first achieved fame drunken master jackie chan thrust spotlight s project a hugely enjoyable pirate flick reestablished major star time police story released two years later extraordinary hype surrounding jackie reaching zenith crowds flocked see frenetic blend awesome stunts brutal fight scenes questionable comedy broke numerous boxoffice records inspired  rise police recruits but viewed  years  goodbr br as action movie police story unquestionably stands up several terrific fight scenes stuntwork recalls best chans hero buster keaton compelling overviolent climactic tussle jackies performance also strong whilst frequent forays laboured comedy dull films impact little charisma carries through furthermore presenting hero borderline psychopath whose recklessness puts others danger jackie took momentous gamble  though event nobody seems noticed praising police story simple good vs evil battle critics belittled films ambiguity tone whilst hardly brothers karamazov depicting uncertainty film nevertheless represented notable praiseworthy shift conventional ideasbr br in short remains quality popcorn movie though may empty stomach numerous villains thrust deposited glass showcases films final scene  potent boisterously entertaining action movie ranks best period