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Police Story 2
警察故事續集
1988 105 min Hong Kong PG-13 12+
★7.5
Action, Crime, Thriller
Director: Jackie Chan
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Description
The Hong Kong super-cop must stop a group of blackmailing bombers at the same time that the villains of the first Police Story are out for revenge.
Budget:
$750,000
Worldwide:
$11.48M
Starring
Jackie Chan
Actor
Maggie Cheung
Actor
Kwok-Hung Lam
Actor
Awards
2 wins & 1 nomination total
Key opinion
Police Story 2 is widely celebrated by fans as a high-octane spectacle that builds on its predecessor with more ambitious stunts and pyrotechnics. While some viewers feel the plot lacks focus or cohesion compared to the original, most audiences appreciate the film as a definitive showcase of Jackie Chan's physical performance and directorial style.
| Direction | The film features spectacular, high-stakes practical stunts and intense pyrotechnics that define the action sequences. | |
| Acting | Maggie Cheung delivers a sincere and emotionally resonant performance that provides a grounded contrast to the surrounding chaos. | |
| Theme | The central character arc offers a darker, more hardened depiction of Chan's hero as he navigates the personal costs of his duty. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative balance is divisive; fans enjoy the blending of genres, while critics argue the plot is secondary, incoherent, or secondary to the set-pieces. | |
| Humor | Opinions on the integration of humor are split, with some finding it a quintessential part of the charm and others viewing it as jarring or poorly placed. |