Ride On, Jackie Chan’s Tribute to Stuntmen
Ride on shows us the struggles of Stuntmen when they reach the retirement age. Jackie Chan, who began his career as a stuntman and wa one of those goons beaten up by Bruce Lee in films, has made a comeback with his latest movie, “Ride On”. Unlike his previous works, this film is not a Hong Kong production, but a mainland China movie. It pays tribute to the unsung heroes of the movie industry, the stuntmen, who put their lives at risk for the sake of entertainment. Directed by Larry Yang, known for his previous works such as “Mountain Cry” and “The Bittersweet”, “Ride On” explores the complicated relationship between a father and his estranged daughter, a popular theme in both Asian and Asian American films today. The trailer reveals that the movie has a certain charm, and it will be interesting to see how Chan’s performance will be received. It is worth noting that the Daniels initially offered Jackie Chan the lead role in “Everything, Everywhere, All at Once“,