The Tuxedo

Directed by: Kevin Donovan
Screenplay by: Michael J. Wilson, Michael J. Leeson
Produced by: Adam Schroeder John H. Williams
Story by: Phil Hay, Matt Manfredi, Michael J. Wilson
Starring: Jackie Chan, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jason Isaacs, Debi Mazar, Peter Stormare
Music by: Christophe Beck, John Debney
Production Companies: Blue Train Prod, DreamWorks Pictures, Parkes/MacDonald Prod, Vanguard Films
Release date: September 27, 2002
Content: General

Plot: James "Jimmy" Tong is a taxi driver notorious for his speed and ability to get his customers anywhere in the least amount of time. His reputation lands him a job as the personal chauffeur of the mysterious but wealthy Clark Devlin. Jimmy does not really know what his new boss' job is, but Devlin's friendly nature, imperturbable demeanor, and willingness to offer Jimmy advice wins Jimmy over and the two become friends. What Jimmy does not realise is that Devlin is a secret spy and undercover government agent, and when an attempt to kill Devlin with a car bombing sends him into a coma, Jimmy ends up with Devlin's recent case notes and a special watch that controls Devlin's rather unusual tuxedo. The tuxedo is a gadget capable of granting its wearer special abilities (including martial arts, speed, the ability to dance, sing, cling to walls, and various acrobatics) which Jimmy must use to stop the criminal organisation responsible for Devlin's attempted murder.

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Review: This is a fun filled movie. With the usual slap stick jokes and comedy. Though a few curious twists in the storyline help to keep things relatively fresh and new. Jackie Chan is at his best as an unlikely hero. Frustrated with love and a woman he is infatuated with. He ends up filling in for a professional spy. The movie is also a fun way of displaying his martial arts skills and acrobatic abilities. A movie for the whole family.