Mr. Nice Guy

A Chinese chef with a gift for turning local recipes into art finds life tipping sideways when he crosses paths with a fearless reporter who shot footage of a drug bust gone wrong. The tape draws heat from rival gangs, crooked cops, and a hungry media circus, and suddenly the quiet cook is running for his life alongside the journalist. Their mismatched alliance throws them into a string of chaotic spots from crowded markets to neon lit streets, where they dodge hit men, hide in kitchens, and scramble to keep the evidence safe. As the danger mounts, humor and heart keep their partnership afloat, turning survival into a strange kind of teamwork. The chaos unfolds with warm humor throughout scenes.

Released in 1997, the film is directed by Sammo Hung Kam Bo with a screenplay by Fibe Ma Mei Ping and Edward Tang. It teams Jackie Chan with Hung for a brisk mix of martial arts stunts and broad comedy.

Worldwide the movie earned about 18.8 million dollars against a budget around 12.7 million, reflecting a mid range performance for a Jackie Chan collaboration. Its box office returns helped cement Chan and Hung as a reliable pairing for international audiences.

While not hailed as a watershed moment in cinema, Mr Nice Guy fits into the late 90s wave of Jackie Chan action comedies that traveled well abroad. Fans remember it for its brisk pacing, energetic fights, and Chan's playful screen presence rather than a single landmark line. Endures among fans.

Critics at the time praised the fast tempo and Chan's signature mix of humor and stunts, though some noted the plot is lean. The film explores unlikely partnership under pressure and a world where media glare amplifies danger and resistance becomes improvisation. Audiences appreciated the light touch amid chaotic moments.