The Project A Collection Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		3.5
Video		4.5
Audio		4.5
Extras		3.5
Overall		3.5

The Project A Collection Blu-ray Movie Review

Reviewed by Jeffrey Kauffman October 12, 2024

Another informative and mile a minute commentary by Frank Djeng included in this set mentions how Jackie Chan wasn't quite "Jackie Chan" yet when the Project A films came along, and in fact it was those very films which helped to finally cement Chan's very unique status in the martial arts universe. Chan's completely distinctive blend of outrageous stunts combined with breezy comedy (both physical and verbal) found a near perfect outlet in Project A, and the film's overwhelming success proved that Chan's sense about how he should be presented on screen was completely correct. If there is a bit of that oft mentioned sophomore slump at play with the follow up film, the two offerings together are great examples of how Chan managed to connect with his relatively early audiences, establishing a template of sorts that would carry him through countless other productions. As of the writing of this review, only the first film has had a previous release on Blu-ray in Region A, but 88 Films is bringing out two sets simultaneously, this standalone 1080 set, and another 4K release which also includes 1080 discs and some significant non disc swag that is not included in this particular release, which may make it the default choice for some who might not even have 4K setups.

For reviews of the films in this set, please click on the following links:

Project A Blu-ray review

Project A Part II Blu-ray review

The Project A Collection Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

Video quality is assessed in the above linked reviews.

The Project A Collection Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

Audio quality is assessed in the above linked reviews.

The Project A Collection Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

Supplements on each disc are detailed in the above linked reviews. This standalone set of 1080 discs does not include some significant non disc swag that 88 Films is offering as part of their 4K UHD release (which also includes 1080 discs). This release does offer reversible sleeves for the two keepcases, and a slipbox housing both keepcases.

The Project A Collection Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

If you're a fan of either / both of these films, this new release is almost certain to delight, but this is a rare case where I'd suggest even if you don't have a 4K setup yet, you might want to opt for that release since it comes with so much extra swag, including a really nicely done insert booklet with a ton of writing and great photos. That said, this release offers secure technical merits and a generally excellent slate of on disc supplements, and comes Recommended.