Opening in Chinese cinemas on April 7 to coincide with star Jackie Chan’s 69th birthday, Ride On, from writer-director Larry Yang Zi, serves as a misty-eyed love letter to the actor and the stuntman profession.

Dedicated to “all the kung fu stuntmen who contributed to 100 years of Chinese film history”, the film sees Chan’s ageing stuntman Luo reconcile with the end of his career, reunite with his estranged daughter, and become embroiled in a bitter custody battle for his long-time stunt horse.

It is somewhat ironic, therefore, that it is Chan’s equine co-star who steals the show, while Chan does little more than confirm our growing suspicions that he is far too old for this gig.

Read my full South China Morning Post review here