Ride On
Plot
Saat matahari terbenam di jalanan berdebu sebuah kota kecil, Jack (diperankan oleh John Cena), seorang pemeran pengganti yang dulunya terkenal, mendapati dirinya berjuang untuk memenuhi kebutuhan hidup. Aksi-aksi nekatnya yang ikonik telah memberi jalan bagi pekerjaan komersial yang memalukan, dan kudanya yang setia, Luna, menjadi lebih merupakan beban daripada mitra. Dengan penagih utang yang mendekat ke rumah pertanian kecil mereka, keputusasaan Jack mencapai puncaknya. Suatu hari yang menentukan, ketika mereka mencoba untuk menangkis para kreditor yang tak henti-hentinya, sebuah argumen panas berubah menjadi perkelahian dadakan antara Jack dan para penagih. Kekacauan itu tertangkap kamera oleh drone yang lewat, dan tak lama kemudian, rekaman buram itu menjadi viral di media sosial. Dunia tidak bisa mendapatkan cukup dari perkelahian "Pemeran Pengganti Usang vs. Penagih Utang". Dalam semalam, Jack dan Luna menjadi sensasi yang tidak terduga, dengan meme dan GIF yang membanjiri internet. Seiring dengan meningkatnya ketenaran mereka, begitu pula peluangnya. Tiba-tiba, Jack menerima tawaran dari reality show, talk show, dan bahkan beberapa kesepakatan dukungan kelas atas. Saat ketenaran Jack mencapai puncaknya, dia terpaksa menghadapi kenyataan pahit dari ketenarannya yang baru. Hubungannya dengan orang-orang terkasih mulai rusak, dan tekanan untuk mempertahankan citra barunya berdampak buruk pada Luna juga. Di tengah kekacauan, Jack harus menemukan cara untuk mendamaikan jati dirinya yang sebenarnya dengan persona yang telah dia kembangkan - sambil tetap menjauhkan penagih utangnya. Akankah Jack mampu menjinakkan binatang buas yang menjadi ketenarannya yang baru, atau akankah itu menghabisinya sepenuhnya? Bisakah dia dan Luna melewati badai kegilaan media sosial ini, atau akankah mereka terlempar dari bandwagon sama sekali?
Ulasan
Catalina
Jackie Chan's Native American look instantly brings back memories of "Who Am I?". In the film, we see glimpses of him reading the script for "New Police Story" on set, and references to his most serious injury during the filming of "Armour of God." The montage of flashback action sequences, performed without a stunt double, feels like a heartfelt tribute from Jackie himself. Similar to Andy Lau's song "Seventeen," this movie is a retrospective and homage to Jackie Chan's acting career. "If there are no real falls, what will the audience watch... paying tribute means doing it exactly like before: keeping it real!" Choosing to do this is a lifetime commitment, and their era will never truly be over.
Jace
Attended an early screening of Ride On, and they say life imitates art. I was moved to tears several times by the connection between Jackie Chan, his horse, and his daughter. However, knowing how Jackie Chan handled the "Little Dragon Girl" incident in real life, the contrast felt somewhat ironic. Liu Haocun is everywhere; it's quite off-putting! In the end, a salute to all those who have dedicated themselves silently to the film industry.
Lincoln
Undeniably, Jackie Chan's dedication is admirable. However, watching him put on a show of deep father-daughter affection feels incredibly forced and jarring. One can't help but wonder what his real-life estranged daughter, "Little Dragon Girl," might think when seeing this "deeply moving" bond between a father and Liu Haocun on screen. Frankly, it's stomach-churning. The movie attempts to grab attention by piling on various comedians and exploiting "Stuntmen" nostalgia, but the jokes fall flat, and the sentimentality feels contrived and insincere. (The combination of Yang Zi, Jackie Chan, and the Deyun She's Young Master was a red flag for a bad movie. It was my fault for having any expectations!)
Bonnie
If the story focused solely on the bond between Dragon and his horse, it would be even more powerful and resonant.
Caleb
"When a washed-up stuntman and his horse become viral sensations, you know the plot is wilder than any of their stunts!"
Isla
The story of a washed-up stuntman and his horse turning viral after a real-life debt clash feels like a wild ride of both luck and consequences. It’s as entertaining as it is thought-provoking, blending humor with a sharp critique of modern life.
