Project A -1983- Dual Audio 720p -

Released in 1983, Project A (Chinese title: A Plan ) arrived at a pivotal moment in Jackie Chan’s career. After a string of commercially unsuccessful attempts to imitate Bruce Lee’s serious fighting style, Chan had finally found his footing with The Young Master and Dragon Lord . However, Project A was his first fully realized vision as a director. It marked his first collaboration with the legendary Sammo Hung, who co-starred and co-directed the action sequences, creating a formidable creative partnership.

Set in late 19th-century Hong Kong, the film follows Sergeant Dragon Ma Yueh-lung (Jackie Chan), a member of the coastal patrol (the "Coast Guard"). When his unit is disbanded due to corruption and collaboration with the ruthless pirate San Po (Dick Wei), Dragon teams up with a thief (Yuen Biao) and a rogue cop (Sammo Hung) to clear his name and destroy the pirate fleet. Project A -1983- Dual Audio 720p

⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5) – Great for convenience, but the physical disc is king. Released in 1983, Project A (Chinese title: A

Having the "Dual Audio" option means the viewer isn't locked into one experience. They can choose the nostalgic English dub for a fun, casual watch, or switch to Cantonese for a film-student appreciation of the original art. It marked his first collaboration with the legendary

You cannot talk about Project A without the iconic clock tower fall. Mid-way through the film, Jackie Chan hangs from a 60-foot clock tower, falls through several canvas awnings, and lands on his head—breaking his neck vertebrae in the process. It took three days to shoot.

A copy of Project A is a fantastic choice for a casual rewatch or for introducing a friend to classic Hong Kong cinema. It preserves the film's gritty charm, allows you to choose your preferred language, and won't consume your hard drive. However, if you are a true fan, the jump to the official Blu-ray restoration is night and day.