Kym's Rating: Four out of four super-charged punches
Kym's Review: I loved this movie! Once again, Jackie Chan delievers exciting, awe-inspiring stunts in "Jackie Chan's First Strike", one of his latest movies. For those of you that don't know anything about Jackie, he does all of his own stunts and nothing you see is fake. He has broken just about every bone in his body and is one of the best action hereos around. The plot of this movie has to do with nuclear bombs, the Russian Mafia, the CIA, and others, but honestly, who cares? It's enough for me just to watch Jackie doing his stuff. Plus, in this film, there's a ton of animals from adorable koala bears to man-eating sharks. I really just enjoyed kicking back, suspending disbelief, laughing my head off, and having a great time. Do yourself a favor and rent this one.

Justin's Rating: One thumb up, Jackie Chan-style
Justin's Review: The latest and best installation of Jackie Chan's films is the first that promises "No Dubbing!" This is not entirely true, but back to that later. "First Strike" has a plot, I think, that involves nuclear weapons, the CIA, Russia, Australia, Russian Mafia, and the Hong Kong police, but just forget all that. My brother tried following this during the first fifteen minutes, gave up, and I told him to "just accept that Jackie's the good guy." And who watches Jackie's movies for plot? Jackie Chan plays the cleverly-named "Jackie," a Hong Kong cop (featured in other movies like "Supercop" and "Crime Story") who discovers a Very Bad plot to Kill A Lot of People. So Jackie does what Jackie does best: run around with wide, comical eyes, use terrific body language, acts like a hyperactive chipmunk given espresso, and kicks the Oriental kaka out of the bad guys. Humor is used so well in this film that Jackie might have a second career staked out for him; though, I'd hate for him to give up those terrific martial-arts scenes in which he does all his own stunts. You'll be dazzled and feel like a slug after watching him. As for the dubbing issue, most of it isn't dubbed, though sometimes Jackie is and sometimes he isn't, and some of the other characters are and some aren't. Three must-sees abound in this movie: a specially designed brand of underwear, Jackie singing, and the end credits, in which they show all the outtakes of Jackie doing his stunts. Jackie, you're the man.

Recommended for:
Jackie and Martial Arts Fans
Short people sick of taking crap about it
People who love James Bond. Or hate him.

The Movie Store!
Jackie Chan's First Strike: Movie [VHS]
Jackie Chan: Inside The Dragon: Book
Jackie Chan's First Strike: Movie [VHS Widescreen]
Essential Jackie Chan Sourcebook: Book
Invincible Fighter: The Jackie Chan Story: Movie [VHS]
Jackie Chan's First Strike: Soundtrack [CD]

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If you liked this movie, try these:
Rumble In The Bronx
Crime Story

Soundtrack Review: While the soundtrack was okay on this one, I must say that it was heightened by Jackie's singing of "I Will Follow Him". Truly interesting, to say the least. (KM)

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