At the time of the review, this had been the last flick of our beloved duo and they quit with a bang or more accurately with a gong.
Indeed, this time, the movie address the Chinese underworld as the setting. It's a bright idea because it's another element in LA criminal life and it adds an exotic flavor that was lacking in parts 2 and 3. If the action is still too loud, too repetitive (a skilled villain hidden in a dark lair) and the criminal investigation hardly unbelievable, the balance between action and comedy is much better than the last two and each characters has its moment.
Above all, it has the most hilarious moment of all the saga when the duo goes into the dentist. The newcomer here, Chris Rock, is rather shy but brings a few good lines. The idea of Danny's misconception about his sex life is well played. Pesci is again great and it has the opportunity to show a more dramatic side as well. Jet Li ranks as the best villain of the saga and at last, Mel stays this a bit crazy buddy but who really pay attention to those around him.
With this formula and its cast and production, they could have go on a long time and it will have been our pleasure.
Indeed, this time, the movie address the Chinese underworld as the setting. It's a bright idea because it's another element in LA criminal life and it adds an exotic flavor that was lacking in parts 2 and 3. If the action is still too loud, too repetitive (a skilled villain hidden in a dark lair) and the criminal investigation hardly unbelievable, the balance between action and comedy is much better than the last two and each characters has its moment.
Above all, it has the most hilarious moment of all the saga when the duo goes into the dentist. The newcomer here, Chris Rock, is rather shy but brings a few good lines. The idea of Danny's misconception about his sex life is well played. Pesci is again great and it has the opportunity to show a more dramatic side as well. Jet Li ranks as the best villain of the saga and at last, Mel stays this a bit crazy buddy but who really pay attention to those around him.
With this formula and its cast and production, they could have go on a long time and it will have been our pleasure.