New Police Story
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Movie Reviews of New Police Story
Movie Review: He's Still Got It!
Summary: 4 Stars
I just watched NEW POLICE STORY last night, not knowing anything about it. What a fine, well-made, exciting film! Jackie Chan is getting a little long in the tooth for this sort of thing, especially when pitted against all these kids, like the baddies and his new partner. But he can still put it out. Some of the stunts maybe aren't so "wow!"-inducing as in the past, but the triple-slide down the building ranks right up there with the best (even if they cheat with cables that get digitally erased!).
This is a far cry from JACKIE CHAN'S FIRST STRIKE, the first Chan movie I ever saw...and miles above some of his recent American films, especially TUXEDO (although I did quite enjoy AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS). Not only is his acting surprisingly good, especially considering the language thing and the dubbing, but his supporting cast deserves equal credit, notably Nicholas Tse as his badgering partner.
My only complaint is that it takes a bit too long to get moving. We get the picture right off: He's a drunk because of guilt over allowing his team to get slaughtered due to his pride and bravado. Fine. And we know he's going to snap out of it. But I think the director had him wallowing in his self-pity a bit too long.
Also, I was somewhat put off by the editing, with various shots of action sequences overlapping. Too much deja-vu.
But all in all, a wonderfully enjoyable film.
Movie Review: Solid movie for Jackie
Summary: 4 Stars
we see Jackie taking a different direction this time around as he's responsible for the death of his squad in a botched operation. Where he guarantees that he'll get the criminals involved in 3 hours. Pretty egotistical on his part and it bites him in the butt hard. As they go about their operation and all of his coworkers get killed off on this supposedly easy mission.
After this we find him in a deep, deep depression drinking to the point of the passing out and not knowing his whereabouts. This goes for awhile maybe a bit too long for some tastes. It takes him getting a new "partner" and reconnecting with his girlfriend to finally get him out of this funk. By that time a good portion of the movie has been done, but its Jackie as we know it. With all the over the top stunts, great fight scenes and solid costars (even the villians) as they have a reason for the aggression and killing of police officers. As a little bit is opened up about one of them and his abusive police chief father.
I'm sure it has plently to do with the way they are. I don't agree with it but i can see where it comes from. Overall the movie moves along at a slow clip for a good portion of the movie, but towards the 2nd half of New Police Story all the things that. We know and love about Jackie Chan films comes to light and ends on a sad somber note.
Movie Review: Great movie with a good DVD to go with it
Summary: 4 Stars
I'm glad to see Jackie Chan finally returning to his true style of action after years of mediocre Hollywood. He is finally given all the freedom he needs to add the extra punch! He gets to be a good, dramatic actor again, since now, for the first time in YEARS, he can speak is native Cantonese language. He is not as fast and agile as he was in the good old days, but even at 50 years old he can show us that without Hollywood's leash, he can still pull off some high kicks, jumps, and sweet moves. Like many of his Police Story movies, there's a sweet car and bus chase, gun fight, and all the hand-to-hand combat true to Jackie's style. Jackie must now fight a new breed of crime, a group of criminals who's only true goal to make fools of the police and kill as many as possible!
Jackie Chan must be becoming more trusting of American film companies with his movies. He is now actually doing his own English dubbing with this film (as well having the original language).
This DVD has the movie uncut, with the original language and aspect ratio, as well as behind the scenes featurettes. Buy this DVD to let North American companies know that this is the only way to release an Asian film!
Movie Review: Back to basics
Summary: 4 Stars
I've only seen this movie once over a year ago, so it's not as fresh in my mind as it could be, but I can at least offer some things.
Unlike his other 4 installments of the police story series, this one doesent have really any comedic elements. It's a straight up drama/action movie. It came off a little depressing from what I remember, but it still had a pretty uplifting ending. There is a fight towards the end that may not be to that long, but still makes you realize why you starting liking Jackie Chan.
I won't waste time describing the plot because it's listed, so if you read it you can kind of see how this is more of a serious movie.
I still enjoyed it and again it has this the unique-ness that is Hong Hong cinema.
I'm waiting on my copy of this movie that should be coming in the mail any day now and I'll probably get a better picture of it once i see it again.
Like the other two movies in what I call the "Return to Hong Kong Trilogy" (New Police Story, The Myth, Rob B Hood) I recommend seeing this one as well. Whether you'll like it really depends on your tastes, I can't really say for sure!
Movie Review: Jackie's finest recent movie!
Summary: 4 Stars
Jackie portrays an excellent role of a saddened cop, who wasn't able to save his team. Encouraged by a mysterious friend to try and win over their killers he embarks on a journey which will reveal double crosses, opponent's true motives and a brilliant ending. I feel that there are better Jackie Chan movies out there, but this being made in China is a far superior to any of his American flicks.