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Monday 31 December 2012

Police Story 2 (1988)

Jackie returns as Ka-kui for more super-cop action, which follows on directly from events in the previous film. Someone he arrested previously is out to get revenge, interfering in the officer's personal life. Meanwhile, the struggling star is still trying to find a comfortable balance between his love life and his police duties. Not surprisingly, he ends up with both feet in hot water.
The story is two-tiered but yet again remains secondary to Jackie's trademark comedy and remarkably skilled martial arts routines, upping the danger level at every turn. The stunt team earned their scars on this one - the fight at the playground is a masterclass in how to edit an action scene.

3½ costly acts of heroism out of 5

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