I have not personally viewed many of Jackie Chans films, but his stunt work is legendary. He brings his action movie status to a family film, along with other talent, including a seasoned family film director and a sitcom star in George Lopez, along with country music star Billy Ray Cyrus. (I admit I've never listened to him though)
Beginning with a montage from the Rush Hour films and The Tuxedo (a Jackie Chan movie I wish I could unwatch), the movie starts with a settled Jackie Chan with his girlfriend as his neighbor. The catch: she has three kids from a previous marriage who HATE him. The other catch: Jackie Chan is an international spy on loan from the Chinese government to the CIA. How on earth can this movie get to the point where he can retire with a happy family? I won't spoil the film. But I will say the film misses a number of opportunities to explore the complexities of an abandoned family getting a new stepdad, though this is only explored in one scene. There are other themes that are just left hanging, moving towards spy gadgets instead. These themes could easily be addressed making the movie a movie and not just a comedy special. Even if this review is harsh I've always left this film feeling good and having enjoyed it. The editing and cinematography are far from perfect but if you focus on the characters it is a great film. This film is a cross between Mission Impossible and Diary of a Wimpy Kid, but this film isn't as good as either of those.