Inspired by a true case, this is maybe one of the best Jackie Chan's films but it's not a good Jackie Chan movie. Do you follow me? Let me explain... If you want to see a good film starring Jackie Chan then you have to see this film. But if what you want to see is a Jackie Chan vehicle with plenty of crazy stunts and humour then this movie might disappoint you. To my point of view, a film like RUMBLE IN THE BRONX is a good example of a good Jackie Chan film (plenty of action scenes) but the movie itself was not very good (the bad guys are unintentionally ridiculous, the plot is to a level of a Bud Spencer flick, etc). When on the other hand a film like CRIME STORY is very well written but is more focused on the intrigue than on the action pieces. Don't worry, there is a few scenes a-la Jackie Chan but they occurs in the second half of the picture. The directing is top notch and the acting is very good as well (especially Jackie Chan who does the best than he can in a very serious role).

[Reviewed by Martin Sauvageau]