Review of THE SHADOW'S EDGE Film: The Duel of Two Legends Jackie Chan and Tony Leung Ka Fai, Featuring Jun SEVENTEEN

Kapanlagi.com - Jackie Chan returns to the big screen with the blockbuster crime film titled THE SHADOW'S EDGE, this time starring alongside Tony Leung Ka Fai. In Indonesia, this Chinese film will start showing from August 20, 2025, and it has garnered attention, not only from filmmakers but also from K-Pop fans, especially fans of SEVENTEEN.

THE SHADOW EDGE features thrilling action between a criminal organization that successfully breaches advanced surveillance systems to steal trillions of money, and an elite surveillance team assigned to hunt them down. The film presents chase scenes and battles full of tension.

In the main trailer released, viewers are treated to scenes of Jackie Chan as the legendary criminal tracker Wong Tak-Chung, facing off against Tony Leung Ka Fai who plays the leader of the criminal organization, Fu Longsheng, also known as 'The Shadow'.

In just two days since its release on August 16 in China, the film managed to attract 6.3 million viewers and recorded box office earnings of 2.3 billion yuan (approximately Rp 4.3 trillion). Ticket bookings in the first week even surpassed 18.95 million copies. With high production quality and stunning action, the film achieved a viewer rating of 9.7 on a Chinese film review site, proof that this film is indeed worth the wait.

Here is the review of the film THE SHADOW'S EDGE starring Jackie Chan, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Zhang Zifeng, Chi Sa, Jun SEVENTEEN, and Zhenwei Wang. You may skip reading this article if you do not wish to read spoilers!

1. Jackie Chan The Living Legend Who Never Fails

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As one of the iconic legends of action films still active on the big screen, Jackie Chan never seems to disappoint with his skills in fighting, whether unarmed or while using weapons.

Just like in his latest film, the character Wong Tak-Chung played by Jackie Chan is a retired police officer from a surveillance team who returns to action to capture the members of the 'The Shadow' gang. Here you can see the super cool action of this 71-year-old senior actor. He even doesn't use a body double when performing a series of action scenes.

2. Head to head Jackie Chan and Tony Leung, Scene with a 10/10 Rating

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Jackie Chan has a balanced opponent in both acting and combat scene skills, as he faces off against Tony Leung Ka Fai. A scene where they fight using knives will truly satisfy the audience! Indeed, decades of experience in the film industry, especially in the action genre, cannot lie.

The audience will also be very intrigued by the character Fu Longsheng because he is so calculated and precise in every step he takes.

3. Jun SEVENTEEN Whose Appearance is Anticipated by Carat

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THE SHADOW'S EDGE is a highly anticipated film project by Carat (the term for SEVENTEEN fans), because Jun, a member of SEVENTEEN, is part of the cast and even has the opportunity to "fight" with the legend Jackie Chan.

Not only showcasing his handsome face, this Korean idol from China also demonstrates his acting skills and professional action scenes without using a body double. Having to act in a fight scene directly with Jackie Chan, the star whose real name is Wen Junhui makes his fans proud by successfully delivering an impressive scene.

4. Scene Stealer Ci Sha, Adopted Child of 'The Shadow'

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Playing twin characters, Ci Sha steals a lot of attention in various scenes. One that can even be called a scene stealer is the head-to-head scene of Xiwang, the character she portrays, with Fu Longsheng. Not only does it present an action scene that makes the audience hold their breath, but it also conveys sentimental emotions where she has to face her adoptive father. Her ability to act alongside Tony Leung deserves a thumbs up.

5. Final Verdict: You Must Watch!

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KLovers, you absolutely must watch THE SHADOW'S EDGE which features outstanding performances from the cast, stunning cinematography, and of course, scenes that will make you hold your breath while watching. Rating 9/10, where you might just find yourself addicted to watching it again!

(kpl/jje)