Jackie Chan stars in another fun-filled movie, "The Accidental Spy." There will be many people out there who'll be longing for the Jackie Chan of old, but I contend the "The Accidental Spy" is one of Jackie's best modern day action films. "The Accidental Spy" is a very well paced film directed by Teddy Chan. And no matter what anyone may think, Jackie's still doing some great stunt work. Granted, there aren't any extended fight scenes, but there are many fights interspersed throughout. In this travelogue, we get to see Turkey and its local color.

The script by Ivy Ho contains enough detail to keep things interesting, while also throwing a "treasure hunt" aspect into the mix. Jackie ends up looking for his long lost father and gets caught up in affairs that his supposed spy-father had started. All western wannabes take note on how to blend international dialogue. There are several languages spoken in this film, which are delivered by the cast members speaking in their own tongue, making things sound natural. Lines were written simply so the cast didn't have to strain at credibility. Plus, Jackie has been doing this for so long that it all comes off as second nature. After all, we aren't watching Shakespeare, we're watching Jackie crash through an office tower; tumble down the mountainside; and jump off a bridge.

For a film to boast a budget over $200 million HK dollars, we get to see it spent all on screen. The stunts are big, but they don't overshadow the actors, as they did in "China Strike Force." Teddy Chan uses Jackie superbly, taking a few tips from his previous film "Purple Storm." We believe in Jackie because he still does his own over-the-top and wild stunts. There are quite a few in "The Accidental Spy." Jackie still can impress by his sheer willingness to absorb pain, as demonstrated in the film's outtakes.

"The Accidental Spy" is just another example of Jackie's fabulously entertaining movie making. He still provides great excitement on film better than almost anybody in the world.