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Police Story: Lockdown
警察故事2013
2013 110 min China, Hong Kong R 18+
★5.5
Action, Crime, Drama
Director: Sheng Ding
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Description
A man looking for the release of a long-time prisoner takes a police officer, his daughter, and a group of strangers hostage.
Budget:
$35M
Worldwide:
$94.25M
Starring
Jackie Chan
Actor
Ye Liu
Actor
Tian Jing
Actor
Awards
1 win & 2 nominations total
Key opinion
Police Story 2013 is a significant departure from the comedic stunts of the original franchise, pivoting instead toward a somber, character-driven hostage drama. While the film is widely respected for Jackie Chan’s earnest dramatic performance, it remains divisive due to its slow pacing and a script that many find underdeveloped or illogical.
| Acting | Jackie Chan delivers a compelling, mature dramatic performance that successfully shifts his screen persona away from lighthearted action heroics. | |
| Originality | The film intentionally eschews the franchise's signature high-octane stunts in favor of a confined, dialogue-heavy chamber drama. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are split: some find the moral conflict and hostage plot engaging, while others criticize the dialogue and character motivations as weak or illogical. | |
| Pacing | The pacing is a major point of contention, with some viewers appreciating the contemplative, talk-heavy atmosphere while others find it boring and lacking in momentum. |