Like many Jackie Chan vehicles, is just as enjoyable even if seen in a non-English version. With a few exceptions, the plot simply serves to space out stunt and action scenes that are among the best--and funniest--Chan has ever done.As survivors of the pirate band vow revenge on Sergeant Dragon ... Read review
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learn what his Hong Kong movies are like,Project Ais an excellent place to start. Chan plays a sailor in 19th-century Hong Kong; pirates have been terrorizing th...
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learn what his Hong Kong movies are like,Project Ais an excellent place to start. Chan plays a sailor in 19th-century Hong Kong; pirates have been terrorizing the seas for months and all efforts to combat them have been sabotaged by the corrupt chief of police and a criminal gang, who are in cahoots with the pirates. But the plot is hardly the point--a Jackie Chan movie is about astonishingly acrobatic action sequences and breathtaking stunts, andProject Ahas plenty. Of particular interest is a bicycle chase that is more suspenseful than any car chase you've ever seen. Chan is joined by Sammo Hung (star of the US TV seriesMartial Law) as a shifty con man who comes through when the chips are down.Project Aalso features Yuen Biao, a frequent co-star in Chan's movies, who's yet another astounding martial artist. But what separates Jackie Chan movies from other kung fu flicks is his sense of humour; every fight scene is punctuated by something--a clever use of a prop or sudden reversal of your expectations--that will make you bark with laughter. Sometimes it's just so exquisitely choreographed that the entire movie seems to float on a cloud of giddy delight. Jackie Chan is often compared to the classic silent comedians for his grace and timing--he lives up to it.--Bret Fetzer
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learn what his Hong Kong movies are like,Project Ais an excellent place to start. Chan plays a sailor in 19th-century Hong Kong; pirates have been terrorizing the seas for months and all efforts to combat them have been sabotaged by the corrupt chief of police and a criminal gang, who are in cahoots with the pirates. But the plot is hardly the point--a Jackie Chan movie is about astonishingly acrobatic action sequences and breathtaking stunts, andProject Ahas plenty. Of particular interest is a bicycle chase that is more suspenseful than any car chase you've ever seen. Chan is joined by Sammo Hung (star of the US TV seriesMartial Law) as a shifty con man who comes through when the chips are down.Project Aalso features Yuen Biao, a frequent co-star in Chan's movies, who's yet another astounding martial artist. But what separates Jackie Chan movies from other kung fu flicks is his sense of humour; every fight scene is punctuated by something--a clever use of a prop or sudden reversal of your expectations--that will make you bark with laughter. Sometimes it's just so exquisitely choreographed that the entire movie seems to float on a cloud of giddy delight. Jackie Chan is often compared to the classic silent comedians for his grace and timing--he lives up to it.--Bret Fetzer
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Martial Arts - Director: Prachya Pinkaew - Original Language: English\Vietnamese\Thai\Mandarin - Classification: 18 years and over - Starring: Tony Jaa, Bongkoj Khongmalai, Petchtai Wongkamlao
Production Year: 1991 - Martial Arts - Director: Tsui Hark - Original Language: Cantonese - Classification: 18 years and over - Starring: Donnie Yen, Jet Lee, Rosamund Kwan, Yuen Biao, Mok Sui Chung
Production Year: 1984 - Martial Arts - Director: John G. Avildsen - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring: Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, Martin Kove, Randee Heller
Advantages: Full of good action Disadvantages: hardly any
Like many Jackie Chan vehicles, is just as enjoyable even if seen in a non-English version. With a few exceptions, the plot simply serves to space out stunt and action scenes that are among the best--and funniest--Chan has ever done.As survivors of the pirate band vow revenge on Sergeant Dragon Mao (Jackie Chan). Back in Hong Kong, officials seek to reduce the power of corrupt Police Superintendent Chun (David Lam) by giving command of one of his ... ...standard Hong Kong film, Chan took every chance to push himself to the limit. The detailed sets, which recreate late 19th century Hong Kong in exquisite detail, have been used in numerous films since. As if anyone cares about the sets in a Jackie Chan movie...so go for this movie ... more
Like many Jackie Chan vehicles, is just as enjoyable even if seen in a non-English version. With a few exceptions, the plot simply serves to space out stunt and action scenes that are among the best--and funniest--Chan has ever done.As survivors of the pirate band vow revenge on Sergeant Dragon Mao (Jackie Chan). Back in Hong Kong, officials seek to reduce the power of corrupt Police Superintendent Chun (David Lam) by giving command of one of his districts to Dragon. Finding his new police force riddled with corruption, Dragon sends a message by arresting a criminal leader who has been spreading large sums in bribe money.Determined to regain his territory, Chun hires a group of revolutionaries to discredit Dragon. At a party held by the British governor of Hong Kong, a valuable necklace is stolen and planted on Dragon. When he attempts to apprehend the thief, he himself is arrested. Instead of taking him to jail, Chun's men bind Dragon and throw him into the water. He is rescued by the revolutionaries, who regret having helped frame an honest policeman. The pirates also have a change of heart toward Dragon after he helps them buy medicine for their ailing leader.Spies from mainland China use Chun to infiltrate the revolutionary gang. They lure the revolutionaries and Dragon to a meat processing plant, where they try to kill Dragon and seize a book containing the names of every member of the revolutionary party. But Dragon escapes and, after a frantic series of chases, arrests Chun and the spies.But in every other way, this is a superior sequel. Working with a budget that was ten times that of the standard Hong Kong film, Chan took every chance to push himself to the limit. The detailed sets, which recreate late 19th century Hong Kong in exquisite detail, have been used in numerous films since. As if anyone cares about the sets in a Jackie Chan movie...so go for this movie
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Project A is a very nice movie, although it is a bit old. Jackie Chan act real Kong Fu in this movie, it is better than many recent Jackie Chan's movie. I have watch it when I was about 10 years old, so cannot remember specifically what happend in this movie, just remember it is a very nice one. ...
gaosha 25.05.2007
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Advantages: Jackie Chan, Great Action, Mind Blowing Stunts Disadvantages: Western Audience might not like Long Action Scenes
One of the best Jackie Chan movies which showcase the now Universal Superstar at his prime. Chan stars as a Naval Commando of sorts who has to fight pirates and Bust a smuggling ring. This movie has lots of things going for it, Okay script, great Action-Comedy stunts like only Chan can do and an amazing cameo by Sammo Hung, who along with Chan goes to showcase some of the best fights I have ever seen. Oh, and an unmissable stunt which resulted in ... ...love about all Chan Films, especially the Hong Kong films is the outtakes that roll during the end Credits... And when you see them in this film, you will truly see and appreciate what a great performer Jackie Chan is and what lengths he goes to to sell his product. ...
gb17977 13.11.2006
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Advantages: See him at his best not influenced by the western cinema completely Disadvantages: may not understand all of it
...appreciate his stunts. Jackie Chan is seen doing stunts from not one type of martial arts but a range of chinese martial arts which really makes the whole experience very good.
The story too is not totally ripped off from another film as many martial arts films are yet this is very original and a touching story when you see the pressures on the character and how he pulls through the sturggles just for what he believes in. Would recomend who does ...
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Two features. 'Project A', a martial arts tale, follows a small detachment of marines who pitch themselves into a massive attack on a notorious bunch of pirates infesting the China Sea. Set in Hong Kong at the turn of the century. Also 'Project A II'.
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DVD
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E1 ENTERTAINMENT
Release date
13/06/2005
No of Discs
3
Catalogue No
CTD 51011
Barcode
5030305510114
Technical information
Special Features
Feature Length Audio Commentaries By Bey Logan, Jackie Chan Animated Biography Feature, Trailer Archives, Interview With Dick Wei, Interview With Wing Chun Grandmaster Lee Hoi San, Interviews With Rosamund Kwan And John Cheung, Script To Footage Review With Writer Edward Tang, Interview Gallery With Hong Kong Stunt Men John Cheung And Mars, Project A Revisited, Photo Galleries With Original Lobby Cards And Poster Artwork, Outtake Montage
Aspect Ratio
2.35 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Sound
Dolby Digital 5.1
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A benchmark in Hong Kong cinema. (Empire, )
Breathtakingly dangerous, Project A is a must see film. (Total DVD, )
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Two features. 'Project A', a martial arts tale, follows a small detachment of marines who pitch themselves into a massive attack on a notorious bunch of pirates infesting the China Sea. Set in Hong Kong at the turn of the century. Also 'Project A II'.
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