“Rob-B-Hood” (also known as “Robin-B-Hood”) is an amusing comedy starring Jackie Chan (“Armour Of God”, “Rumble In The Bronx”). It’s certainly more focused on the comedy than the action but still packs a surprising punch. It maybe overstays its welcome a little bit but I enjoyed it nevertheless.

Thongs (Chan) and Octopus (Louis Koo “Flash Point”) are two thieves that accept a lucrative job without waiting to hear all the details. They kidnap a baby and the two find themselves entering a whole new world of trouble as they try to look after it. A dangerous mobster wants the baby and so Thongs and Octopus must decide whether money or morals matter.

In comparison to a lot of his other films, “Rob-B-Hood” is certainly one of the least action-packed Jackie Chan films. However, he still has a few really creative fights and the stunts involving a rollercoaster are terrific. Louis Koo is somewhat funny as Octopus. The two have reasonable comedic chemistry. The baby is obviously very cute. He gets into all sorts of trouble a bit like the infant in “Baby’s Day Out”. The villains are okay but nothing amazing. Yuen Biao (“The Prodigal Son”) has a small role. There are actually quite a few other characters in here and the film maybe feels a little too crowded at times.

“Rob-B-Hood” features a lot of the same jokes you see in other films where action stars have to look after children but Chan’s great stunts help make this one a lot more enjoyable. The movie does get needlessly complex at times with a lot going on but I felt that there were enough good moments to make it work. It’s certainly not one of the best Chan films out there but those that are less interested in the martial arts aspect of his work might find this one a little more appealing.