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Rating: 3.3/5
Review: "The Treasure Hunter DVD review"
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There are good and bad news. The good new is that this is better than the director's previous movie, Kung Fu Dunk. The bad new is that this is just an average generic movie. The Treasure Hunter has received horrible reviews, naming it one of the worst movie ever. But I don't think so, at least this tries to be fun. But because of the reviews, I did not watch it in cinema instead I waited for the DVD which came out quite fast-less than a month after it was off from the cinemas. I rented it. I finally watched "one of the worst movie" and didn't think it is that bad.
The story: I don't have to explain the generic plot. It is just a mix of The Mummy and other adventure movies. Though its generic plot, I am still entertained by its cheesy wired fight scenes and non-stop action. The fight scenes lack the impact but they are entertaining though a bit dull. Jay Chou is still as lazy as ever. I don't know how he gets into movies with his only one expression. I find that it is an improvement from Kung Fu Dunk which I didn't really enjoy it due to disappointment. Kung Fu Dunk has some good ideas but in the end, I don't see them.
Overall: It isn't the worst movie ever nor it isn't the best movie ever. It just falls into the line of average action movies which feature cheap but entertaining action scenes. I enjoyed it maybe due to the fact I lowered all my expectations because of the poorly received reviews.
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DVD special features-Rating: 1/5
It has only one special feature and that is an interview by the boring Jay Chou (7 minutes). The thing is there is no english subtitles so I found it boring and skip to the end. Only his fans will lap it up. There is no making of, not even a music video. Disappointing!

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