Not quite as hardcore as the first, but still very fun, Police Story 2 is a more straight up action thriller than the previous installment, with little comedy to speak of, which is fine with me since the only time Chan's comedy style works for me is when he integrates it into the action scenes.
A much more slowly-paced film with a more procedural approach, the movie definitely lulls in the middle, but there's enough action to please. Chan's performance is solid as usual.
The action is no less entertaining here, even if it's on a slightly smaller scale. The restaurant fight was great, the playground fight was probably the highlight and an excellent display of Jackie's abilities. The last chase and fight was pretty cool, with Jackie jumping off of a moving truck and onto a roof. The final fight was long and strange, with Jackie fighting several people in short, quick scuffles, except for one long fight with this little dude who throws fireworks at him. He eventually beats the guy, doing the same to him. Entertainingly strange.
All in all, another excellent Hong Kong action flick, and a great 80s action movie. Chan is doing some of his best work here, too.
A much more slowly-paced film with a more procedural approach, the movie definitely lulls in the middle, but there's enough action to please. Chan's performance is solid as usual.
The action is no less entertaining here, even if it's on a slightly smaller scale. The restaurant fight was great, the playground fight was probably the highlight and an excellent display of Jackie's abilities. The last chase and fight was pretty cool, with Jackie jumping off of a moving truck and onto a roof. The final fight was long and strange, with Jackie fighting several people in short, quick scuffles, except for one long fight with this little dude who throws fireworks at him. He eventually beats the guy, doing the same to him. Entertainingly strange.
All in all, another excellent Hong Kong action flick, and a great 80s action movie. Chan is doing some of his best work here, too.