The medallion

What's this? A martial arts movie made in Ireland? It might be a surprise to some that several martial arts films have been made here. Other examples include Fatal Deviation and Bloodfist 8. The medallion is a Jackie Chan movie and it's as much comedy as action. Lee Evans is in it and for once he's not annoying. Also included is Claire Forlani. Why she wanted to appear in this is a mystery. Maybe it was fun to do? The film begins in Asia and Chan must follow Julian Sands (who resembles Sting) to Dublin. There's a kidnapped child. Some great action scenes including one in Dublin castle. But the movie is rushed, uneven, and not as good as other Chan titles. Why Ireland is used as a location is strange because it could have been filmed anywhere.