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If ever there was a case for going elsewhere for quality in regards to a disc then it's here. If you have any interest in this title whatsoever, then here is the low-down on exactly what is on offer elsewhere in comparison to what we get here: Region 0 (NTSC) U.S.A - English, Mandarin and Cantonese Dolby Digital 5.1 audio
- Subtitles in English, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Bahasa and Thai
- Dual Layer format
Region 2 (PAL) U.K. Hong Kong Legends disc - Cantonese and English Dolby Digital 5.1 audio
- English and Dutch subtitles
- Commentary by Bey Logan (writer, producer, actor and Asian cinema expert) and Gordon Chan
- Photo Gallery (31 images)
- U.K. and original theatrical trailers
- 2000AD U.K. promotional trailer
- Interviews: Gordon Chan, Anthony Wong and Stephanie Che
- Trailers for Miracles, Iron Fisted Monk, Game Of Death, In The Line Of Duty, Eastern Condors, Magnificent Butcher, Hong Kong: 1941, Once Upon A Time In China 3, Purple Storm and Game Of Death 2
- Animated menus
- 1.85:1 16x9 enhanced transfer
- Region 2 and 4 coded
Region 0 (NTSC) Mega Star disc - Cantonese, Mandarin and English Dolby Digital 5.1 audio
- Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, Malaysian, Thai and Spanish subtitles
- Theatrical Trailer
- Bonus Trailers for King Of Beggars, Option Zero and Final Option
- Biographies for: Anthony Wong, Roy Cheung, Michael Wong, Kathy Chau, Gordon Chan and Dante Lam
- Behind the Scenes footage
- 1.85:1 widescreen (non 16x9 enhanced) transfer
- Static menus
It looks as though the Region 0 Mega Star disc is the one that is widely distributed throughout Asia, but the Region 2 (also coded for Region 4) Hong Kong Legends disc looks to be the winner here. Along with the PAL 16x9 transfer, it features a great range of extras as well as the commentary with the director. Clearly the version of choice here. When this version makes its way to Region 4, then I'll be able to do justice to the review of this title. As it stands now, what we have here in Region 4 isn't worth watching. If you are a fan of Asian cinema then avoid this release and choose something better.
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