Jackie Chan's First Strike

Let's get this out of the way- First Strike isn't a bad movie, by any means. The action scenes still possess that unique Jackie Chan style, as does the humour. But the version you get on this Blu-Ray isn't quite up to par in some aspects. This film was originally released as "Police Story 4: First Strike", but this Blu-Ray release features the US version, which cuts ties to Police Story with Jackie Chan's character now just being renamed to "Jackie" and Inspector Wong being renamed to "Uncle Bill". The previous films kept a consistent naming scheme in their respective English dubs, so I am unsure why this is different. As much of the original HK cut was already in English, some of the characters have had to be dubbed over, with others left as is- though most of the time this isn't too noticeable. What we're left with is a still watchable film, though the plot feels very bare bones compared to previous films in the Police Story series. Definitely one for completists.

I enjoy this Jackie Chan film a nice turn your brain off and enjoy film.

If you are expecting a strictly kung fu movie, then you may be a little disappointed as some other reviews show. This movie has some good kung fu scenes, and some of Jackie's inventive fighting (The ladder scene is great especially), but overall it's more of a James Bond style action. I like it for what it is. In this style, Police Story 3 is probably a little better, but this is still a good one worth watching.I would recommend however that you take care about which version you buy. I bought the EIV (Entertainment In Video) version, and it's not the best way to see this movie. It's been cut by about 20 minutes, the picture quality is not too good, it's letterboxed 4:3 (Normally a widescreen movie would be in letterboxed 16:9, meaning more of the available pixels in the DVD format are used). If I made a guess, I would guess it's a quickly done transfer from an old VHS master copy. It doesn't have the original language available (although much of the original movie was in English anyway, and the dubbing here is actually pretty good compared to most of Jackie's movies). It has no extras. However it was watchable, and I enjoyed it, I just wish I'd hunted out a better version. Only buy the EIV version if you can't find anything else and it's a bargain price.

Haha this is terrible. Loved every minute. The action setpieces are great, the acting terrible, the dubbing rotten. The story is bad enough to have been made by Hollywood but when it comes down to it Jackie Chan is just great to watch, whatever the antics. The stepladder fight is a hoot.Can't recommend this enough. Chomp that popcorn.

Jackie Chan does some snow stunts for the first time. His fight scenes, like underwater with bad guys and sharks is one not be missed. very funny. This is classic Jackie Chan at his best. also the only time I've seen marshal arts under water!. You will leave this movie thoroughly impressed with Jackie's acrobatic stunt prowess. The acting is pretty poor as usual, but that isn't what makes Jackie Chan movies great, and this one has plenty of what does make it great; action, real stunts, and his own style of humour.

Classic fan favourite Jackie Chan first strike or police story 4 always a nostalgic and comedic watch with some great fight scenes!

It's Jackie, so what's going to be not to love? This is one of his American works, so it's less raw kung fu and comedy than his Hong Kong films, but there is still plenty of both. All the expected physical gags and amazing skills are there.

Value for money