Some filmmakers can do action. Others can do comedy. But for 40 years, the master of combining them has been Jackie Chan. Let’s see how he does it. (Note: to see the names of the films, press the CC button!)

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The 9 Principles of Action Comedy

1. Start with a DISADVANTAGE

6. Let the audience feel the RHYTHM

7. In editing, TWO good hits = ONE great hit

8. PAIN is humanizing
9. Earn your FINISH