Critic Reviews
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Calum Marsh, Slant Magazine
As Shout! Factory's double-feature Blu-ray ably proves, the Police Story films confirm Jackie Chan's reputation as a master of pure physicality.
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, TV Guide's Movie Guide
This sequel may be a bit thin on plot, but who cares when Jackie Chan is at his daredevil best?
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David Cornelius, DVDTalk.com
Even though Police Story 2 is the weakest of the franchise, it's still great entertainment.
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Pablo Villaca, Cinema em Cena
As seqüências de ação são intensas, mas a trama é maçante e as piadas, infantis demais.
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, Film4
Judged on its own merits, it outstrips just about every other action movie of the past fifteen years.
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Marc Savlov, Austin Chronicle
This second Ka-Kui adventure rests comfortably in-between the others, overflowing with Chan's patented stuntwork and comic high jinks, and as such, it's a fine introduction to the Jackie Chan phenomenon.
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A sequel that delivers more of the same that made the first movie so entertaining. Great fight sequences, painful stunts and some funny moments as well. Much of the same cast return too along with Jackie Chan's crew of fearless stuntmen. The excitement level just drops off a bit… More
A sequel that delivers more of the same that made the first movie so entertaining. Great fight sequences, painful stunts and some funny moments as well. Much of the same cast return too along with Jackie Chan's crew of fearless stuntmen. The excitement level just drops off a bit during the second half of the film, it could have done with being a bit shorter. A very worthy sequel overall.
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A much slower paced film than the original, however it doesn't really disappoint. I really wanted to fall in love with Police Story 2, and call it better than the original, but it's just not possible, when it seems much slower and less action packed. Police Story 2 is a… More
A much slower paced film than the original, however it doesn't really disappoint. I really wanted to fall in love with Police Story 2, and call it better than the original, but it's just not possible, when it seems much slower and less action packed. Police Story 2 is a great movie, but it's no Police Story.
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There is one detail, which is not very common for Jackie Chan movies, but which is present here. It has some very tough and serious atmosphere about it while the funny elements are present too. Jackie is menacing and psychotic here. He is not a hero who is attacked and only then… More
There is one detail, which is not very common for Jackie Chan movies, but which is present here. It has some very tough and serious atmosphere about it while the funny elements are present too. Jackie is menacing and psychotic here. He is not a hero who is attacked and only then fights back (in a usual laid-back pattern), but he is the one who can go and start the tumult. His manner of hitting that evil guy in the glasses is amazing. Every time it goes "crack!". I also especially enjoy the scene when Jackie goes to the pub and thrashes the villains who had fronted on his girlfriend. It's one of the best blitzkriegs put on screen. Besides, the whole scene is shot with the background of some action character painted on the wall (it also looks like a poster of "rabochiy" from our Soviet era) and some lines in Russian on the left (I noticed that quite accidentally). That looks terrific (and nostalgic for Russian people). I also like when the windows are being smashed in the movies. Here there's a lot of this stuff. It's quite amazing watching the characters falling/jumping/running/driving through all manner of panes.
All three movies are great. I had been preparing myself to see the down-slide of the quality but I saw a perfect trilogy with sense and incredible stunts (and not only Jackie Chan's character appears in all three movies - that's also excellent and keeps continuity up).
I would like to describe each movie just in a few words: No.1 - great (in all aspects - it is one gripping story from the very beginning to the very end) and funny (many scenes are ridiculous); No.2 - raging (Jackie is really *beep* off here) and painful (Jackie gets tortured); No.3 - unbelievable (the woman that fights alongside with Jackie is incredible) and bombastic (should I mention a lot of guns and explosions?).
As to the rest - much has been mentioned by the others.
It's a trilogy that can be watched over and over again (at least by me).
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Another fun ride, lacks some of the insane stunts from the first one, but there are still plenty of "damn, that must have hurt" moments.
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Another slice of the Chan movie series.
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A decent Chan outing, but it's not the measure of the original, or it's sequel for that matter. But it's far from terrible and his fans will not be disappointed.
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Coolest Jackie Chan police movie, loved the scenes of Jackie's punch onto his enemy's shattered glasses four times.
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The first Police Story was the film that launch Jackie Chan into super stardom showcasing his stunt-work and martial skills. Police Story 2 on the other hand focuses more on Chan acting abilities which helps this deviating sequel overcome it hiccups.
Police Story 2 follows villain… More
The first Police Story was the film that launch Jackie Chan into super stardom showcasing his stunt-work and martial skills. Police Story 2 on the other hand focuses more on Chan acting abilities which helps this deviating sequel overcome it hiccups.
Police Story 2 follows villain Mr. Ku plan of vengeance through a series of bombs that have been set off in Hong Kong, so its up to Jackie and his regulars to investigate. This entry in the Police Story series goes into a more serious tone over it predecessor which is wear most of it problems lies. Chan character has less emphasis on comedy and instead is given a more dramatic focus. A swift of tone for Chan character is both good and bad. Good for it develops Chan character as an intelligent hardworking, but selfish and flawed police officer. Bad for it drastically eliminates much needed humor to prevent this film from taking itself to serious to enjoy. The plot in general is average as best. It's simple and straightforward as an action movie can get. It contains the usual damsel in distress for Chan to save and a lack strong villains. What helps keeps the movie exciting are the stakes our main character always something to lose all the time. Our main hero is not invincible giving it more tension. The fight scenes in Police Story 2 though less from the first entry are well choreograph. One fight scene in particular being when Chan fights dozen of goons in a playground and improvises with the environment to his advantage. Jackie Chan delivers one of his best performances here showcasing more of his acting chops over his kung-fu. Chan knows how to portrays his character and contains the charisma to his character worth cheering for. The supporting cast as well, except the actors who portrayed the villains could have been better. The villains lack presence and is overall a hard sell to the audiences. Nevertheless despite it's sift of tone Police Story 2 packs enough excitement and action as one would expect from a good Chan film.
Police Story 2 fails to live up to it predecessor standards, but is an enjoyable sequel. Police Story 2 is more driven by plot and is more focus on Chan's acting chops makes this a film worth viewing for any action fan or viewer in general.
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Very enjoyable film, loved the scenes of Jackie's punch onto his enemy's shattered glasses four times. This movie has great scenes in this one but I found the story a bit trying. Awesome.
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You might get a kick out of this sequel, but only some will.
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Very enjoyable film, but unfortunately doesn't hold a candle to the other ones. Still, as always, there are great scenes in this one but I found the story a bit trying. Granted though, I did watch it in 3 different sittings, so since this was a more dramatic entry it may be… More
Very enjoyable film, but unfortunately doesn't hold a candle to the other ones. Still, as always, there are great scenes in this one but I found the story a bit trying. Granted though, I did watch it in 3 different sittings, so since this was a more dramatic entry it may be that it was meant to be watched all at once.
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