Shadows Edge
A battle action film starring Jackie Chan, depicting the fight between a police force led by a tracking expert and a cybercrime syndicate commanded by a former assassin.
In the streets of Macau, a series of sophisticated heists are carried out by an elusive cybercrime syndicate. With surveillance systems hijacked and the investigation at a standstill, the police turn to their trump card: Huang Dezhong, a retired tracking expert. Teaming up with a group of young police elites, Huang Dezhong uses a mix of old-school investigative techniques and the latest technology to pursue the cybercrime syndicate led by a former assassin known as 'Shadow'.
Tony Leung Ka-fai, known for 'The Lover' and 'Cold War', plays the former assassin and leader of the crime syndicate, marking his first collaboration with Jackie Chan in about 20 years since 'The Myth'. JUN, a member of the popular K-pop group SEVENTEEN who is also active as an actor, takes on his first villainous role as a member of the syndicate. The film also features Zhang Zifeng from 'Sister' and Ci Sha from the TV drama 'Pledge of Allegiance'. The film is directed and written by Larry Yang, who also worked with Jackie Chan on 'Ride On'.
2025 production / 141 minutes / G / Hong Kong-China co-production
Jackie's recent works have often been disappointing, but
this film is a rare masterpiece in recent years!
I called it a Jackie film, but in reality, the young people are the leads.
That's what makes it good,
the feeling of him taking a step back as a legend is very nice.
The action from the young cast is fantastic.
It has speed, and the parries and attacks are logical.
Even with the editing, it's truly impressive.
However, for Jackie to move like that at 71 is superhuman.
Huh? 141 minutes? It's so interesting that you'll feel like it's not enough.
There isn't a single second of lag.
The latest investigative methods versus analog investigative methods.
And the enemies use the latest criminal methods as well.
These elements are well-utilized, making it interesting even without relying solely on action.
I can only say it's the best.
I hear people say Jackie should pass the baton to the younger generation, but
I wonder how this film would have turned out without Jackie.
It is properly and firmly a Jackie film, and I think it's because of
his overwhelming presence as an actor.