Jackie Chan

Paper Summary:

This paper discusses what made Jackie Chan an international movie star. It discusses his abilities as an action hero. The paper also explains that his image, persona and comic abilities are attractive to a wide range of people and set him apart from others in his field. Finally, the author mentions Chan's role in Rush Hour which launched him as a star.

Outline:
Introduction
Martial Arts Action Hero
The Guy Next Door Image
The Charming Persona
Comical Aspect
Conclusions
Reference

From the Paper:

"Jackie today is one of the most recognisable global film stars. He established himself as one of the Asia 's biggest star known and recognized all over the world. He has always been considered a replacement to Bruce Lee. Jackie has been a big star in his home country but he has been struggling to find a place in Hollywood mainstream cinema. His breaks into Hollywood came in the form of Rumble in the Bronx and Jackie Chan's First Strike. These flicks introduced him in tinsel town but it was his movie Rush Hour that established him as a star in Hollywood with a definite persona. The movie became a runaway success and made millions at the box office. Jackie also became one of the highest paid actors in the movie industry."

Sample of Sources Used:

• "Jackie Chan" Wikipedia Encyclopedia March 2006. March 19, 2006.< http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackie_Chan>

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