Mr. Nice Guy
Seen it?1997 | 95 min | Crime, Action, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (43% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved Dick Tracy or The Dark Knight Rises, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A Chinese chef accidentally gets involved with a news reporter who filmed a drug bust that went awry and is now being chased by gangs who are trying to get the video tape.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
43% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$19 million worldwide on a $13 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 64K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sammo Hung Kam-bo
- Jackie ChanJackie
- Richard NortonGiancarlo Lucchetti
- Miki LeeMiki
- Karen McLymontLakeisha
- Gabrielle FitzpatrickDiana
- Vince PolettoRomeo Baggio
- Barry OttoBaggio
- Sammo Hung Kam-boCyclist
- Emil Chau Wah-kinIce Cream Vendor
- Joyce GodenziCook Show Audience