Rating: 3.5/5 Lucky Charms

The original The Medallion (2003) is widely considered one of Jackie Chan’s weakest Hollywood outings—a confusing mess of bad CGI and worse plotting. So naturally, 20 years later, we get a sequel. And somehow, The Medallion 2: Double Dragon is… actually pretty fun?

The film ignores the first one entirely (smart move). Jackie Chan plays a new character: an aging antique dealer in San Francisco’s Chinatown who discovers a ancient medallion that grants him supernatural powers—but only when he’s “lucky.” Jake Gyllenhaal joins as a cynical Interpol agent who thinks the medallion is connected to a series of art heists. Reluctantly, the duo team up to track down a mysterious collector (a scene-stealing villain) who wants the medallion for himself.

The chemistry between Chan and Gyllenhaal is the highlight. Chan brings the physical comedy, Gyllenhaal brings the bewildered straight-man energy, and together they stumble through action sequences that mix Jackie’s signature style with Gyllenhaal’s surprising commitment to physical comedy. The plot is nonsense, but the buddy dynamic works.

The Verdict: A dumb, charming buddy comedy that nobody asked for but somehow delivers. Jackie and Jake should do more movies together.

Final Thought: Luck is when preparation meets opportunity. Also when Jackie Chan punches you.