Rating: 5 out 5
Director: Benny Chan
Year: 2004
Plot:
The plot of “New Police Story” is a little different for a
Jackie Chan film. We find our hero in trouble, a drunk, and someone that feels
guilt because he thinks he caused the death of his fellow policemen. He is targeted
and a victim of a gang. He is befriended by a young man that helps him get back
on the case and seeks revenge on the gang, and it gets very personal at one
point. Through a series of fights, and stunts, Jackie Chan’s police character has
to face off against evil Joe and a Gang of Five, a much younger team to
overcome the threat and seek revenge for his partners that are lost in the
first sequences of this kung fu modern action movie. It really is a “NEW”
Police Story than what you’re used to that’s for sure.
Thoughts:
The first takeaway from this movie that I get is the cinematography.
Because it was filmed in 2004, the cinematography is excellent, with a focus on
clarity, and great overall shots. You really get a feel for the story, and
Jackie Chan is a perfect candidate for the role. The film quality is high, and
it’s very high tech, clear, and the definition is grand. I loved the clarity,
and the shots taken throughout the film.
The plot is fast, giving you an introduction to the
character, and the reasons why he has become a drunk. The story is well done,
and frenetic at times, moving through various sequences with care. I liked how
things went through, alongside the dubbing. The dubbing is great if you ask me.
The fighting is well choregraphed, Jackie Chan is stellar
here, and his younger opponents are excellent as well. The kung fu is stunning,
alongside the many stunts that Jackie pulls to bring together the story. There
are several fights that have backgrounds that are incredible including a lego
fight scene that sticks in my memory for sure. It’s not just Jackie doing
stunts, the young villains in the gang of 5 put on a showcase of modern stunt
work too, and of course they put on a show of kung fu that is brilliant. It’s
not just pure kung fu, mind you, there’s gun play involved as well, but that
doesn’t hinder the story in any way. The story is good, the pacing is fast, the
visuals are delightful, and the kung fu is great, giving this a 5 out of 5
rating.
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