Jackie Chan: Actionstar with harsh criticism of Hollywood

Jackie Chan (71) does not leave good hair on the current Hollywood machine. At the film festival in Locarno, where the action star received the Pardo Alla Carriera for his life’s work, he criticized the big studios. “I think the old films are better than today,” said Chan in front of the audience,

According to Chan, the reason for loss of quality is obvious: “At the moment, many large studios are not filmmakers, but business people. They invest 40 million and the first thought is: ‘How do I get it back?’ It has become very difficult to make a good film. “

During the discussion in Locarno, Chanhan’s early directors “Project A” and “Police Story” focus, which were also shown at the festival. The Hong Kong superstar emphasized his dedication to the film craft and how he learned every area on the set – from the stunt director to acting to tone.

With a wink, Chan then revealed a secret of the Asian film industry: “All over Asia, there are only two directors who can do anything: writing, directing, acting, coordinating stunts, choreography and cutting.” The resolution followed promptly: “One is collected, the second is the second, Jackie Chan.”

But that’s not all. With a smile, the martial arts master added: “And I’m better because I can sing.” In fact, Chan had deliberately learned to sing because he saw no future as a pure stuntman. His early appearances in American late night shows particularly shaped him, where he should often only show or fight stunts.