Year: 1986
Director: Ricky Lau & Philip Chan
Starring: Sammo Hung, Jacky Cheung, David Chiang, Joey Wong, Wong Jang Lee
Genre: Action/martial arts
Literal title translation: 'Thunderbolt Big Loudspeaker'

Sammo Hung is the tuba player in the police band who becomes instantly infatuated with Joan (Joey Wong). To woo her he seeks help from his dead friend (David Chiang). However, he will not help Sammo unless he avenges his death by taking on a gang of hoods (led by Wong Jang Lee). As a result he does more harm than good to Sammo's relationship until he agrees to help him.

Sammo seemed to be at the top of his game both acting and directing wise in the late 80's and there is no doubt that he had a say in front and behind of the camera in this effort. Sammo's character is the usual clumsy but lovable underdog that he plays so well and his vulnerable demeanor has you feeling a great deal of sympathy for his character. And this is why the film works. The best scene is when Sammo is trying to impress Joey Wong's parents. A ghost (David Chiang) is intent on humiliating him and for poor Sammo it really couldn't get any worse. Obviously this film is a bit of a no brainer but it is pure entertainment. The only real fight scene is at the end but this doesn't really matter as the rest of the film is so enjoyable. One problem though, is Jacky Cheung's character, he seems a bit unnecessary and I'm sure he is only part of the film as a lure for his cantopop fans. More screen time should have been given to Wong Jang Lee as his character is not really present until the end. Here he shows off why he is one of the best kickers ever to be seen on screen. He delivers all of his trademark spin kicks with extreme finesse. This guy looks like he could kill!

There is not much fighting on display here but the sheer likability of Sammo saves 'Where's Officer Tuba?'. The lighting is also very bad in places and it is hard to see what is going on. But I am a big fan of Sammo's eighties work and this film is a good one to just switch your brain off to. One for Sammo fans. But then who isn't?