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Crime Story
重案組
1993 107 min Hong Kong, Taiwan R 16+
★7.3
Action, Crime, Thriller, Drama
Director: Kirk Wong, Jackie Chan
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Description
A special agent is assigned to protect a wealthy business magnate. However, when the businessman is kidnapped in a daring ambush, he teams up with a seasoned detective to crack the case. But soon he discovers the case isn't that simple.
US Gross:
$194,720
Worldwide:
$194,720
Starring
Jackie Chan
Actor
Kent Cheng
Actor
Christine Ng
Actor
Awards
2 wins & 8 nominations total
Key opinion
Crime Story represents a rare, somber departure from Jackie Chan's typical slapstick persona, focusing on gritty police procedural elements over comedic kung fu. While the film is widely lauded for showcasing Chan's dramatic range and impressive physical stunts, it is often criticized for its simplistic, predictable script and uneven narrative pacing.
| Acting | Jackie Chan delivers a convincing and award-winning dramatic performance that successfully breaks his typical comedic mold. | |
| Originality | The film features authentic, high-stakes stunt work and daring action sequences that maintain the intensity expected of a Chan production. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is viewed as one-dimensional and formulaic, failing to provide enough narrative depth or complex intrigue to support the crime thriller premise. | |
| Theme | Opinions on the film's tone are divided: some appreciate the serious, gritty exploration of police corruption, while others find the lack of humor and action-heavy thrills disappointing compared to Chan's usual catalog. | |
| Pacing | The pacing is contentious, as the focus on methodical police procedural elements is perceived by some as dragging, while others see it as a necessary foundation for the film's tension. |