and skills from Jackie Chan are impressive.
I was disappointedThe movie is very politically correct in the beginning. The story is stupid and simple, the characters are one-sided. The audio is bad and doesnt fit to the faces.
Only the stunts and skills from Jackie Chan are impressive.
I was disappointed although I wanted to like the movie… Expand

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BerCJun 18, 2016

The artistic medium of film is very subjective. Every audience member has a different set of criteria they use to measure their viewing experience. Not everyone shares the same set of criteria. If we did, what a bland and uninspired worldThe artistic medium of film is very subjective. Every audience member has a different set of criteria they use to measure their viewing experience. Not everyone shares the same set of criteria. If we did, what a bland and uninspired world this would be.

What I Personally Liked About "Rumble in the Bronx":
Let's face it. The action takes the cake in a film like this. Jackie Chan is known for hard-hitting, fast-paced sequences involving tight choreography and reflexes a cheetah would be proud to possess. Jackie was at the peak of his powers in this production and it shows. He is a greased lightning bolt streaking across the screen and demolishing everyone and everything that gets in his way. It doesn't hurt that Jackie did his own stunts as well, showing a dedication to his craft that few action masters could muster. Chan's enthusiasm is another infectious reason to enjoy this rollicking romp. It's obvious he loves being on screen, he loves entertaining, he loves going out with all guns blazing at all times. His happiness at being part of a movie such as this is one more separation from the dime-a-dozen action heroes we were subjected to during the late eighties/early nineties. One has to thank Jackie for freeing us from the muscle-bound style of action that had been so dominant in the United States at that time.

What I Personally Disliked About "Rumble in the Bronx":
From time to time, "Rumble" has a tendency to place too much emphasis on cultural stereotypes to try and enhance its humor. This is a mistake. It robs the film of some of its vitality by taking the easy road. In addition, the finale of the film has a kind of "look at me, see what I can do" vibe where the concept of over-the-top becomes par for the course. It just seems to collapse under its own weight. Naturally, cutting a quarter of an hour from the motion picture for its American release was also not a smart move. It just shows that American executives have no clue when it comes to releasing foreign pictures here in the States. Even in the mid-nineties, the sort of fan who would have appreciated this film the most would have been the one who wanted to see the unedited version, not the cut-and-dub we have here.

My Overall Impression of "Rumble in the Bronx":
It will never be mistaken for Shakespeare, but as a straight action yarn it is fairly solid entertainment. You could do a whole lot worse in the realm of martial arts movies than this.… Expand

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