In the Line of Duty I-IV | Blu-ray

It's a rare mark of quality that the most notable and popular film in the In the Line of Duty series (Yes, Madam!) might just be the worst. In truth, every one of these four films (Part V not included) has its own unique qualities that make each entry entirely enjoyable on its own.

With little in the way of connecting characters or plot, In the Line of Duty stands instead as a celebration of woman-led action cinema. Royal Warriors features Michelle Yeoh, police tactical vehicles, and a pile of explosive effects. Yes, Madam! is the comedy entry in the series, bringing Yeoh back and adding Cynthia Rothrock into the mix, for a high impact beat-em'-up festival.

The later entries in the series lose most of the notable star power. But the third film is my personal favorite, for its tight plotting, focused antagonist/protagonist relationship, and great soundtrack. Part 4 brings the action overseas to Seattle (it's actually Vancouver) and throws Donnie Yen into the mix. Front to back, In the Line of Duty is a kickass set of action films.

Special Features

• Stunning new 2K restorations of all 4 films in 1.85:1 aspect ratio
• Brand new artwork by Sean Longmore

Disc 1 - Royal Warriors

• 2.0 Cantonese mono 'Theatrical Mix'
• 2.0 Cantonese 'Alternate Mix'
• 2.0 classic English dub
• 5.1 new English dub
• Newly translated English subtitles
• Audio commentary by Hong Kong film expert Frank Djeng
• Missing Aeroplane inserts
• Cantonese trailer
• English trailer
• English In the Line of Duty titles

Disc 2 - Yes, Madam!

• 'Hong Kong Cut' featuring Cantonese 'Original Theatrical Mix' mono, Cantonese 'Home Video Mix' mono original effects and 5.1 new English dub
• 'Export Version' with classic English dub
• Audio commentary by Frank Djeng (HK Cut)
• Interview with Cynthia Rothrock
• Select scene commentary with Cynthia Rothrock and Frank Djeng
• Interview with Mang Hoi
• Archive interview with Michelle Yeoh
• Archive "Battling Babes" featurette
• Hong Kong trailer

Disc 3 - In the Line of Duty III

• 2.0 Cantonese mono with English subtitles & 2.0 English mono
• Audio commentary by Frank Djeng and Michael Worth
• Interview with John Sham by Frederic Ambroisine
• Hong Kong trailer
• English trailers
• English credits

Disc 4 - In the Line of Duty IV

• 'Hong Kong Cut' featuring 2.0 Cantonese with English subtitles & 2.0 English mono
• 'Export Version' of the film featuring the classic English dub
• Audio commentary with Frank Djeng and Michael Worth (HK Cut)
• Archival commentary by Hong Kong expert Stefan Hammond and lead actor Michael Wong
• Archive interview with Donnie Yen
• Hong Kong trailer
• English trailer