Glimmerubro It is not deep, but it is fun to watch. It does have a bit more of an edge to it than other similar films.

CrawlerChunky In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.

Nayan Gough A great movie, one of the best of this year. There was a bit of confusion at one point in the plot, but nothing serious.

Arianna Moses Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

Leofwine_draca Another stunner from Jackie Chan, and one of his biggest hits as a star and director. PROJECT A follows the winning '80s formula for Chan, namely a fast-moving plot concerning numerous heroic characters and villains all with their individual connections, plenty of loose humour ranging from slapstick jokes to juvenile comedy, a light-heartedness of touch making it impossible not to enjoy, tons of cool martial arts action, mad stunts, and winning performances. In fact, the only difference really is the setting, namely 1900s Hong Kong as opposed to a modern day thriller. Nonetheless the setting doesn't really have much impact on the movie which is much the same as any other fight flick starring the three brothers.The bad guys this time around are a bunch of typical movie-looking pirates led by a tough tattooed guy who proves near on impossible to beat come the climax. No surprise then that he's played by Hong Kong regular Dick Wei in what's his toughest and most impressive performance. Yet much of the film takes place on land as Chan attempts to outwit and trap a criminal gang who are conspiring to give the pirates a cache of one hundred rifles in turn for their protection. Many comic misadventures follow as Chan loses his job as a coast guard, is forced to become a dreaded policeman, then quits and finally manages to catch the bad guys single-handedly. The film displays Chan at the peak of his considerable powers, evident in the numerous fight sequences which are as always impeccably staged, complete with fine editing and a reliance on super-human manoeuvres and imaginative hits and use of props.The major chase in this film is pretty novel, seeing as it takes place on push-bikes rather than the more typical motorbikes/cars or boats. There are plenty of stunts and bone-breaking displays of human athleticism to keep the action flowing merrily along, including one fantastic battle within the machinery of a town's clock and the ensuing stunt fall from the clock tower, in which Chan gets to pay tribute to one of his heroes, silent film star Harold Lloyd. The ending offers lots of major explosions, highly amusing situations (the hilarious "password" scene is a killer), false identities, and some elaborate, long-running martial arts fights showing a bunch of seasoned performers doing their finest work. Solid supporting roles are given to Yuen Biao as hard-boiled cop Captain Chi (slightly underused however) and especially Sammo Hung, excelling as a thief with a heart of gold who gets caught up in the action. The only thing missing is a substantial female lead. Otherwise, PROJECT A is a classic, one of the best action comedies of all time and a piece of very entertaining entertainment.

Fella_shibby I saw this in the late 80s in New talkies theatre (present globus cinema). It is funny, fast paced, and full of action and amazing stunts. It is an exceptional period film featuring some of the best action sequences caught on film. It has the awesome bicycle chase/fight on the narrow alleys which ended with Jacky's death defying fall from the clock tower. The masterful display of choreography and martial arts is impressive and outstanding. The stunts are so many and very challenging to perform but they are executed in a most precise and stylish way. This movie started a new genre for Jackie n put an end to ol skool kung fu. Its co directed n acted by Jackie Chan n Sammo Kam-Bo Hung. This film is an explosive fusion Of unparalleled martial artistry, death defying stunts & physical comedy. Featuring some of the most amazing fight & stunt sequences ever shot on film.

Radomir Ivanov A combination of action and fun in a fast-paced film is a real joy to the eye. The masterful display of choreography and martial arts is impressive and outstanding. The stunts are so many and very challenging to perform but they are executed in a most precise and stylish way.The chemistry between the main actors is clearly visible in their dialogue delivery and their presence on screen is easily felt. The film has it own atmosphere and characters amaze with their wit. The story is catchy and interesting to follow.The film is very enjoyable and holds your attention from the very start.

SnoopyStyle It's late 19th century Hong Kong. Sergeant Dragon Ma (Jackie Chan) leads his men in the naval guard. They plan a big raid against the pirates. They have an unfriendly rivalry with the Hong Kong police. When pirates destroy their ships in the harbor, Dragon and his men are transferred to the police under the command of bitter rival Hong Tin-tsu who is the nephew of the incompetent Captain Chi. When Chi interferes with Dragon, Dragon quits the police force. Dragon is joined by old acquaintance Fei (Sammo Hung) as they try to thwart the pirates buying police rifles and save Admiral's daughter Winnie.As a story, it's a bit silly. It's physically funny but not necessarily a verbal comedy. The action is non-stop. Some of it is quite impressive. Many of the stunts land these guys on pretty hard surfaces. Several times, I end up saying "That's gotta hurt!". Falling off the clock tower is insanity. Jackie landed on his face. That doesn't happen anymore and if it does in today's movies, everybody would think it's CGI. It's that unbelievable.