Good story, Not enough for a whole film

Fresh and Exciting

Disturbing yet enthralling

Although it has its amusing moments, in eneral the plot does not convince.

The third sequel to the Police Story trilogy is another high-energy, fast-paced and action-packed movie returning Jackie Chan to the role as the quick-witted and martial arts-skilled Hong Kong Insp. Chan Ka Kui. This time he is sent undercover to Australia where he participates in a sting operation on an international spy-ring.Chan continues to display some of his best martial arts action in this film, with incredible stunt work, daredevil jumps and butt-kicking action. It's good old-fashion fighting skills with no wires and CGI. While the previous Police Story movies are full of suspense and dramatic sequences, this one seemed to focus more the slapstick humor and goofy moments, like the part where Tsui (Jackson Liu) forces Chan to strip naked and where a penguin suit. The story is also riddled with some plot holes and the ending was rather rushed. The acting was OK, and the movie is notable for being the final film appearance of actor Bill Tung.There's not a dull moment in the movie, but I thought the plot could have used more character development and intriguing moments.Grade C+

In order to foster good international cooperation, "Inspector Chan Ka Kui" (Jackie Chan) is temporarily loaned out to the C.I.A. to monitor a suspect on a flight to Ukraine. When the flight lands, he touches base with his point-of-contact and is supposedly finished with his assignment. However, he just happens to notice something peculiar and out of instinct follows the same suspect to an isolated location. When he calls in he is asked to continue surveillance. Things then take an immediate turn for the worse after this. Now rather than reveal anything else, I will just say that this particular film was neither better nor worse than the other three "Police Story" movies. If anything I suppose that the humor was probably more noticeable but the action wasn't quite as intense. Still, Jackie Chan was as sensational as ever and he once again demonstrates that he is in a class of his own. In any case, while I didn't think this movie was the best in the series I certainly think it's worth a watch for those who might enjoy an action-comedy of this type. Slightly above average.

Review: This is the 4th instalment from the Police Story franchise, which see Jackie Chan return as Detective Chan. At the beginning of the movie he heads to Ukraine to take down the ruthless baddies whose stolen a nuclear warhead and then he's sent to sunny Australia to finish the task. He uses the baddies sister to try and get clues to were he is and when they finally come face to face with each other, he realises that all is not what it seems. He also gets framed for a murder so he's constantly proving his innocence whilst trying to find the baddie who can clear his name. With clever action scenes and some amazing stunts, including fighting underwater, this movie is a action packed ride from beginning to end, with a decent script and many twists and turns. I quite enjoyed this film because of the detailed action scenes and the straight forward storyline but the scenes with the sharks, really went a bit too far. Apart from that, it's basically Chan playing a one man army role, taking out the bad men with style, which we have seen a few times before but it's well put together with some amazing stunts. Watchable!Round-Up: This film sees Chan teamed up with director Stanley Tong again, who seems to bring the best stunts to the big screen when they join forces. I'm a bit gutted that I didn't get to see the 3rd Police Story because I would have liked to have seen Jackie Chan kicking butt with Michelle Yeoh. Anyway, the beginning of this movie is a complete rip off from a Bond movie, For Your Eyes Only I think, and I don't know how the hell little Chan was able to take on those massive Ukraines, who looked like they could eat him for breakfast. That is what makes Chan the ultimate hero in his movies and I'm yet to see him play a mean baddie. Budget: N/A Worldwide Gross: $22millionI recommend this movie to people who are into their action/adventure/martial arts/comedies starring Jackie Chan, Jackson Liu and Annie Wu. 4/10

First Strike (1996): Dir: Stanley Tong / Cast: Jackie Chan, Jackson Lou, Jouri Petrow, Bill Tung, Wu Chen-chun: This film eventually strikes out big time with its horrible dubbing, but its first strike is its numerous martial arts sequences that seem to be chain linked. Jackie Chan stars as an agent sent to follow a woman. He discovers that the villains wish to steal a missile off of a warhead. This all occurs during a visit to the Ukraine, which isn't exactly his best bet for a vacation site since he nearly loses his life more times than a cat. Director Stanley Tong knows how to present the action and he is backed with fine winter location sites, but finding a script worth the time is his problem. Chan is subdued to bad dubbing and at one point held at gun point where his clothes are demanded leaving him in his underwear with only a car door to shield himself. Unfortunately he had nothing to shield himself from the lame writing. He is skilled and creative with these stunts, adding an innocent sense of humour, but it is all show and little substance. His co-stars are not exactly hand picked by the Academy Award voters either. Among them are Jackson Lou, Jouri Petrow, Wu Chen-chun, and Bill Tung and none of them are going out of their way to give a convincing performance. Conclusion includes bloopers and outtakes but the entire film pretty much sums that up. Score: 2 / 10