Review of In the Line of Duty 4 (1989) by Jason J — 03 Mar 2012
High octane kung fu action all the way in this impressive HK movie. The pacing is superb. You watch action films for action - and director Yuen Woo-ping keeps the movie going at a breathless pace with a fight or chase almost every five minutes. It's inventive and brutal stuff. The story might not be anything special - a witness to a crime is hunted by both the police and some gangsters but with blistering chop-socky and dangerous stunts from the opening frames to the end credits, those who enjoy Hong Kong mayhem will be in heaven when they watch this.
Cynthia Khan who is absolutely amazing gives as good as she gets in the action scenes. She's easy on the eye, can act and fights as well as any man. One of the many highlights featuring her is a scrap on a moving ambulance. Donnie Yen also gets to shine in the action department with several incredible set pieces.
This movie has a take-no-prisoners, anything-goes attitude that is unique to Hong Kong action cinema. I loved it and highly recommend it to action fans.
This review of In the Line of Duty 4 (1989) was written by Jason J on 03 Mar 2012.
In the Line of Duty 4 has generally received positive reviews.
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