New Police Story (San ging chaat goo si) (2004)

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• Drake T

  
  Jackie reboots the Police Story franchise and things go awry. The original movies shined because they were a mix of action/comedy that really blends well with Chan's comical acting; a staple style in his work that any fan can vouch for. The reach for emotional realism might be a… More
  Jackie reboots the Police Story franchise and things go awry. The original movies shined because they were a mix of action/comedy that really blends well with Chan's comical acting; a staple style in his work that any fan can vouch for. The reach for emotional realism might be a good endeavor in theory but the conflicts that take place just get littered with plot holes to a point where you can't take anyone in this film seriously. Combined with a cast of unconvincing villains and support roles, we end up with a poor mix-mash of HK styled drama and silly 1v1 beat-ehm-ups.

• Lanning :

  
  Except for the dufus who plays his new replacement partner, this is WONDERFUL : ) It's Jackie Chan to begin with, so, really, we should just watch it even we think poorly of it in the end. But on the side of arguing that it's worth watching, no matter how good or bad it… More
  Except for the dufus who plays his new replacement partner, this is WONDERFUL : ) It's Jackie Chan to begin with, so, really, we should just watch it even we think poorly of it in the end. But on the side of arguing that it's worth watching, no matter how good or bad it might be -- Oh, well that's the side of the argument I sit on -- so please just go ahead and watch this one. It really is one of Jackie Chan's best acting jobs -- I think. <p> And you are actually reading this? <p> K-den! I might be wrong . . . But you all can be the ultimate judges : ) <p> Not to mention that IT IS Jackie Chan, so why haven't you all seen it already? : )

• Aliyanto L

  
  A comeback from JC with new touch!

• Justin Y

  
  This is a great Jackie Chan movie. The story is very good and the usual Jackie Chan stunts/fights are entertaining. This is also a more serious movie with minimal comedic scenes as some of Jackie's older movies tended to be more funny.

• Khris N

  
  A good movie which sees Jackie abandoned his comic character for a broken, alcoholic cop on his last nerves. Jackie is Hong Kong's finest, until he is taken into a deadly game by ruthless thrill seeking criminals - in which his entire squad is killed. Fast forward one year… More
  A good movie which sees Jackie abandoned his comic character for a broken, alcoholic cop on his last nerves. Jackie is Hong Kong's finest, until he is taken into a deadly game by ruthless thrill seeking criminals - in which his entire squad is killed. Fast forward one year later, Jackie is down on bottles, refuses to marry his girlfriend and thoroughly depressed, until a young, charismatic police officer becomes his partner who tries to save his soul while helping Jackie to break the failed case which has haunted him the past year. The gang, led by a ruthless leader with personal issues, is hell bent on killing cops, and when Jackie enters the game once again, he then becomes their target. Everyone knows Jackie as the goofy comic with lightning fast moves, but Jackie is a very convincing and is not just an action star, but plays the drama well. What makes this movie is the strong performances and Jackie supported by a young cast which is great - Nicholas Tse the standout as the egnimatic young officer. If your in a mood for change, and something along the lines of an action thriller, Jackie Style, then this is pretty good in my books. Of course, action is still the same - raw, hard and very Jackie. :-)

• Dean M

  
  Superb and magnificent Hong Kong action-drama of Jackie Chan who returns since <i>Police Story 3</i>.

• Fascade F

  
  Awesome, totally awesome, high flying high octane overload. A must see event for any martial arts enthusiast. What this police captain went theough to take down this crime spree gang...was so intense that some of the stunts performed should and can never be duplicated. Jackie Chan is… More
  Awesome, totally awesome, high flying high octane overload. A must see event for any martial arts enthusiast. What this police captain went theough to take down this crime spree gang...was so intense that some of the stunts performed should and can never be duplicated. Jackie Chan is king!

• Steven V

  
  Awesome film. New police story is a great action hong kong movie. Jackie Chan and Nicholas Tse make a great fallen hero, and clueless youngster partnership, and as always Daniel Wu is a great bad guy.

• Curt C

  
  So much better than the old police story. This is the one where Jackie Chan fights with Legos.

• Dimitris S

  
  Badass till it bleeds but then again,Jackie has changed style, identity, personality,fewer comedic tricks and an overreaction amidst the seriousness of the project.Daniel Wu though doesn't give a fuck,the storyline brings in the original humor of the series,so in the end,I had to… More
  Badass till it bleeds but then again,Jackie has changed style, identity, personality,fewer comedic tricks and an overreaction amidst the seriousness of the project.Daniel Wu though doesn't give a fuck,the storyline brings in the original humor of the series,so in the end,I had to give it to non-stop pure action or say...the occasional camp of this Police Story rendition.

• Aurelius D

  
  First off I just have to say oh my god. Now as you may or may not have noticed I'm not the type of person to send out these recommendations. I believe people will watch as they want and nobody wants to read me ramble about something. This movie is where I break my rule as it was… More
  First off I just have to say oh my god. Now as you may or may not have noticed I'm not the type of person to send out these recommendations. I believe people will watch as they want and nobody wants to read me ramble about something. This movie is where I break my rule as it was just so amazing it utterly blew away me and my expectations.This movie isn't a typical martial arts film which some people might think when they see the name Jackie Chan. This movie is, in fact, a crime action drama. I equate finding and watching this movie to the first time I watched Boondock Saints or Equilibrium only, and I'm almost sorry to say this, cooler. This movie isn't something that is widely known about or seen by the masses which is why I compared it to the two previous movies because when I found those films they were brand new and didn't have the cult following they do to this day. To get an accurate idea of what to expect with this movie take the ingenious story telling of the first Saw, take the clever games and tricks and mix it with the drama/action/buddy copy chemistry of Lethal Weapon. What do you get? New Policy Story. This is the fourth movie in the Police Story saga and needless to say it is nothing like it's predecessors style or story wise or character wise when you get right down to it. Chan still plays the detective we have seen in previous films but they aren't a requirement to enjoy this. Sure the first has the most awesome mind blowing stunts ever seen in films to this day, this time the stunts may not appear as over the top but when you look at when this was released compared to the first police story you got more than 12 years. Chan is the only returning star that you would recognized if you have seen the prior films in the series further proving that it isn't necessarily a direct sequel in the normal way of thinking, but he still plays a detective that isn't afraid to toss the rules out the window. Sure Jackie is older and wiser, his character this time seems to have the confidence and the serious stature that isn't exactly something one comes to expect from his films. Jackie still plays Inspector Wing, the main detective, but instead of having the guy we all know and love and can beat up the whole of China with a step ladder or a bucket and mop, he plays a real, down to earth style man. The start of the movie, that is the first five minutes, it may not seem like much but as soon as you get past that the real fun starts. What you have are a bunch of individuals that have it out for the cops. Chan is the detective that is assigned with taking them down. What follows are twists and turns and some rather unexpected moments that are filled with sincerity and real emotion that make you feel that connection with the characters on the screen. The action scenes are intense and the actors all play their parts perfectly. If you have ever enjoyed a Jackie Chan movie, a crime drama or are just looking for a good film then this movie is something you can not miss.

• alan j

  
  I enjoyed this action yarn..jackie has toned down the silliness and nick does nice job ...entertianing, a bit sentimental..a bit on the light side but moves quickly..

• Christopher B

  
  Jackie acts in this one. He's a tormented cop seeking redemption by laying out an ass-whooping to some punk kids. Surprisingly brutal in some scenes and a thoroughly entertaining film. If Jackie keeps making films like this I'm more than happy to keep on watching.

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