During a Q&A at the Locarno Film Festival on August 10, 2025, Jackie Chan voiced a concern many cinephiles share: Hollywood has “lost quality.” The legendary action star pointed out that modern studios are driven by financial returns, not artistic vision. He emphasized, “Right now, a lot of big studios, they’re not filmmakers, they’re business guys. They invest 40 million and think, ‘How can I get it back?’ It’s very difficult to make a good movie now.”
Unlike the golden era of filmmaking—when directors were storytellers first and economy second—today’s blockbusters are too often tailored for guaranteed profits. Chan’s critique reflects a deeper worry: that the passion and creative risk that once defined Hollywood are being sidelined. He framed his own career as a “cross-cultural bridge,” striving for quality that transcends borders.
His comments resonate with calls for more filmmaker-driven projects that value originality, depth, and emotional resonance. As audiences increasingly crave authenticity, Chan’s words serve as a reminder that movies built on craft—not just returns—are the ones that stand the test of time.
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