A leaden excuse for family entertainment, loosely inspired by Jules Verne's 1873 novel, coarsened almost beyond recognition and dominated by Jackie Chan's comic martial-arts schtick. This version follows eccentric Londoner Phileas Fogg (English cult comedian Steve Coogan) as he tries to circumnavigate the globe in 80 days, reconceiving him as a wealthy inventor who tests his creations on a revolving staff of valets. His newest valet/victim is fugitive Lau Xing (Jackie Chan), who fast-talks his way into Fogg's employ by claiming that, contrary to all appearances, he's actually a French gentleman's gentleman named Passepartout. Lau/Passepartout is in possession of a st...
Released:
2004
Rated:
PG
Length:
119 mins