Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- witty
- irreverent
- propulsive
- action movie night
- martial arts marathon
What critics said
Critics generally found the film an entertaining Jackie Chan action comedy with strong choreography, while noting that it falls short of the first film.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Dragon Ma's police missions and confrontations use acrobatics, props, falls, and choreographed physical comedy as primary spectacle.
Dragon Ma is assigned to clean up a compromised police force while the Manchu government pursues revolutionary figures.
The film merges kung fu fights with Jackie Chan's physical comedy and stunt-driven set pieces.
Chinese patriots seek sympathy and support for their revolutionary cause while facing persecution from the Manchu government.
Films like Project A Part II, and why
Project A
Hong Kong martial arts comedy combining elaborate stunt choreography, comic physicality, police action, and period adventure
Police Story
Jackie Chan-led period action comedy built around inventive stunts, ensemble banter, and escalating criminal schemes
Shanghai Noon
Hong Kong action comedy featuring acrobatic choreography, historical adventure energy, and broad comic set pieces
Movie Details
- Director
- Jackie Chan
- Release Date
- 1987-07-25
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Rating
- 7.1 / 10 (354)
Cast
- Jackie Chan
- Maggie Cheung
- Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam
- Carina Lau
- David Lam Wai
- Bill Tung Biu
- Kwan Hoi-San
- Isabella Wong
- Regina Kent
- Tai Bo
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Project A Part II about?
- A buoyant period martial-arts adventure follows Dragon Ma as police corruption and revolutionary intrigue collide with Jackie Chan's signature stunt comedy.
- What is Project A Part II like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Project A Part II as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Project A Part II violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Project A Part II as moderate.
- What did critics think of Project A Part II?
- Critics generally found the film an entertaining Jackie Chan action comedy with strong choreography, while noting that it falls short of the first film.
- Which films are like Project A Part II?
- Films with a similar feel include Project A, Police Story, and Shanghai Noon.
- How long is Project A Part II?
- Project A Part II runs 105 minutes.
- Where can I watch Project A Part II?
- In United States, Project A Part II is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
