Still offers something new after all these years of watching action movies
I was in a joyless mood and looking for something cool without requiring thought: if I would guess a team coming together, some training, gadgets, the usual spy fantasy, under a great mentor. While the intention was cognitive suspension, I suddenly found myself sitting up just to properly watch The Shadow.
I also assumed my interest was primarily for Jackie Chan, but the title turned out to be surprisingly accurate. The Shadow really is the point: unnerving, intriguing. The story itself is as straightforward as it gets and can feel predictable, but the action alone justifies the experience. There aren't many movies now that I imagine would be enjoyable in a theater, and in this economy? This one leaves a sense of longing for the big screen.
I also assumed my interest was primarily for Jackie Chan, but the title turned out to be surprisingly accurate. The Shadow really is the point: unnerving, intriguing. The story itself is as straightforward as it gets and can feel predictable, but the action alone justifies the experience. There aren't many movies now that I imagine would be enjoyable in a theater, and in this economy? This one leaves a sense of longing for the big screen.
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