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New Police Story
新警察故事
2004 123 min Hong Kong, China R 18+
★7.0
Action, Thriller, Crime, Drama
Director: Benny Chan
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Description
Sent into a drunken tailspin when his entire unit is killed by a gang of thrill-seeking punks, disgraced Hong Kong police inspector Wing needs help from his new rookie partner, with a troubled past of his own, to climb out of the bottle and track down the gang and its ruthless leader.
Budget:
$20M
Worldwide:
$8.71M
Starring
Jackie Chan
Actor
Nicholas Tse
Actor
Charlie Yeung
Actor
Awards
7 wins & 22 nominations total
Key opinion
New Police Story serves as a significant departure from Jackie Chan's action-comedy roots, trading lighthearted stunts for a grittier, drama-focused narrative. While many appreciate this evolution in his career, opinions remain divided on whether the heavy emotional tone and dramatic performance succeed or feel forced.
| Acting | Jackie Chan successfully demonstrates his range by stepping away from his usual comedic persona to portray a vulnerable, grieving protagonist. | |
| action | The film maintains high-quality choreography and intense sequences that honor Chan's legacy as a martial arts virtuoso. | |
| Acting | Nicholas Tse’s energetic partner character provides a necessary spark that helps revitalize the protagonist and adds charm to the narrative. | |
| Screenplay | The script is frequently criticized for being simplistic, implausible, or relying on contrived plot devices that undermine the serious tone. | |
| Acting | Jackie Chan's dramatic portrayal is polarizing; some find his emotional scenes powerful and effective, while others view them as over-acted or clunky. | |
| Pacing | The shift toward a heavy, somber mood is seen by some as a refreshing, mature experiment, while others find the film's depressed pacing and sentimentality to be draining or dull. |