100 Greatest Action Movies of All Time

6 - Police Story

Of all of Jackie Chan's action scenes none top the climax of Police Story. It's not the martial arts because there isn't much traditional fighting going on, it's not the size of the stunts as he has done bigger and more dangerous stunts. It's the way everything comes together to make a truly perfect sequence. It feels genuine rather than staged, as if Jackie is really fighting for his life and running amok in this shopping centre. There are other great moments as well, including a brilliantly choreographed fake attack on the leading lady. The first sequel is also an excellent watch and had a phenomenal fight scene in a play park, but in terms of scope and delivery, Police Story is the ultimate Chan film. Best bit: Jackie scaling a moving bus with an umbrella (a real one!).
 
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