Critical Reception
The English version of this film received a rating of 83% on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, based on 12 reviews. The Time Out Film Guide has stated that "In Jackie Chan-land vehicles are for trashing small buildings, while big buildings are for falling off or sliding down... The likeable and graceful Chan directs, sings and performs jaw-dropping stunts." Film website dvd.net has given a favorable review, concluding that "Police Story is a decent action flick that features incredible martial arts action as well as Chan's signature death defying stunts." Film website Cinema Blend has panned it in a review, commenting that the "extreme, guerilla-style filmmaking is unnerving to say the least" and that "the movie falls a bit short" for those who are not fans of the genre.
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