Police Story 4: First Strike
Police Story 4: First Strike

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Police Story 4: First Strike

1996
Movie
107 min
Cantonese

Hong Kong cop Chan Ka-Kui returns, working with Interpol to track down and arrest an illegal weapons dealer. Chan later realizes that things are not as simple as they appear and soon finds himself to be a pawn of an organization posing as Russian intelligence.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes80%
Google Users70%
Director: Stanley TongGenres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

Detective Chan Ka-Kui is blackmailed by the CIA into going undercover to expose a nuclear weapons smuggling ring. He travels to Russia and then Australia, facing dangerous assassins and double-crosses at every turn. His mission becomes even more complicated when he discovers a connection between the smuggling ring and a corrupt government official.

Critical Reception

Police Story 4: First Strike, also known as Jackie Chan's First Strike, received generally positive reviews from critics and was a commercial success. While some critics found the plot to be somewhat formulaic, they praised Jackie Chan's signature blend of thrilling action sequences, comedic timing, and death-defying stunts. The film was particularly lauded for its elaborate set pieces and Chan's unparalleled physical performance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Jackie Chan delivers his trademark blend of high-octane action and slapstick humor.

  • The film features inventive and exciting stunt sequences that are a highlight of Chan's career.

  • While the plot is serviceable, it often takes a backseat to the elaborate fight choreography and chase scenes.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film, appreciating Jackie Chan's energetic performance and the impressive action sequences. Some viewers found the plot predictable, but the overall entertainment value was high.

Fun Fact

During the filming of a scene where Jackie Chan's character is hanging from a helicopter, the script originally called for him to be attached by his feet. However, Chan insisted on being hung by his hands, as he felt it was more visually dramatic and allowed for more dynamic movement, despite the increased risk.

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I loved the first two installments of Jackie Chan's 'Police Story' series, and wish I had seen the intervening adventures of Chan's character, Inspector Chan Ka Kui, ('Police Story 3: Supercop' and 'Project S'--though this is labeled Police...