Police Story 2
Police Story 2

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Police Story 2

1988
Movie
105 min
Cantonese

The Hong Kong super-cop must stop a group of blackmailing bombers at the same time that the villains of the first Police Story are out for revenge.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes50%
Google Users79%
Director: Jackie ChanGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

Officer Chan Ka-kui is demoted to traffic duty after a botched operation but is soon drawn back into action when a vengeful former suspect targets him and his girlfriend. The new threat escalates into a series of bombings and kidnappings, forcing Chan to confront his past mistakes and protect the innocent from a dangerous criminal mastermind.

Critical Reception

Police Story 2 is generally well-regarded as a worthy successor to the original, praised for its thrilling action sequences and Jackie Chan's signature stunts. While some critics found the plot slightly less cohesive than its predecessor, the film was a commercial success and further cemented Chan's international action star status.

What Reviewers Say

  • Delivers the expected high-octane action and impressive stunt work from Jackie Chan.

  • The plot is somewhat convoluted but serves as a vehicle for spectacular set pieces.

  • Fans of martial arts action will find plenty to enjoy, though it doesn't quite reach the heights of the original.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciate the continued action and stunts by Jackie Chan, though some feel the story isn't as strong as the first film. The movie is considered a solid action flick that delivers on entertainment.

Fun Fact

Jackie Chan initially intended for 'Police Story 2' to be his last action film, as he was experiencing significant physical strain from his stunt work, but he continued to make action movies throughout his career.

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