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Police Story 4: First Strike
警察故事4之簡單任務
1996 107 min Hong Kong, Australia, Ukraine, Russia PG-13 12+
★6.6
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Director: Stanley Tong
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Description
Hong Kong cop Chan Ka-Kui returns, working with Interpol to track down and arrest an illegal weapons dealer. Chan later realizes that things are not as simple as they appear and soon finds himself to be a pawn of an organization posing as Russian intelligence.
Budget:
$1.5M
US Gross:
$15.32M
Worldwide:
$53.17M
Starring
Jackie Chan
Actor
Jackson Lou
Actor
Annie Wu
Actor
Awards
MTV Movie & TV Awards 1997
— Best Fight
Key opinion
Jackie Chan's fourth Police Story outing serves as a globetrotting, Bond-inspired action film that prioritizes inventive stunt work over narrative complexity. While it successfully captures breathtaking sequences across diverse international locations, the film represents a divisive shift toward Americanized tropes and weaker character portrayals.
| Originality | The film features some of Jackie Chan's most complex and iconic stunt work, highlighted by the stepladder battle and the snowboarding chase. | |
| Cinematography | Director Stanley Tong captures impressive international landscapes and natural scenery that differentiate this film from typical urban-centric Chan productions. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative structure is overly simplistic and lacks the cohesive charm found in the earlier entries of the Police Story series. | |
| Culture | The attempt to court American audiences results in stereotypical depictions of Russian antagonists and a shift away from the series' signature tone. |