Vanguard (2020)

Introduction
"Vanguard" is a Chinese action-adventure movie directed by Stanley Tong and starring Jackie Chan, Yang Yang, and Miya Muqi, launched in 2020. The film combines elements of action, funny, and thrills, presenting a daring plot that spins around counter-terrorist operations. Centring on the actions of a personal Chinese security company called Vanguard, the story takes place worldwide, including areas such as London, Africa, and Dubai, executing a high-stakes objective.

Story
The movie begins with the kidnapping of Qin Guoli, a wealthy businessman, by an extremist group known as the Brothers of Vengeance who want a fortune that he unknowingly has. Vanguard, led by Tang Huating (Jackie Chan), is gotten in touch with by Fareeda, Guoli's daughter, to save her dad. The movie exhibits how the team initially fails to save Guoli but later on finds him to be a traitor who was aligned with the Brothers of Vengeance to discover a huge treasure.

Action & Adventure
The film is a platform for Jackie Chan's signature gutsy stunts and battles, including huge parts of action scenes in numerous places around the globe. As anticipated, the film showcases hair-raising chase series, bombing sequences, and unsafe encounters with wildlife which amplify the adrenaline rush. The movie also integrates state-of-the-art gadgetry and undertakes a thrilling exploration of marine and water life, adding an adventurous touch to the spectrum.

Characters & Performance
Jackie Chan, the legendary action star, conveniently slips into the role of Tang Huating, the head of Vanguard, presenting an unbelievable performance. Along with him, Yang impresses as the young and energetic operative, Zhang Kaixuan. Miya Muqi as Miya, who pair with Kaixuan for the objective, delivers some excellent action series too. In Addition, Ai Lun as Lei Zhenyu brought humor and energy to the screen.

Ending
Towards the end, the group successfully thwart the Brothers of Vengeance and Guoli faces the gruesome fate of death by the extremely treasure he sought, revealing his greed. When it comes to Vanguard, they uphold their motto to safeguard through a strong display screen of teamwork and bravery, eventually conserving the day and saving Fareeda.

Conclusion
Vanguard uses a mix of explosive stunts, global settings, humour, and drama. The movie brings a special mix of Chinese and Middle Eastern culture cinematography, paired with storytelling through tongue-in-cheek humor and awesome chase sequences. In spite of some narrative inefficiencies, the movie delivers solid home entertainment, remaining true to the genre and Jackie Chan's brand of thrilling action and humor.

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