NOTE: The below Blu-ray captures were taken directly from the Blu-ray disc.

Eureka bring Wheels on Meals, another of Jackie Chan's hilarious-action films to Blu-ray. It's on a dual-layered disc in 1080P with a high bitrate. The image is quite thick but consistent coming from a 'new 2K restoration'. There are appealing textures and the film's detail may slightly improve through the running time with sharpness visible in close-ups. It looks excellent in motion if never dynamically crisp of tight - which would probably not be accurate anyway.  

Eureka go to town with the audio options offering an original Cantonese track, available in both original mono (LPCM) and newly restored DTS-HD Master 5.1 surround as well as an optional English DUB from the film's international release, featuring an alternate (and much funkier) soundtrack, available in both original mono and 5.1 plus an alternate English dub track from the films 2006 DVD release (available in 5.1 only). Included is a custom audio option featuring the original Cantonese dialogue track, but mixed with the alternate soundtrack from the international release. So let's just say that all bases are covered with uncompressed tracks in all manner of choice. Aggressive effects are abundant and have some kick (no pun intended). There is a varied score credited to Chris Babida and Siu-Lam Tang. The audio quality is fine with the DUB syncs being a bit wobbly at times. There are optional English subtitles on this Region 'B' Blu-ray.

Extras consistent of a whopping pile of interviews; On Giant's Shoulders runs about 8 minutes and is an archival interview with Sammo Hung plus there is another 10-minutes with the iconic Hong Kong star in an additional archival interview. Born to Fight is a 1/4 hour archival interview with Yuen Biao. Jet Fighter is a 1/2 hour archival interview with kickboxing champion and martial-artist Benny 'The Jet' Urquidez. King of the Ring spends over 1/2 hour with martial-artist Keith Vitali. The Inside Track is a 34-minute video piece with director and action choreographer Stanley Tong. Spartan X Alternate Credits show the original Japanese version of Wheels on Meals featured an alternate blooper reel credits which would later become a traditional feature of films starring Jackie Chan (can be viewed isolated or as part of the main feature running 3 1/4 minutes) There is additional outtake footage, trailers and the package has a limited edition collector's booklet featuring a new essay by James Oliver. The latter is limited to 4,000 copies.

Well, I was all ready to be a scrooge about seeing Wheels on Meals but it only took a few minutes to get me in the mood of physical acrobatic fighting and slapstick comedy. I ended up loving every minute. The Eureka Blu-ray leaves no stone unturned - a film-like, and competent transfer with a multitude of audio presentation options. There are plenty of supplements for fans to indulge. What's not to recommend? A must-own for Jackie Chan fans.

Gary Tooze