This means that, despite the almost machine-like precision with which the plot is detailed and driven forward, there’s often a human dimension. However, despite being based on real events, it still remembers to provide plenty of action, and indeed a tight pace that’s perhaps more even than some of Chan’s self-directed films despite spending much time on the police procedural elements and some things that most similar pictures wouldn’t bother allotting much or any time to, a good example of this being when, after a big chase, the films dwells for just a little bit on the two other cops involved, one dead, one at death’s door, both with wives and one with a small child. There are a few small comedic moments, but they almost jar with the overall tone of the piece. Yet Crime Story still works as a more serious, more no-nonsense Chan vehicle. He sure didn’t like taking creative risks.
This wasn’t the only time when Chan, though not intended to be the director, ended up taking over the job anyway and steered a film closer to what he wanted. As described in the paragraph below, director and star had different ideas about the movie when it hit the star what it was really going to be like, so the result understandably shows the results of this. And one is a typical Chan movie with the man playing a tough cop determined to do right. One is a gritty true-life crime thriller meticulously detailing the events of a kidnapping case.
However, it seems that Hung is secretly working for the other side….Ĭrime Story seems to actually consist of two films doing battle with each other. Following a lead, Chan sets off for Taiwan to find Wong, accompanied by the seasoned and well respected Inspector Hung Ting-bong. The gang demands a ransom of USD 60 million. Chan gives chase but loses his quarry when he takes an injured motorcycle cop to the nearest hospital. A quick background check determines that his concerns are justified, and Wong is then kidnapped by a powerful gang with connections in Taiwan. He’s assigned to protect Wong Yat-Fei, a local businessman who fears that he will be kidnapped. Inspector Eddie Chan of the Organised Crime and Triad Bureau suffers from emotional stress after shooting several men in self-defense. REVIEWED BY: Dr Lenera, Official HCF Critic
Starring: Au-Yeung Pui Shan, Jackie Chan, Kar-Ying Law, Kent ChengĪVAILABLE ON BLU-RAY AND DVD, from 88 FILMS Written by: Chi-Sing Cheung, Lai Ling Cheung, Man Keung Chan, Teddy Chan, Tin Nam Chun
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