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How Jackie Chan Takes a Hit | Video Essay

It's time to pay my respect to the living legend himself: Jackie Chan. Many things can be said about him: Fights, stunts, humor, dramatic acting. But there is one thing about his craft that rarely gets mentioned: Selling a hit. It's not the most glamorous thing in the world, but it is an essential part of any fight scene, especially Jackie Chan fight scenes. Today, I'll attempt to break down the technique behind the seemingly simple act of getting hurt.

English
  • Originally Aired January 21, 2021
  • Runtime 11 minutes
  • Created July 6, 2021 by
    SneakyMrRed
  • Modified December 30, 2024 by
    DoralSilverthorne