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Operation Condor
飛鷹計劃
1991 106 min Hong Kong, China PG-13 18+
★7.5
Action, Adventure, Crime, Thriller
Director: Jackie Chan
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Description
Hired by a Spanish baron, Hong Kong treasure hunter Jackie, a.k.a. "Asian Hawk" and his entourage seek WWII Nazi gold buried in the Sahara Desert.
Budget:
$15M
US Gross:
$10.41M
Worldwide:
$24.1M
Starring
Jackie Chan
Actor
Do Do Cheng
Actor
Eva Cobo
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Operation Condor is widely regarded as a superior sequel that stands as a definitive benchmark for Jackie Chan's action-comedy career. It is praised for its ambitious scale, masterful stunt choreography, and successful integration of Hollywood-style adventure tropes with Chan's unique comedic voice.
| Acting | The film features spectacular, high-stakes stunt work that peaks with the iconic and inventively choreographed aerodynamic tube fight. | |
| Humor | The comedic sequences and slapstick gags are consistently effective, frequently cited as being perfectly executed without any failed jokes. | |
| Direction | Chan’s direction and writing demonstrate a mature mastery that successfully scales up the adventure, effectively mirroring and honoring the tone of Western classics like the Indiana Jones series. | |
| Cinematography | The cinematography employs clear, steady framing during action sequences, avoiding the jarring shaky-cam techniques found in modern cinema. | |
| Acting | The female ensemble is viewed by most as a vibrant, essential part of the chaos, though some viewers find the character dynamics occasionally repetitive or childish. | |
| Pacing | While many praise the expansive, fast-paced nature of the film, opinions vary on whether the plot remains tight or feels slightly stretched to accommodate its grand scope. |