This is a great show. It was very reminiscent of "It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World," globe trotting mayhem, hilarity, and lots of star cameos. The fight scenes were vintage Jackie Chan, yet as far as actual violence goes it was pretty tame. Although there was one spot where an old woman climbs over a wall and faceplants into the sidewalk, the whole theatre cried "Ouch!" in unison when that happened. This one is well worth seeing.
Rating: 5
Never having read the book I can't say. But I've heard it did a pretty good job. Regardless it was a fantastic movie.
I hadn't really planned on seeing this movie, but I just might now. I am a huge Jackie Chan fan. I Loved Shanghai Knights. I think that Jackie is a true comic genius and a good actor to boot. I will probably get this one on VHS or DVD instead of going to the theater.