Project A Part 2 (3½ Stars)

Dragon Ma is transferred to a new police district, where he discovers widespread corruption. When he crosses Superintendent Chun, he becomes embroiled in a struggle involving the police, Chinese revolutionaries and agents of the imperial government. And, of course, the pirates from the first film haven't forgotten him.

Jackie Chan is back, and the fight scenes are still very enjoyable, but unfortunately the sequel doesn't live up to the original. There's less comedy and, more importantly, fewer fights. The plot is also confusing, with so many different groups involved that I didn't always know who was fighting who, or why.

It's still a good film, and there are some very entertaining action sequences, but it lacks the wonderful combination of comedy, martial arts and spectacular stunts that made the first film so special.

I'm sorry there are no lobby cards. I left them in Alison's toolbox and lost the key.