At 71 years old, Jackie Chan proves once again why he’s an absolute legend. In The Shadow’s Edge, he plays Wong Tak-Chung, a retired surveillance and tracking expert pulled back into duty when Macau police face an unstoppable high-tech heist crew. Teaming up with rookie officer He Qiuguo (Zhang Zifeng), Wong rebuilds an elite unit to hunt down the mysterious mastermind “The Shadow” – Fu Longsheng (Tony Leung Ka-fai) – and his parkour-prodigy thieves who’ve pulled off a massive cryptocurrency robbery while hacking the city’s “Sky Eye” surveillance system.
This 141-minute action thriller is packed with brutal close-quarters fights, intense chases, clever cat-and-mouse games, and Jackie performing his own stunts – no doubles! The showdowns between Chan and Leung are electric, blending old-school intuition with modern tech like AI and hacking. It’s a loose remake of the 2007 Hong Kong classic Eye in the Sky, but bigger, grittier, and more ambitious.IMDb: 7.2/10 | Rotten Tomatoes: Critics 80%, Audience 97%
Critics and fans agree: “Jackie Chan’s best film since The Foreigner (2017) – pure adrenaline!”
Why You Should Watch It
- Jackie Chan fans, this is a must-see: He’s back in top form with serious, gritty action – no comedy overload, just raw energy and real stunts.
- Non-stop thrills: High-tech heists, brutal fights (including epic elevator and rooftop sequences), smart surveillance tactics, and psychological tension.
- Legendary showdown: Jackie vs. Tony Leung Ka-fai – two Hong Kong icons clashing brains and fists.
- Emotional depth: Mentor-rookie dynamic, themes of legacy, and tech vs. experience add heart to the chaos.
- Perfect for a high-octane movie night – pure adrenaline from start to finish!
Who Is This Movie For?This one’s perfect if you love:
- Classic Jackie Chan action with a modern twist (fans of Police Story, Rush Hour, or The Foreigner).
- Cat-and-mouse crime thrillers (Infernal Affairs, Eye in the Sky original).
- Intense, stunt-heavy Asian action (The Raid, Cold Eyes, Korean/Chinese crime dramas).
- Tech-infused heists and police procedurals (crypto, AI surveillance, hacking elements).