ライド・オン
あらすじ
夕日が小さな町の埃っぽい通りに沈む頃、かつては名を馳せたスタントマンのジャック（ジョン・シナ演）は、生活に苦しんでいた。彼の代名詞だった命知らずのスタントは、屈辱的なCMの仕事に取って代わられ、愛馬のルナはパートナーというより重荷になっていた。 借金取りが小さな農家に迫り、ジャックは絶望の淵に立たされる。ある運命の日、執拗な債権者たちを追い払おうとしたところ、ジャックと取り立て屋の間で激しい口論が即興の喧嘩に発展する。その騒動がたまたま通りかかったドローンによって撮影され、すぐにその粗い映像がソーシャルメディアで拡散される。 世界は「落ち目のスタントマン対借金取り」の乱闘に夢中になる。一夜にして、ジャックとルナは思いがけないセンセーションを巻き起こし、ミームや GIF がインターネットに inundate (溢れる)。彼らの悪名が高まるにつれて、チャンスも増えていく。突然、ジャックはリアリティ番組、トーク番組、そしていくつかの注目度の高い企業とのエンドースメント契約のオファーを受ける。 ジャックの名声が新たな高みに達するにつれて、彼は新たに手に入れたスターダムの厳しい現実と向き合わざるを得なくなる。愛する人たちとの関係に亀裂が入り始め、イメージを維持するためのプレッシャーはルナにも負担をかける。混乱の中、ジャックは自分の真の姿と、自分が演じるペルソナとの調和を図る方法を見つけなければならない。同時に、借金取りを寄せ付けないようにしながら。 ジャックは、新たに手に入れた名声という獣を飼いならすことができるのか、それとも、名声に飲み込まれてしまうのか？ 彼とルナは、ソーシャルメディアの狂乱という旋風を乗り切ることができるのか、それとも、完全に脱落してしまうのか？
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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.
