Dragons Forever is an action-packed, thrilling film with the elements of martial arts, comedy, and social commentary, which perfectly illustrates the talent and power of Jackie Chan to mix the incredible action with the true humor and charm. The action of the movie is closely coordinated fight scenes, which demonstrate characteristic elements of action of Chan, who combines acrobats and creative tricks in the performance, leaving the audience on pins and needles. In the middle of the actions, the film also integrates lighter moments of humor and good friendship between the characters, achieving a mixed tone that addresses the interests of both martial arts fans and comedy-lovers.
A story of the interaction between corporate greed and morality, the plot revolves around three cutthroat Hong Kong lawyers in a setup that makes the presentation of environmental and ethical concerns an exciting and topical endeavor. What makes the film rich and deep is the emotionality of Jackie and his role as a split personality lawyer who is tempted to leave only because of a love love affair, and the chemistry between the cast especially Samo and Biao supplements the theme of friendship and loyalty throughout the movie. The direction of the film is also quite swift, although there is uninterrupted flow of action, blended with humor, and the music of the film also keeps the film dynamic, enhancing the humour and tension of its scenes.
And the message of the film, which spoke to me most of all, is that one should always stand up and fight what is right, however hard it places you in awkward situations. The charismatic play of Jackie Chan and the rousing action scenes of the film inspire you to feel excited and at the same time questionable or moral. Although the premise of the plot is reminiscent to some, this movie lifts itself through creative use of fight choreography and solid storytelling, to become more than just another mindless entertainment. On the whole, Dragons Forever is a fast-paced and emotional story of finding oneself to be true to oneself, friendship, and following what is good- providing the kick of adrenaline, as well as the shot of inspiration.
