Supercop is a high energy, action-filled stunt fest from the prime of Jackie Chan’s career. It’s how he made a name for himself, and while it may not be on a par with his best work, it’s certainly a wild ride.
Chan and co-star Michelle Yeoh are undercover cops infiltrating a drug kingpin's operation. The story proves enjoyable and easy to grasp, plus it makes plenty of sense for the action to be in place. It never feels forced. It’s a meager 15 minutes into the film that audiences are given the first brawl, and while it’s over quick, it’s enough to kick start this action piece.
The usual array of humor Chan’s films are known for is here, including plenty of slapstick. At times, it’s out of place given the danger other characters are in at the same time around them, yet you’ll still find time to laugh.
Of course, Supercop is about the stunts, and the film loads them into the finale. With some truly spectacular falls, car crashes, unforgettable helicopter stunts, and a hefty brawl on top of a moving train, it leaves you with the proper feeling of adrenaline.
As presented here, the movie is the US version, and sadly cut by about four minutes. Those looking for it uncensored will have to look for discs outside of the US. That said, this is the best release of the movie inside the States, and it’s still a classic Chan action movie. 
Dragon Dynasty releases the movie in widescreen, but apparently didn’t care much for video quality. This is a messy transfer, overloaded with nasty edge enhancement throughout. Colors are pumped up to nearly neon levels, giving faces a rather garish hue. Detail is sparse, and grain is inconsistent. It’s likely some DNR is at work. That said, artifacting is kept to a minimum, contrast is set perfectly, and the black levels are rich without ever dropping below an acceptable level. 
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