Jackie Chan has
a film series called Police Story, and under that umbrella, we've seen numerous
films. I say "numerous" without giving an exact number because,
honestly, I have no clue how many movies are in the franchise. The reason
being, some movies have been tagged as part of the franchise, even though they
don't follow the same premise as the others, and there have been spin-off
movies as well.
This was the
first movie in the series and arguably the best of the franchise—and one of the
best action movies you can see. It contains high-end action scenes, elaborate
stunts, and a killer plot. This is a full-length action film with enough comic
moments for added fun.
The way the
movie sets up the main plot—leaving a trail for the villain to follow—is
priceless and will catch you off guard if you haven’t seen the movie before.
Because that’s what the plot is about. Like any plan, there are always things
you don’t consider, and those are the things that take you, the viewer, on a
ride. Even though the police get what they want with their plan, they still
have to handle the aftermath of what comes with it.
The movie was
both a financial and critical success, and it was directed and co-written by
Chan himself. The best thing about this movie is the plot. The story and
screenplay are very well written, which, to me, is why this movie is held in
such high regard.
This film has
huge action scenes. In the beginning, you get to see Chan and the villain drive
their cars down a hill through a shanty town in a car chase. Later, Chan hangs
from a bus with an umbrella, and in one of the final scenes, Chan suffers
second-degree burns when he has to slide down a pole covered with lights
(similar to Christmas lights). This movie also shows Chan doing a bit of gun
shooting, but don’t worry—you’re not deprived of his martial arts skills, with
comic relief to boot. The movie is a must-see and a collectible film that you
can watch anytime and still have an exciting time.
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