Police Story 2 (1988)

Too much of everything

Good , But It Is Overrated By Some

In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.

I enjoyed watching this film and would recommend other to give it a try , (as I am) but this movie, although enjoyable to watch due to the better than average acting fails to add anything new to its storyline that is all too familiar to these types of movies.

Review: I was expecting more from this film because the end fight in the first Police Story was great but I was a bit disappointed with the outcome. The action scenes were impressive and I enjoyed the beginning of the film but I lost interest once Chan went undercover. The first part of the movie is about Chan (Ka Kui) fighting off the villains from the first movie who are seeking revenge. After handing in his badge because his captain is unhappy with the disruption that he is costing the city with his antics, Chan gets called back to the force to solve a case about a group of blackmailing bombers. With his relationship in turmoil because he has gone back to the force, he tackles the many hit men so he can reach the culprit who is causing the city problems. Like the first movie, I did like watching Chan going nuts against the many enemies who battle against him but the movie did seem to drag after a while. Some of the stunts weren't bad and the epic showdown towards the end is worth a watch but it does take some time to get going. At the end of the day, it's another disappointing movie from Chan but I have seen worse from his back catalogue. Average!Round-Up: Like the first Police Story, this movie was also directed by Jackie Chan who also wrote it with Edward Tang. The bonus material on the DVD, really does show how far Chan goes to get the perfect shot so you do appreciate the action scenes a bit more. I personally find a problem with most of his story lines but I must be alone with that thought because his movies make so much money. He has definitely got a reputation of being a perfectionist, because of his detailed action scenes and complex story lines but I'm yet to find his humour that funny. With that aside, I'm enjoying the martial arts genre and I can't wait to watch some of the earlier movies. I recommend this movie to people who are into their action/comedy/crime/martial arts movies starring and directed by Jackie Chan & Maggie Cheung. 3/10

This movie essentially begins with "Detective Chan Ka Kui" (Jackie Chan) being unfairly demoted for his heroic actions in the previous film. However, this doesn't stop the criminal organization which he helped take down from targeting both him and his girlfriend "May" (Maggie Cheung) which causes even more problems for Chan Ka Kui's career. Yet even though he has now been relegated to a traffic cop his expertise becomes highly valuable when another criminal gang begins planting bombs all over Hong Kong. Now rather than reveal any more of this movie I will just say that it was a decent sequel for the most part with plenty of action and comedy for those who enjoy this type of film. I was especially impressed when I watched the ending credits and saw some of the injuries Jackie Chan and the other actors sustained in the course of their work. Be that as it may, as far as the overall entertainment value of this movie, I honestly didn't think it was quite as good as its predecessor with the English dubbing being probably the most annoying thing about it. In any case, I have rated the movie accordingly. Average.

police story 2 is one of Jackie's greatest movies (in the Chinese category) the great thing about police story it has a great unique story and it's a fun ride with great action. also a touch of humour that you expect from Jackie Chan, which makes it a fun action fighting experience even for the whole family. Just like i said Jackie Chans a legend......if this movie can't get any better, Jackie's the man who also directed the film and write the story. He put a lot of effort in the movie and got a massive result: A great film. Overall if your a fan of Chan then definitely watch this, if you love kung fu action then again definitely watch this. 9/10

POLICE STORY PART II (Jing Cha Gu Shi Xu Ji)(USA: Police Story 2) Aspect ratio: 2.39:1 (Anamorphic)Sound format: MonoIntrepid Hong Kong police officer Chan Ka-kui (Jackie Chan) battles a gang of criminals who have detonated several bombs throughout the territory as part of an ugly extortion racket.A disappointing sequel, POLICE STORY PART II is very much the mixture as before. The action scenes are as spectacular as ever - most notably an eye-popping fight in a children's park, and the climactic showdown in an abandoned factory - but the script (credited to Chan and Edward Tang) is weak and uninvolving, and the characters are basically stick-figures, broadly played by an otherwise talented cast whose collective hamminess serves merely to dilute the impact of some pretty violent set-pieces. The stuntwork is first-rate, but the movie is a lightweight affair.Clearly growing in confidence as a director, Chan accomplishes a number of genuinely striking visual flourishes (the child's ball in the bomb-rigged shopping complex; the slow fade from day to night whilst Chan and girlfriend Maggie Cheung remain seated at screen-left, contemplating their relationship in silence, etc.), demonstrating a level of maturity that would culminate the following year in his bravura Capraesque comedy-drama MR CANTON AND LADY ROSE (1989). Here, as ever, the fight scenes are lively, creative, beautifully staged, and very, *very* fast - blink, and you'll probably miss several kicks and dozens of punches! Of the cast, Chan has charisma and charm to spare but not much range as an actor, and Cheung is mere decoration, demonstrating little of the talent that would distinguish her subsequent career (FULL MOON IN NEW YORK, CENTER STAGE, etc.). Bill Tung is rather wasted as Chan's lovable superior, and there are cameo appearances by Chor Yuen (a longtime Shaw Brothers director, and chief villain in the first POLICE STORY), industry veteran Wu Ma (most famous for his recurring role in A Chinese GHOST STORY and sequels), future heartthrob Ken Lo (THE RED WOLF), and an early appearance by Lau Ching-wan, now widely recognized as one of HK's finest actors. Watch out for stuntman Benny Lai as a deaf-mute villain who steals the show with his superb fighting skills, particularly during the climactic face-off with Chan. Production values are solid, as usual, with typically expansive scope photography by Cheung Yiu-jo and expertly-crafted editing by Peter Cheung, both of whom performed similar duties on the original POLICE STORY in 1985. Followed by POLICE STORY III - SUPER COP (1992).NB. This review is based on both the original HK version of the film (101 minutes) and Chan's preferred longer cut (121 minutes), now available on DVD in HK. The re-edited, re-scored version released in the US in 1998 under the abbreviated title POLICE STORY 2 is best avoided.(Cantonese dialogue)