Year: 1993
Director: Jackie Chan
Cast: Jackie Chan, Kent Cheng
Synopsis: Inspector Chan (Jackie Chan) investigates a kidnapping case. Based on true events.
Review:
A much lesser known Jackie Chan film and surprisingly more violent and gritty police crime action film than the usual Jackie Chan flicks. Crime Story is a movie should be more suited for other Hong Kong actors such as Chow Yuen Fatt due to its darker tone. Nevertheless, Jackie Chan fits the role perfectly as a tough and brave policeman assigned to save a rich businessman. As usual this movie has a few daredevil stunts performed by Jackie Chan himself. The storyline and plot is quite intriguing too since this is based on real events, the movie was made to be as accurate as possible, from the investigation at Taiwan and China right down to the make of car in which the victim was kidnapped.
Sadly, although this film was made in 1993, the film still has the 80s feel (dated soundtrack, dubbed voice, sound effects). Hence the lower score.
Overall, if you have enjoyed Jackie Chan's Police Story action films but desire less humour and romance, Crime Story will satisfy action junkies and Jackie Chan fans.
Rating: 7/10
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