Rumble in the Bronx (1995)

"Rumble in the Bronx" is a blatantly fun romp. More films could benefit from delivering on their promises so completely - here, Chan and director Stanley Tong simply want to have fun while highlighting Chan's incredible physical capabilities and the stunning mountain scenery that rises magnificently outside of New York City. This was the picture that helped bring Chan into the mainstream in the United States, and it will always hold a special place in my heart for that reason alone — but it also has the crazy and ridiculous action chops to back it up.

Chan portrays a traveler to New York City who discovers a gang-infested neighborhood. When a gang of thugs tries to meddle with him, they are quickly taught how to use anything within reach as a weapon. In every sense, the multiracial gang is exaggerated, yet the humorous flair never gets in the way of the action, which is frequent, rapid, and tremendously entertaining. And that's before a large hovercraft crashes ashore, threatens to run over a toddler, and is eventually destroyed by a brilliant maneuver.