Ride On – Movie Review
ABC Film Challenge – World Cinema – J (Jackie Chan)
Director: Larry Yang
Writer: Larry Yang (Screenplay)
Cast
- Jackie Chan (Rush Hour)
- Haocun Liu (One Second)
- Kevin Guo
- Yueting Lang
- Andy On (Blackhat)
- Hang Su
Plot: A washed-up stuntman and his stunt horse become an overnight social media sensation when their real-life fight with debt collectors goes viral.
Runtime: 2 Hours 6 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Ride On starts as a washed-up stuntman Luo Zhilong (Chan) and his trusted horse Red Hare elude debt-collecting gangsters. They perform in the middle of town hoping to maintain control of his stable. However, the debts are adding up and he is trying to reconnect with his daughter Luo Xiabao (Liu). Their latest escape has seen them going viral and now he could start to make a comeback.
This new chance to work with his daughter and get back into the business gives Luo a new meaning to life. However, he must face his past to move on and accept the best part of his life.
Verdict on Ride On
Ride On is an action comedy following a washed-up stuntman looking to regain his fame. After he goes viral, he gets a fresh chance to be successful and reconnect with his daughter. Can he take advantage of this chance before it is too late?
This movie looks to show the commitment to being a stuntman can take on a family. It shows how much has been taken out of Luo and how his next chance could give him the hope he thought he once lost. The movie has a moving presence behind the message it wants to send and it feels like it could be a lot more personal for Jackie Chan, as we know the amount of work he has done over the years.
Where to Watch
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Final Thoughts – Ride On is a moving action comedy and feels like a tribute to stunt workers.
