The Foreigner

Jackie Chan, under the direction of Martin Campbell, has made quite possibly his best film in the last five years and it's nice to see that he is still in form, it's just a pity that the real action only comes at the end. The fight in the woods and the confrontation in the house are very solid, Pierce Brosnan is fine as the villain. Story-wise it could have been more interesting, and I found the first half hour a bit annoying as the stubborn Jackie went a bit overboard with the constant questioning of his daughter about the killer, but otherwise a decent flick that doesn't offend. Next time less politics and more action and it'll be a 4. 70%. (12/06/2017)

Jackie Chan and Pierce Brosnan are a great duo in this film. Jackie, even though his face says otherwise, hasn't aged and his skills are still great, and by that I mean his action skills because I don't doubt his acting skills. Even though he's mainly showing off his MacGyver skills, there's plenty of action and stunts too. He's still doing a good job of it! (02/02/2018)

From now on I will look at all the old guys in Chinese restaurants with greater respect. Bond vs. a Chinese Rambo in a solid political thriller about the IRA bombing campaign. Jackie Chan excels in the strong, minimalist role of the destroyed father. Brosnan has greater room and his Irish cussing is nectar for the ears. Campbell’s direction is highly skilled and he has something to say, but he talks about government intrigues instead of the vengeful Chinese man, which is a bit of a shame. Even so, this is an excellent movie. Martinez’s pulsing music works excellently. (11/08/2018)

I didn’t expect the final result. When I saw Jackie Chan’s name, I envisioned a high-octane action movie. Instead, what unfolded was a spy drama about the IRA, focusing more on a sophisticated plot than on action. It might sound like I’m disappointed, but quite the opposite. Pierce Brosnan and his dialogues, spiced up with some very effective explosions and one-on-one combat scenes (which were handled by Chan), were great. The plot started off brilliantly, and toward the end, it seemed like the script was running out of steam, but I was always proven wrong (plus, thumbs up for the fact that even though there were many surprising twists, I didn’t get lost... everything made sense). Martin Campbell knows how to make a solid film (Casino Royale being a prime example). The ending, and especially Chan’s fight in the apartment with the bombers, confirmed that The Foreigner was a success. I definitely recommend it, not only to fans of the two lead actors. I give it 82%. (04/12/2019)

The political backstory is rather far-fetched, though beautifully pulled off by a convincing Brosnan. But Jackie Chan is a badass, for real. I’m going on fifty and when I get home with my groceries and the lift is out of order, I panic at the thought of having to climb the stairs all the way to the sixth floor :o), whereas Jackie, at his blessed age, does one split jump after another and leaps across rooftops like a youngster. He’s a real fighter. I have to get his cardiologist’s number :o). (04/08/2020)