Shanghai Noon (2000)

Every summer, it seems, we're let down by big-budget Hollywood popcorners which promise so much and then deliver so little. Okay, so this year's not been that bad, but you'd be forgiven for thinking that a summer movie with a Western/comedy feel should have a distinct whiff of manure about it, especially after the risible Wild, Wild West. But you'll be surprised: Shanghai Noon is one of the most downright enjoyable action-comedies for years. If you go in suspecting manure, chances are you'll come out smelling roses.

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