In 2017, a joint Indian-Chinese film was released, in which Jackie Chan once again shines - an actor who does not spare himself, is traditionally incomparable in hilarious scuffles and crazy pursuits. Watching his mastery, you understand that even the recently received Oscar will not stop the inveterate actor and producer. Feeling the support of a multi-million army of fans, Jackie Chan continues to delight and amuse the viewer.
Synopsis
The film “Armor of God 4: In Search of Treasures” in the original has the name “Kung Fu Yoga”, so it can be considered a continuation of the well-known series of paintings with a stretch. According to unofficial data, the picture is a sequel to the Stanley Tune tape “Myth” (2005), Jackie plays an archaeologist in both projects. “Armor of God 4: In Search of Treasures” is exactly the movie you expect from Chan - a straightforward storyline framed by a sweeping set action, karcalom tricks, dashing pursuits, non-trivial battle scenes and traditional unpretentious humor against the backdrop of amazing natural landscapes and urban landscapes. The actors of the film “Armor of God 4: In Search of Treasures”, who performed the secondary roles, are little known to European and American viewers, many of them are debutants in Hollywood.
Film crew
The film crew of the project - the real old guard - has once again proved its professional suitability. Stanley Thun, who once presented the world with First Strike, Police Story, and Bronx Showdown, has now acted as director and screenwriter for action comedy. Barbie Tun - one of the producers of the picture is familiar from the works “The Drunken Master 2”, “First Hit”, he personally controlled the casting of the tape. In the movie “Armor of God: In Search of Treasures” (2017), the actors and roles were selected by types personally under his vigilant guidance. The operator Horace Vaughn, who had previously shown his skills in Dragon Twins, was responsible for the visualization of the picture; composer Nathan Van, who wrote the music for First Impact, Showdown in the Bronx, and Who am I, worked on the musical accompaniment. More than one generation has grown in the films of the listed cinema figures. Having shaken off antiquity, professionals in their field proved that they are able to give odds to most modern filmmakers by skillfully interweaving the innovative achievements of computer graphics in the storytelling in the style of Indiana Jones and in the cultural basis. The actors showed themselves no less worthy in the film “Armor of God: In Search of Treasures”.
Plot
Embodying the idea of ​​the creators of the movie “Armor of God: In Search of Treasure” (2017), the actors involved in the production of the film presented the following story to the audience. A young Indian princess, hiding her belonging to an ancient family that owns countless riches, appeals to the prominent professor of archeology of China Jack Si with a request. The fact is that she found an ancient artifact in the hollow of a high-altitude lake containing a clue to the location of the lost ancient treasury, which supposedly contains all the riches of the archaic civilizations of China and India. Driven by the prospect of revealing to mankind unprecedented relics, Jack with his companions resolutely goes on an expedition, but they are opposed by a gang of intruders inspired by the possibility of profit. Competing with criminal elements, archaeologists will visit several countries and overcome a lot of difficulties to find an artifact that can radically change the idea of ​​the traditional history of India and China.
Jackie Chan
In the comedy “Armor of God: In Search of Treasures”, the actors are gathered charismatic and talented, but none of them managed to surpass the performer of the role of the key character Jackie Chan. What is not surprising - the owner of the Oscar for his contribution to cinema has long been considered one of the most popular heroes of the militants, and fame was brought to him by his unique fighting style, remarkable comedic gift and the use of improvised means in action scenes.
The filmography of the actor has long exceeded one hundred. In addition to cinema, he develops a singing career - in most of his films Chan sings himself. So in the new project, he did not leave his fans without a favorite treat - delicious stunt fights, which literally are breathtaking. His hero, Professor Jack, fights a lot and fervently. Combat choreography deserves all praise, as it is full of many original solutions. At the same time, other actors of the film “Armor of God: In Search of Treasures” are not far behind Chan - Jackie's youth picked up a spectacular, humorous and pretty. So lovers of paintings with fights will definitely not be disappointed.
Acting Ensemble
Against the background of Jackie Chan's skill, the young generation of performers looks good. Particularly distinguished in the comedy "Armor of God: In Search of Treasure" actors Zhang Yixing and Disa Patani.
The beautiful Ashmita in the film was played by the Indian fashion model and actress Disa Patani. In 2016, the girl made her debut in Bollywood, and the tape “Kung Fu Yoga” should be considered her international debut. Currently, the actress takes part in the filming of the television series "Rebellious Love 2".
Zhang Yixing, who played the role of Stanley, is versatile talented: he is an actor, singer, model, composer, producer and writer. At the same time, Yixing combines choreography and vocals with participation in the South Korean-Chinese group EXO, where he acts as a sub-rapper.
Aarif Lee and Sona Court
Aarif Lee, reincarnated as Jones Lee, was called by critics a Chinese allusion to Indiana Jones. Wise by the experience of the archaeologist Jackie, for the hero something like an uncle. It is the development of the relationship between these two characters that one of the plot lines of the picture is devoted to. However, soon the hero of Aarif Lee recedes into the background in comparison with the brilliant screen partner.
The role of the main antagonist of the film, Randall, undoubtedly, succeeded the Indian actor Son Sud. This role brought Sonya worldwide fame. In 2017, the film Padmavati comes out for rent, where it is shot with Deepika Padukone.
In the film “Armor of God: In Search of Treasures”, actors Aarif Lee and Sonu Sood played with dignity, demonstrating all the facets of their talent.
Summary
“In Search of Treasures” is an entertaining action comedy, created not to conquer the Oscars. This is a spectacular film that expands the scope of standard Asian paintings, and only for this it should be recommended for viewing. And, of course, for a unique final dance!