Thunderbolt (1995 film)

Thunderbolt is a 1995 film made in Hong Kong and starring Jackie Chan (who also sang the theme tune). The film sees Jackie's character Foh, a mechanic and part time racing car driver, playing the Good Samaritan for the police force in helping them to apprehend a dangerous criminal named Couger by means of a car chase. The criminal soon breaks free however and takes revenge on Foh by trashing his business and home and kidnapping his two younger sisters. The only way Foh can free her is by taking part in a race with Cougar who wants the rematch after being beaten by Foh the first time.

Thunderbolt is not as liked amongst Jackie Chan fans because of two major factors. Jackie had previously injured his leg and could not perform all of his stunts in the movie. Also the director's method of editing has often been deemed too artistic for an action-movie, making some of the more intense scenes difficult to follow. Some also say that the movie was rushed for it's release on Chinese New Year, a traditional release date for Jackie's movies.