Today’s quick review: Who Am I?. Morgan (Ron Smerczak), a corrupt CIA official, sends a team of special agents to South Africa to steal experimental technology worth a fortune then has the team eliminated. The only survivor (Jackie Chan) suffers a head injury and is left with no recollection of who he is. With the help of Yuki (Mirai Yamamoto), an offroad racer, and Christine (Michelle Ferre), an intrepid journalist, he must follow the clues to discover his identity before Morgan can silence him for good.
Who Am I? is a Hong Kong martial arts comedy from Jackie Chan. As is typical for his movies, Jackie Chan’s character is a kind-hearted, resourceful martial artist swept up in a larger plot. He must use his wits, his friends, and every improvised weapon he can get his hands on to survive against the waves of thugs who wish to kill him.
Who Am I? offers novel, fast-paced action in a standard action movie framework. Jackie Chan supplements his impressive martial arts abilities with a sense of creativity and fun. Fight scenes and chases are not just about skill or speed but about using props and the surrounding environment to gain an advantage. Jackie is a long-suffering action hero, and his efforts are just as likely to leave him in an uncomfortable position as to put him ahead.
Who Am I? has a tidy story with a good premise. The plot is not particularly memorable, but it progresses nicely and offers plenty of opportunities for action. The humor revolves around Jackie’s poor luck in and out of battle and often contrasts his comedic niceness with the seriousness of his enemies. The result is an action adventure with a light sense of humor and exceptional stunts.
Watch Who Am I? if you are looking for lots of action without much gore or drama. The film is standard Jackie Chan fare, but none the worse for it. Chan fans will enjoy Who Am I? as one of his better Hong Kong films with a new set of stunts to marvel at. Skip Who Am I? if you are looking for a more serious thriller or something with a stronger plot.
6.8 out of 10 on IMDB. I give it a 7.0 for great stunts, charm, and a decent plot.