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Unshackled by the safety monitors of Hollywood Jackie Chan returns to old school hard action! (Daily Star)
New Police Story shows fans both new and old that Jackie Chan is still the man for eye-popping action. The Police Story movies are regarded by fans and critics alike as the apex of Jackie Chan s celebrated career so it s no wonder that he s back as Detective Chan. This time the challenges for Chan are bigger than ever as he battles personal demons and goes head to head with a gang of vicious cop killers in a frenzy of, 'stylish, take-no-prisoners kung fu carnage.' (Nuts)
Special Features:
- 2.35.1 Widescreen
- English Dubbed 5.1
- Original Cantonese 5.1 with English Subtitles
- Cantonese DTS with English Subtitles
- Interview Gallery (Region 2 exclusive) Exclusive Benny Chan Interview, Star Attractions Exclusive interviews with Daniel Wu, Andy On, Nicolas Tse and other cast members
- The Making of New Police Story
- Behind the Scenes
- Promotional Gallery
- Original Theatrical Trailer, UK Theatrical Trailer, UK Theatrical TV Spot
About the Actor
Apprenticed to the China Drama Academy (or "opera school") by his parents at the age of 6, Jackie Chan was rigorously trained in music, dance, and traditional martial arts. A visiting filmmaker offered Chan his first (tiny) role as a stunt player. Chan took the part, and soon left the Opera to pursue the world of film. Fellow Opera students Biao Yuen and Sammo Hung Kam-Bo would also have careers in film, and the three would star in several films together in the following years. Chan's talent and enthusiasm soon saw him taking larger and more important roles, graduating first to stunt coordinator, and then to director. Following the death of martial arts legend Bruce Lee, the search was on for an actor who could inspire audiences to the same degree; every young martial artist was given a chance. Chan decided that rather than emulating Lee (and thus living forever in his shadow), he would develop his own style of filmmaking. His directorial debut Shi di chu ma (1980) was a milestone in martial arts films, being one of the first to effectively combine comedy with action. This set the tone for many of his future films, which combined slapstick humor with high-energy martial arts action. A self-confessed fan of Buster Keaton and Harold Lloyd, Chan performs all his own stunts, quite often at his own peril. His later films include outtakes of his on-set injuries run under the closing credits. He is understandably number one on the insurance blacklist.
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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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This is my favourite Jackie Chan movie. The story is excellent the stunts excellent and Jackies acting is the best that I have ever seen. I loved the Rush hour movies but found myself getting tired of them.
This is an all out action movie the comedy in minimal it's a dark tale of vengance.
An action packed martial arts masterpiece.
This is an all out action movie the comedy in minimal it's a dark tale of vengance.
An action packed martial arts masterpiece.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Jackie Chan has always used the original 'Police Story' series as a kind of safety net whenever his career hits a rough patch. The original was his response to his disastrous US cop movie 'The Protector' while the third entry was his attempt to recapture local audiences after a few high-profile failures. With his recent Hollywood outings scraping the concrete beneath the bottom of the barrel (The Tuxedo, Around the World in 80 Days, Rush Hour 2) he's gone back to Hong Kong and basics again. However, this time round he takes a few more chances, abandoning his old comic character and supporting cast (Maggie Cheung, Uncle Bill) for a comparatively darker outing as a broken-down cop drinking his way to oblivion after some thrill-seeking rich kids led by a typically OTT Daniel Wu kill his entire team. Naturally redemption is on the menu, but the stunts aren't quite as over-the-top or as plentiful as before, while the (intentional) comedy is kept to a minimum.
It's not up to the standards of his best work in the past, but it's light-years ahead of his US pictures and is a welcome return to form even if Chan's fight scenes fall short of his former glories (that said, there is a good bus sequence and an imaginative chase down the side of a building).
It's not up to the standards of his best work in the past, but it's light-years ahead of his US pictures and is a welcome return to form even if Chan's fight scenes fall short of his former glories (that said, there is a good bus sequence and an imaginative chase down the side of a building).
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This is actually part 5 (if we ignore supercop 2) following POLICE STORY 1,2, SUPERCOP and FIRST STRIKE and is the best of them all. Great action and suspense like the rest of the saga BUT THIS ONE WAS FAR DARKER WITH GREAT VILLAINS and went to the right way. Hope we get a similar part 6 soon...
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Great film
I received this film along which came in the same box as some weights I ordered. I have to say the DVD was not damaged in any way because it was protected with packaging. Read more
Published 6 months ago by jonathan stevens
One of the BEST!!
I purchased this some time ago, watched it and forgot all about it. I watched it again recently and, found myself, in the, irritating phrase so beloved today, "blown away!! Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mr. S. C. Lyons
Superb
A superb film. My only criticism is there was none of the old gang from the first 3 movies. no May, or Uncle or even the original Chief. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Chris Morse
New Police Story
If you like Jackie Chan and loads of action you'll love it. He is always active in is films and I think as an actor/martial art expert he has worked hard at his craft all his life. Read more
Published 17 months ago by yellow tulip
Far in front of
I was amazed to get this dvd for less than Jackie Chans much older early None Hollywood films,the quality of the film was outstanding on my upscaling dvd player and Samsung 46 In... Read more
Published 18 months ago by siamesecatmanuk
wow this film is awesome
For me this was the first police story I have seen. and the story is awesome on it. Jackie is on top form, and it's interesting from beginning to end, With an original plot in an... Read more
Published on 24 April 2009 by Raz
Jackie's most mature outing - and all the better for it
Forget Westernised nonsense like Rush Hour - Chan has always been at his best in HK, and this time he shows us he can act as well as pratfall. Read more
Published on 5 Dec 2008 by M. Appleton
Yet another gripping Chan movie
Jackie Chan over the years has been a very strong actor and a great entertainer on and off the big screen. Read more
Published on 16 Jan 2008 by Mr. A. Luke
Disturbing but brilliant
Brilliant film. Jackie Chan keeps on climbing in my estimation. The first part of the film is quite disturbing. I think worthy of an 18 certificate. Read more
Published on 14 Dec 2007 by Mr. Richard Rosson
STICK WITH RUSH HOUR MR CHAN.........
I enjoyed Jackie Chan in the two Rush Hour films so I thought I would give this a go. I have to say this was not what I was expecting the acting, story and filming was very poor. Read more
Published on 6 Aug 2007 by Jason Thorne
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