Jackie chan presents gen y cops is a typical hong kong mix of action, comedy, and spectacular martial arts. Gen x cops rare australian dvd cult hong kong kung fu crime action hk. After a lethal american attack robot, rs1, is unleashed onto the mean streets of hong kong, asias funkiest crimefighting team, the geny cops, find themselves on the wrong side of the law. Very fasy paced and action packed and its funny as hell. Gen x cops even features a cameo by jackie chan, whos somehow involved with presenting the film.
Their latest member, edison, is accused of stealing rs1, and forced to go on the run. Yes, its a decent treatise on 1990s slackerdom, and yes, the cast looks deliciously gen x, but its not a great piece of cinema, folks. Boasting a high level of visual polish, genx cops features visual effects from joe viskocil and sam nicholson, who have worked on such blockbusters as independence day, apollo, terminator 2. I recommend this film to fans of romantic comedies and viking films. Review by natalie norment the second film that was produced by jackie chan and benny chan is what got me very inspired to become part of the world of martial arts even though im not one myself. But when a rebellious trio of genx cops infiltrate the underworld they discover that. Probably the best thing about the film is that it does manage to hit the chord of gen x while remaining a very mature and watchable film, not becoming some teenie bopper crap. Genx cops does what the titles say its a teenage action thriller that is fully loaded.
After a lethal american attack robot, rs1, is unleashed onto the mean streets of hong kong, asias funkiest crimefighting team, the gen y cops, find themselves on the wrong side of the law. Boasting a high level of visual polish, gen x cops features visual effects from joe viskocil and sam nicholson, who have worked on such blockbusters as independence day, apollo, terminator 2. Since his film debut in 1998, he has been featured in over 60 films. Gen x cops does what the titles say its a teenage action thriller that is fully loaded. The bigger, badder gen y cops jettisons the cloying commercialism of the first film for a film that is practically a parody of modern action flicks. At the hong kong film awards this past weekend, the cast of the 1999 action hit genx cops reunited to commemorate the films 20th anniversary.
Genx cops dak ging san yan lui 1999 rotten tomatoes. Learn cantonese with fbi agent paul rudd the graham norton. Unlike most young actors working in hong kong today, sam lee chan sum did not get his start as a singer or dancer. As with most columbiatristar discs, it uses an anamorphic transfer, making it look all the better.
The commissioner welcomes the proposal of sunshine cops from public relations officer geena to enhance the image of hong kongs finest. Nicholas tse, jackie chan, stephen fung, sam lee, grace yip, benny chan, media asia films. The only difference between our three leads and the mod squad is that gen x cops crew are all male and asian though a female also appears in this film, she isnt really an equal partner. Nicholas tse cant be any better looking and stephen fung is a cutie.
They look like movie stars and are fit and ready to conquer the world. Direct from the action film capital of the world comes gen x cops, rocketfueled drama at its most arresting hong kong police crack an underground ring of smugglers, seizing a massive shipment of explosives. Hong kong police crack an underground ring of smugglers, seizing a massive shipment of explosives. These unorthodox generation x cops must walk a thin line. Since that film, this fearsome foursome went on to become the new millenniums hottest names in read post. The sequel to gen x cops, gen y cops follows three rebellious young policemen who dont play by the rulesbut youre not really sure they even know what the rules are. Hello again everyone, i was just researching training seminars and other le instructional information, when i came across a day long seminar for leos with a emphasis on generation x and how they are next in line to take the reigns as police officers. Geny cops is a 2000 hong kong science fiction action film directed by benny chan and starring edison chen, stephen fung and sam lee. You know when jackie chan is involved with a film its goona be good. Gen y cops is a 2000 hong kong science fiction action film directed by benny chan and starring edison chen, stephen fung and sam lee.
Fung keeps the film moving along at a fast pace, with his camera constantly being on the move. Geny cops is a dumb film, however, it manages to entertain throughout, because benny chan seems to be aware of the scripts badness. Gen x cops 1999 vhs jackie chan presents action comedy nicholas tse. For example, there are bastard cops led by moses chan who despise the genx cops, and daniels new girlfriend haze jaymee ong happens to be a former flame of matchs.
Fung is probably better known in the west as an actor, with some of his most famous roles being jet in bishonen 1998 and match in gen x cops 1999. Rent gen x cops 1999 starring nicholas tse and stephen fung on dvd and bluray. Genx cops is a 1999 hong kong action crime film directed by benny chan, starring nicholas tse, stephen fung and sam lee. In its desperate bid to seem contemporary in that uniquely embarassing turnofthemillenium way, it can be filed alongside its western equivalents like xxx and swordfish. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Genx cops te4 jing3 xin1 ren2 lei4 1999 chinese movie database. Taking to the stage were daniel wu, stephen fung, nicholas tse, and sam lee. Buy gen x cops and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. It was probably benny chans idea, especially after genx cops had a good following here in the states.
Metal mayhem also known as genycops is the sequel to the rather awesome genxcops. He is known as a flexible and distinctive leading actor in the chinese language film industry. Making its american debut as part of the cable tv anthology jackie chan presents, metal mayhem was originally released theatrically in asia and europe as tejing xinrenlei 2 a title which. Genx cops 1999 vhs jackie chan presents action comedy nicholas tse stephen fung. Netflixs genrebending film features alison bries best performance. Home action comedy thriller le film genx cops 1999 vostfr. Genx cops 1999 r 06181999 us action, comedy, thriller 1h 54m user score.
Gen x cops is a 1999 hong kong action crime film directed by benny chan, starring nicholas tse, stephen fung and sam lee. Direct from the action film capital of the world comes genx cops, rocketfueled drama at its most arresting hong kong police crack an underground ring of smugglers, seizing a massive shipment of explosives. Which is probably the reason why they called it metal mayhem. As is usually the case in these movies, the action scenes are wellexecuted and the stunts are spectacular. The hong kong police must retrieve explosives stolen by a japanese terrorist group.
Watch full episode of genx cops hong kong drama dcool. Four young officers of the hong kong police are joined together to fight against organised crime using all possible means, even if this would lead them to break the law their first assignment is to eliminate a gang of criminals who have stolen a. Target cops 4 movie set dvd movie koories and cops film art media. Plus our three heroes find time out to soul search about their newfound jobs.
The image, shown in its original aspect ratio of 2. The only difference between our three leads and the mod squad is that genx cops crew are all male and asian though a female also appears in this film, she isnt really an equal partner. The fight between the japanese bad boy and the gen x cops wasnt great. See the full list of genx cops cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. Overall gen x cops is worth watching, its exciting and who cares if the plot isnt perfect, its better than a lot of stuff these days. Geny cops match and alien must find him before maverick fbi agent ian curtis does. The bigger, badder geny cops jettisons the cloying commercialism of the first film for a film that is practically a parody of modern action flicks. In a bit straight out of a hollywood movie, director fruit chan saw lee who was an electrican by trade and had no aspirations about acting skateboarding around his neighborhood and cast him in the 1997 film made in hong kong. This movie wouldnt be so bad if it was a standalone film. Buy cops dvds 15 certificate and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay.
Both lemon and sammy have recently completed their police tactical unit ptu training. Ive not watched hk films in years before watching this one, and compared to the horrible movies ive seen before, the ones that left me wanting a refund for my. The somewhat absurd story centers around a superpowered military. Metal mayhem also known as gen y cops is the sequel to the rather awesome gen x cops. If you want a solid, stylish cop thriller with a twist gen x cops delivers in style. Genx cops cast and crew cast photos and info fandango. Boasting a high level of visual polish, genx cops features visual effects from joe. Japanese mini poster for the 1999 benny chan muksing action pic genx cops. When terrorists abduct a deadly government attack robot, the call is put out to the geny cops, an elite task force with lethal fighting skills.
Yet whilst the first film was set in the grittier, realworld environment of police work and undercover operations against a more realistic villain, the sequel decides to throw caution to the wind and have our heroes fight a superrobot. Get the best deals on cops vhs tapes when you shop the largest online selection at. Produced by jackie chan himself this film knocks all those want to be teen action films mod squad out of the water. Get a glimpse at paul rudds best role, fbi agent ian curtis in the hit film genxcops ii. With mark hicks, paul rudd, edison chen, stephen fung. But when the arms are recovered by japans public enemy number one, akatura, the countdown begins to a sale of the deadly contraband that will place the world in the hands of international mercenaries. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our fandango. Four young officers of the hong kong police are joined together to fight against organised crime using all possible means, even if this would lead them to break the law their first assignment is to eliminate a gang of criminals who have stolen a shipload of explosives. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Genx cops 1999 benny chan synopsis, characteristics.
Genx cops film complet vf 2015 en ligne hd genx cops. The pioneering penelope spheeris did no less than give birth to gen x cinema with this microbudget masterpiece about runaway punk rockers who take up squatting residence in an abandoned home in southern california. All of the actors are great including nicholass tse 2 best friends,match and alien. Dvd, 1997 classic movie cardboard case cops movie film flick. Genx cops by benny chan benny chan, toru nakamura, eric. Get the best deals on cops vhs tapes when you shop the largest online selection at ebay.
The base jumps were performed for real by the same skydiving stunt team. Overall gen x cops is worth watching, its exciting and who cares if the plot isnt perfect, its better than a. Una pelicula dirigida por benny chan con nicholas tse, stephen fung, sam lee, eric tsang. Expand your home video library from a huge online selection of movies at. Partially raised in the united states, fung made his acting debut in the 1990 film forbidden nights, playing the. Fungs mother, julie sek yin, was a famous shaw brothers actress.
The film, which ranges from darkness to bright sunlight to raindrenched nights, looks great and shows no. Genx cops film complet vf en ligne hd 720p video dailymotion. The generation x cops are four young officers of the hong kong police, joined together to fight against organized crime using all possible means, even if this would lead them to break the law. Stephen fung taklun is a hong kong based actor, singer, model, writer and film director. Returning heroes match fung and alien lee are assigned to guard a local police technology convention and are upset at the crappy assignment. The fuel is reacquired by the hong kong police but then once again stolen.
Gen x cops 2 metal mayhem dvd, supplied by gaming squad. But when the arms are recovered by japan s public enemy number one akatura the countdown begins to a sale of the deadly contraband that will place the world in the hands of international mercenaries. Superstar jackie chan presents geny cops an exhilarating mix of martial arts and explosive special effects in this futuristic action film. Rent genx cops 1999 starring nicholas tse and stephen fung on dvd and bluray. I recall seeing it in video rental stores as well as musicmovie stores for a fairly reasonable price. Action, comedy, thriller, film gratuit telechargements. The film s lousy performances are largely forgivable seeing how the ensemble cast is made up of actual punks and not actors. By no means a great movie but a fairly entertaining one, and at the time of release, was very accesible to even nonasian film fans. My only gripe is the constant background music which drowned out a lot of dialogue.
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