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Good action set pieces, but low on comedy
Jackie Chan goes all serious in this film. He plays a cop who goes after a gang of kidnappers who have kidnapped a woman`s husband. To get him back, the woman must pay ransom money of $60,000,000. She doesn`t (suprise suprise) when Jackie tells her about times when money was paid and the victim was killed anyway. But it all works out all right in the end. Jackie also finds out one of the people in his department may be involved with the criminals who do the kidnapping. There are some fine action set pieces in this movie, like the car chase with Jackie and the kidnappers and the rescue of a little boy from a burning building, but the comedy and tomfoolery that made the "Police Story" series so much fun are lost. The relentless violence, bad dubbed voices (which sound more American than apple pie) and lack of comedy are bad, and do not capture the spirit of what a Jackie Chan film should be. The words at the bottom of the screen saying things like "The Police Officer dies immediately in this scene" are really annoying. If you want to see Jackie fooling around, don`t see this. If you want to see Jackie being serious, "Heart of Dragon" (1985) with Sammo Hung is a much better example of how to pull a serious role off. Some nice action, but all in all, a wasted opportunity and a great shame.

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Not funny... INCREDIBLE
No, this isn't one of Jackie's light-humored romps, so don't even bother with this movie if that's all for which you're looking. This movie shows Jackie's acting ability... he can be dramatic and serious, not just a loveable clown. There are many comedies you can choose from in his long list of movies; there are fewer when you try to find a broader range of his impressive acting abilities which is wider in scope than many might expect. As other reviewers have covered the story itself, I'm just going to add a few words here. Now, Jackie took this part because Jet Li walked out on it and Jackie happened to walk into the director's office right after this happened. So, being a pal, he offered himself in Jet's place. Or so I understand the history behind it. Don't let the fact that is in not a comedic venture steer you from this gem of a movie; it is a fantastic piece filled with drama and action. We still get to see Jackie's trademark and inimitable body work in this film. It is a GOOD movie. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed. And if you like his dramatic acting, check out Thunderbolt (awesome) and Heart of Dragon (very good and touching). Yes, folks, Jackie is a REAL actor, he has depth and scope, he is dynamic. Don't make the mistake of pidgeon-holing him into one static dimension. It'll be your loss.

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Crime Story (1993)
This film has NO comedy in it. Infact it isn't known to be a usual comedy/action but a crime/thriller/action. This movie is based on a true story. Jackie plays a cop whose emoptional state is shaken by a recent bloddy encounter with terrorists. When Jackie's assigned to bring back the kidnapped businessman, it's a test of Jackie's emotional stability and Jackie's skills as an officer.