Chinese Zodiac (2012)
In what the world renown star has claimed will be his last action film (I guess Expendables 3 doesn’t count?), Jackie Chan returns to make the third film in the popular Armour of God series, (known in the...
2010s / Action / Adventure / Martial Arts
by Vincent Leo · Published January 1, 2013 · Last modified February 16, 2019
In what the world renown star has claimed will be his last action film (I guess Expendables 3 doesn’t count?), Jackie Chan returns to make the third film in the popular Armour of God series, (known in the...
1980s / Action / Comedy / Martial Arts
by Vincent Leo · Published January 3, 2007 · Last modified February 16, 2019
One of Jackie Chan’s (Cannonball Run II, Wheels on Meals) first big breakthroughs beyond a Hong Kong market, Police Story works well beyond just the standard kung fu fare, as it is, at the same time, also...
1980s / Action / Adventure / Martial Arts
by Vincent Leo · Published December 20, 1999 · Last modified February 16, 2019
A hunter of fortune (Chan, Police Story) has an old flame get kidnapped when he has recovered a sword that was one of only five remaining pieces of the Armour of God, armor used during the...
1990s / Action / Comedy / Martial Arts
by Vincent Leo · Published January 17, 1998 · Last modified February 16, 2019
A TV chef (Chan, Thunderbolt) gets embroiled in a plot by dangerous underworld types to get a videotape of a secret drug deal and murder when he accidentally bumps into a reporter who threatens to blow...
1980s / Action / Comedy / Martial Arts
by Vincent Leo · Published February 16, 1997 · Last modified February 16, 2019
In Spain, a couple of mobile Chinese food cooks and an amateur detective do what they can to protect a thieving prostitute from a Count and his henchmen, who want to protect their inheritance...
1990s / Action / Adventure / Martial Arts
by Vincent Leo · Published August 14, 1996 · Last modified February 16, 2019
Originally released in Hong Kong, the sound and titles have been redone for US release of this better-than-average Jackie Chan (Police Story 2, Dragons Forever) actioner. Here, Jackie is an agent who must seek out...
Reviews from film writer Vince Leo, covering all eras and genres of films from classics to the latest releases.
Film reviews from Vince Leo, from classics to new releases, since 1996.