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DVD REVIEW FOR
"JACKIE CHAN'S FIRST STRIKE"

(1996) (Jackie Chan, Chen Chun Wu) (PG-13)

Length Screen Format(s) Languages Subtitles Sound Sides
83 minutes Letterbox (2.35:1)
16x9 - Widescreen
Full Frame (Pan & Scan)
English
French
English
French
Spanish
Dolby Digital 5.1 1

PLOT & PARENTAL REVIEW

VIDEO:
(A) Other than some slight, barely noticeable pixelation and an overall look that's not quite as sharp as the more currently produced and released Hollywood productions, the disc looks great. Initially presented (as in the theatrical release) with a somewhat muted color palette (probably to have the similar look often found in many of the James Bond films -- which this one successfully imitates), the second half of the film does show vibrant colors and plenty of picture detail.
AUDIO:
(A) While not quite up to par with the audio demonstration quality of other action-oriented DVD releases, this one sounds great. While it's mixed with a bit of a bias toward more of the high and midrange sound equalization than bone-thumping bass, the full dynamic range is utilized enough to make the soundtrack pleasing.

With a good action-oriented musical score and copious sound effects, the only drawback some may find with the audio is that the dialogue is obviously dubbed. In our opinion, it's not too distracting and actually adds a bit of camp quality to the production that obviously doesn't mean to be taken too seriously.

EXTRAS:
  • Scene selection/Jump to any scene.
  • Filmographies and biographies for Jackie Chan and director Stanley Tong.
  • Theatrical trailer.
  • COMMENTS:
    Although Jackie Chan's films will never win any awards or accolades for their often unnecessarily convoluted stories or over-the-top acting, they're always a blast to watch and this one's no exception.

    Chan and his physical abilities are simply amazing to behold -- the sequence where he defends himself with a step ladder is another classic martial arts bit -- and there's plenty of action -- some of it successfully imitating the Bond films (including a fun skiing scene) -- to keep his fans satiated.

    While the supplemental material is very sparse, the film does include Chan's standard, and certainly not to be missed out-takes at the end of the film. For those who've never seen one of Chan's films, this one would be a good intro rental, while those already familiar with his work should be pleased to add this to their collection.

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