Here's a film that tries to be a bit of everything, and mostly succeeds due to Chan's enthusiasm and charisma. Thankfully it's a bit more serious than some of his other recent work, reminding you more of his mid-eighties films like Police Story than syrupy new stuff like Shanghai Noon and Rush Hour. Still, when it's time for action things get more light-hearted, highlights being a naked Jackie pursued through bustling streets, vainly trying to cover himself with whatever comes to hand while fighting off the baddies, and a ride on a crane as it smashes right through an office building.
Add a capable cast, including the lovely Vivian Hsu (who admittedly doesn't do much except stand around and look pretty which luckily she's very good at), some of the riskier stunts Chan has done for some time, and a cheesy but fun homage' to Speed at the end, and it's all good stuff. Well worth watching.
Add a capable cast, including the lovely Vivian Hsu (who admittedly doesn't do much except stand around and look pretty which luckily she's very good at), some of the riskier stunts Chan has done for some time, and a cheesy but fun homage' to Speed at the end, and it's all good stuff. Well worth watching.