The comedy is hit-or-miss. The script relies heavily on cultural misunderstanding jokes. While some land thanks to the actors' timing, others feel forced or outdated. The "shrimp" running gag is bizarrely memorable, encapsulating the film's silly, nonsensical tone.

When downloading from third-party websites or torrent clients, , such as:

Users are often forced through a gauntlet of intrusive pop-up ads before reaching the content.

The primary selling point of this movie is the pairing of Jackie Chan and John Cena. For fans of either star, there is joy to be found in watching them share the screen.