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Action-god Jackie Chan does his best James Bond impression with First Strike, an ecstatic sequel to the classic Supercop. The bare-bones plot has Chan in pursuit of international terrorists, but the narrative quickly gives way to an unceasing barrage of insane stunt work (including a nitro-fuelled ski chase and a grandiose fight scene set inside a functioning shark tank). As with most of the ageing star's recent films, there is more of an emphasis placed on big, impersonal (albeit impressive) stunts rather than the close-up combat that made him famous; but the end result is still a must-see rush for longtime fans and a great introduction for newcomers eager to see what all the well-deserved fuss is about. The scene where Jackie takes on multiple goons while armed only with a ladder is one of his most jaw-dropping set pieces ever--and that's saying quite a lot. Be sure to stick around for the closing credits of gags gone awry, which graphically prove that Chan is truly the hardest working man in show business. --Andrew Wright
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Hong Kong cop Jackie (Jackie Chan) is appointed by the CIA and the Russian intelligence forces to track down a rogue agent. However, he finds himself framed for murder as he pursues his quarry from the Ukraine to Australia, using his legendary martial arts skills along the way.
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By Calculon
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
If you are expecting a strictly kung fu movie, then you may be a little disappointed as some other reviews show. This movie has some good kung fu scenes, and some of Jackie's inventive fighting (The ladder scene is great especially), but overall it's more of a James Bond style action. I like it for what it is. In this style, Police Story 3 is probably a little better, but this is still a good one worth watching.
I would recommend however that you take care about which version you buy. I bought the EIV (Entertainment In Video) version, and it's not the best way to see this movie. It's been cut by about 20 minutes, the picture quality is not too good, it's letterboxed 4:3 (Normally a widescreen movie would be in letterboxed 16:9, meaning more of the available pixels in the DVD format are used). If I made a guess, I would guess it's a quickly done transfer from an old VHS master copy. It doesn't have the original language available (although much of the original movie was in English anyway, and the dubbing here is actually pretty good compared to most of Jackie's movies). It has no extras. However it was watchable, and I enjoyed it, I just wish I'd hunted out a better version. Only buy the EIV version if you can't find anything else and it's a bargain price.
I would recommend however that you take care about which version you buy. I bought the EIV (Entertainment In Video) version, and it's not the best way to see this movie. It's been cut by about 20 minutes, the picture quality is not too good, it's letterboxed 4:3 (Normally a widescreen movie would be in letterboxed 16:9, meaning more of the available pixels in the DVD format are used). If I made a guess, I would guess it's a quickly done transfer from an old VHS master copy. It doesn't have the original language available (although much of the original movie was in English anyway, and the dubbing here is actually pretty good compared to most of Jackie's movies). It has no extras. However it was watchable, and I enjoyed it, I just wish I'd hunted out a better version. Only buy the EIV version if you can't find anything else and it's a bargain price.
By Erik Lien
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This one is kind of Jackie Chan does 007. Not so big budget, not so serious, but just as spectacular and twice as fun!
I would choose Jackie Chan before Double-O anytime.
Recomended to everyone that would like a good action comedy, the Jackie Chan way.
I would choose Jackie Chan before Double-O anytime.
Recomended to everyone that would like a good action comedy, the Jackie Chan way.
By BEAR!
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
"Jackie Chan`s First Strike" Or "Police Story 4-First Strike" if you will, is alongside "Police Story 3-Supercop" sone of the best Jackie Chan Films ever. Unbelievable action and humor putt together in perfect harmony...HAIL!
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3.0 out of 5 stars
The beginning of the end
In retrospect, this movie can be seen as existing on the border between the two major phases of Jackie Chan's career. Read more
Published on 10 Sep 2009 by Quackser
5.0 out of 5 stars
Superb!
This is one of my many favourite Jackie Chan films.I found this film really entertaining.Its a tribute to the OO7 movies,and it's great. Read more
Published on 17 July 2008 by David Addison
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bags of fun!
This is one of the funniest action films I have seen. The most memorable scenes are of Chan fighting off enemy agents in the snow wearing the silliest woolly hat you've ever... Read more
Published on 25 Feb 2008 by Peter Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars
Some of Chan's best stunts make this a must buy.
Jackie Chan takes his Police Story character for one last spin. Going undercover and breaking out of prison as he attempts to bring down a dangerous gang of criminals. Read more
Published on 12 Mar 2001
5.0 out of 5 stars
An enjoyable flick for the family
Jackie chan at his best again. Enjoyable plot and good humour. What more can i say?
Published on 23 Aug 2000
4.0 out of 5 stars
Worth seeing.
I actually got this DVD as a birthday present. Though only one part of the film shows traditional Jackie Chan style action scenes, (which includes him showing that a metal ladder... Read more
Published on 11 Aug 2000
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not classic Jackie
Well, from the reviews above you would expect this movie to be a classic but it does not rate highly with me. Read more
Published on 1 July 2000
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best fight sequences ever done by Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan has done it again! This truly one of Jackie Chans finest new releases. It has a brilliant storyline, extraordinary stunts and some amazing fight sequences that left... Read more
Published on 15 May 2000
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