This poster is adorable. And I think it perfectly captures the cartoon-like quality of this movie.Sergeant Ma Yuen "Dragon" Long's (Jackie Chan) naval unit is reassigned to the Hong Kong Police Force after a spectacular failure in capturing pirates that are terrorizing the shipping industry of the port. After some initial discomfort, Dragon is transferred to an elite unit under Captain Tzu (Biao Yuen) to hunt for the pirates' land connections. He also runs into his old friend, Fei (Sammo Hung), who has become a thief. Fei tells him that a shipment of rifles intended for the police is going to be rerouted to the pirates. Dragon and Tzu investigate but are told to back off by their superior. Dragon throws down his badge and decides to go after the pirates on his own.
Of course this is filled with fight choreography. This is the youngest I've ever seen Sammo Hung but he is instantly recognizable. The movie itself is kind of a mishmash of Stripes, Lethal Weapon, and The Pirates of Penzance. Without the singing. If you're in the mood for something maxed out on silliness and minimal in making sense, this is for you.
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