Jackie Chan - How to Do Action Comedy
Every Frame a Painting · 9 HN recommendations
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Every Frame a Painting analyzes how Jackie Chan stages action comedy, with nine principles such as starting from a disadvantage, using the environment, clear shots, and keeping action and reaction in the same frame.
Why HN recommends it: HN repeatedly recommends it as the clearest explanation of why Chan's fight scenes beat fast-cut Hollywood action.
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