This version of the classic novel set in 1872 focuses on Passepartout (Chan), a Chinese thief who steals a valuable jade Buddha1 and then seeks refuge2 in the traveling companionship of an eccentric3 London inventor and adventurer4, Phileas Fogg (Coogan), who has taken on a bet with members of his gentlemens' club that he can make it around the world in a mere 80 days, using a variety of means of transportation, like boats, trains, balloons, elephants, etc. Along the way, Passepartout uses his amazing martial arts5 abilities to defend Fogg from the many dangers they face. One major threat to their adventure is a detective that's following them. Why? Just as Fogg and Passepartout left London, a major bank was robbed, with Fogg suspected of using the “around the world” trip as an excuse to escape. Their path from London and back includes stops in Paris, Turkey, India, China and the United States of America.
Interview
Not that you'd notice from the stunts6 he performs in Around the World in 80
Days, 50, claims that age is finally catching up with him. “I am not so good at healing now,” he says. But as he tells US, Chan still has enough energy to “spank7 the bad guy's butt.” Some other Chan's musings:
Why remakes Around the World in 80 Days?
We need more movies for children that won't ruin their brains or turn them mean8 and violent. And it's a good way to show kids other cultures.
Any other family films you'd like to redo?
The Sound of Music. I'm serious. I love to sing. It helps my English.
Arnold Schwarzenegger plays a prince with seven wives in World. Is that bad for his gubernatorial9 image?
I don't think he cares. He can make fun of himself. He's very happy with his wife. This is just acting.
Did he mention10 running for governor while filming?
He talked about running. I thought it was a joke. But here he is, for real, in charge of California. He likes politics, and he is very smart, so why not?
Who would win in a fight, you or Arnold?
He is stronger, but I'm trick and can run away very fast. But we would never fight because he's my friend. And governors can't behave badly like that.
Would you ever consider running for office?
No. I love the movies too much.
You apparently also love commerce. How many businesses do you own?
I started a restaurant (Jackie's Kitchen in Honolulu) last year. People should order the chow fun. I also have a line of shoes, clothes, golf clubs and Ping-Pong balls.
In April you joined an international team to go dig up minefields in Cambodia11. What motivated12 you?
I had seen a documentary13 about children hurt by land mines. So I called UNICEF, and they said go to Cambodia. I want children all over the world to know that there is somebody who cares for them.
该版本经典小说（《环游世界80天》）的故事发生于1872年，以一个名字叫“路路通”的中国小偷（成龙饰演）为中心展开。他偷了一尊贵重的玉佛，然后加入了由一位古怪的伦敦发明家和冒险家菲利斯·弗格（库基饰演）率领的旅行团以寻求庇护。这位弗格先生同他的绅士俱乐部其他成员打了一个赌，要在80天以内环游世界，利用各种各样的交通工具，如船、火车、气球、大象等。一路上，“路路通”运用自己的惊人武功，保护弗格战胜了他们所遭遇的重重危险。对他们冒险旅行的一个主要威胁来自一名跟踪他们的侦探。为什么呢？原来当弗格和“关关过”离开伦敦时，正好有一家大银行被劫，而弗格被怀疑利用“环游世界”之旅作为逃跑的借口。他们的线路从伦敦开始，途径巴黎、土耳其、印度、中国和美国，最终再返回伦敦。
他在《环游世界80天》里所作的特技表演仍然不减当年，可是，50岁的成龙声称，他终于不得不服老了。“我现在（受伤）再也不能很快恢复了，”他说。不过，正如他对美国人所说的，他成龙仍然有足够的气力“揍坏蛋的屁股”。另外，成龙心里还有如下想法：
为何要重拍《环游世界80天》？
我们需要为孩子们拍更多电影，这些电影不会有损他们的智慧，也不会使他们变得卑鄙和暴虐。而且这也是使孩子们了解其他文化的很好方式。
你还想重拍别的什么家庭电影吗？
《音乐之声》。我是认真的。我爱唱歌。唱歌有助于提高我的英语水平。
阿诺德·施瓦辛格在《世界》一片中饰演了一位有七个妻子的王子。这对他的州长形象有负面影响吗？
他才不在乎呢。他可以调侃自己。他同他太太的关系也很愉快。这只是演戏而已。
他是否提到过一边拍电影一边竞选州长？
他谈到过竞选。我当时以为这只是个玩笑。可是现在你瞧，他还真的当上了加州州长。他热衷于政治，人又有头脑，何乐而不为呢？
假如你和阿诺德交手，谁会胜出？
他更强壮，不过我有谋略，又善于逃跑。但是我们永远不会交手，因为他是我的朋友，而且州长打架也有失体统。
你会考虑竞选公职吗？
不，我太热爱电影了。
你显然也很热衷于经商。你经营多少买卖？
我去年开了一家餐馆（“檀香山成龙餐馆”）。客人可以（在那里）点炒饭。我还有鞋类、服装、高尔夫球棒、和乒乓球产品系列。
今年4月份你加入了一个国际团队，要去清除柬埔寨的地雷，是什么因素促使你作出这种决定的呢？
我曾经看过一部记录片，讲述的是儿童被地雷炸伤的事情。所以我就咨询了联合国儿童基金会，于是他们便让我去柬埔寨。我想让全世界的孩子都知道，有人关心他们。
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1． jade Buddha 玉佛
2． refuge n． 庇护
3． eccentric adj． 古怪的
4． adventurer n． 冒险家
5． martial arts 武术
6． stunt n． 绝技
7． spank v． 打…屁股，拍击
8． mean adj． 卑鄙的
9． gubernatorial adj． 州长的
10． mention v． 提及，说起
11． Cambodia n． 柬埔寨
12． motivate v． 激发
13． documentary n． 记录片