Jackie Chan's The Myth DVD Review (2007)

More like, "Jackie Chan's The Mess."

This ripe, melodramatic epic stars Jackie Chan as Jack (there’s a stretch), a present-day archaeologist who, in his dreams, also is Gen. Meng Yi, an ancient, sword-wielding soldier charged by emperor Qin Shihuang to protect a princess (Hee-seon Kim).

But is this really just a dream? Or could it be that Jack is bearing witness to his past life, which will influence his future in ways that literally are gravity defying and might lead to immortality?

Throughout, the film tries to have it all--it's a drama, an action film, a fantasy, a comedy--but the film only satisfies with some of the stuntwork.

As for the rest? Nobody should expect it to achieve its own immortality as the film, unlike its airborne characters, rarely soars.

Rated PG-13. Grade: C-