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Not nearly as good as the first


Not as bad a sequel as the garbage Police Story 2, which i wouldn't even classify as an action movie given how light it is on it all and how absurdly slow and dull it is on the whole.

But it still doesn't compare to the first. There essentially is only 3 great fight sequences, one during that early raid on the criminals hangout, where the coast guard shows up to save Dragons ass, one involving the axe wielding pirates and the handcuffed duo, and then the climactic finale.

There's some fun to be had in between, but it's comedic hijinx rather then great action pieces.

I wouldn't say im dissapointed, but shit, this truly does not hold a candle to the brilliant first. This one felt overlong at 1 hr 45 min, and the pacing doesn't help that. The first flowed wayyyy better and was vastly more entertaining, with more comedy thrown in and far more fights and action sequences. I felt the plot was funner with the first as well, as it essentially was Jackie Chan meets Police Academy followed by some awesome pirate action. This movie was all over the place with its corrupt cop stuff and politicial intrigue. It's not bad, don't get me wrong, but it doesnt feel anywhere near as fun as the first.

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