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Mentre il sole tramonta sulle strade polverose di una piccola città, Jack (interpretato da John Cena), uno stuntman un tempo celebrato, si ritrova a lottare per sbarcare il lunario. Le sue iconiche acrobazie spericolate hanno lasciato il posto a umilianti lavori commerciali, e il suo fidato cavallo, Luna, è diventato più un peso che un partner. Con gli esattori alle calcagna per la loro piccola cascina, la disperazione di Jack raggiunge nuove vette. Un giorno fatidico, mentre cercano di respingere i creditori implacabili, un'accesa discussione si trasforma in una rissa improvvisata tra Jack e gli esattori. Il caos viene ripreso da un drone di passaggio e, in breve tempo, il filmato sgranato diventa virale sui social media. Il mondo non ne ha mai abbastanza della rissa "Stuntman Finito vs. Esattori". In una notte, Jack e Luna diventano un'improbabile sensazione, con meme e GIF che invadono Internet. Man mano che la loro notorietà cresce, aumentano anche le opportunità. Improvvisamente, Jack riceve offerte da reality show, talk show e persino alcuni accordi di endorsement di alto profilo. Mentre la fama di Jack raggiunge nuove vette, è costretto a confrontarsi con le dure realtà della sua ritrovata celebrità. Le sue relazioni con i propri cari iniziano a sfilacciarsi e la pressione per mantenere la sua nuova immagine pesa anche su Luna. In mezzo al caos, Jack deve trovare un modo per conciliare il suo vero io con la persona che è diventato, il tutto tenendo a bada i suoi esattori. Sarà Jack in grado di domare la bestia che è la sua ritrovata fama, o lo consumerà completamente? Riusciranno lui e Luna a superare questo vortice di follia sui social media, o saranno disarcionati del tutto?
Recensioni
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.
