New Release of Wing Chun?
10-17-02, 09:25 PM
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New Release of Wing Chun?
I was just about to order the Tai-Seng DVD of Wing Chun (one of my favorites in the genre). Then, I saw that there was an Oct 11 release of this movie from Modern Audio (International) Ltd.
Has anyone seen this version and can comment on the quality as compared to the Tai Seng version?
Thanks much.
Has anyone seen this version and can comment on the quality as compared to the Tai Seng version?
Thanks much.
10-17-02, 09:53 PM
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I saw it on eBay. As of last week, a number of sellers are offering this version; whereas before, all I had ever seen were the Tai Seng and Tung-Ah (mainland) releases. I'm not familiar with the distributor "Modern Audio," but the packaging looks really nice.
All I have to go on are the seller ads, which lists a DD 5.1 audio mix (which could be a good or bad thing), the language/subtitling arrangement, and a 10/11/02 release date.
All I have to go on are the seller ads, which lists a DD 5.1 audio mix (which could be a good or bad thing), the language/subtitling arrangement, and a 10/11/02 release date.
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If you can PAL, I would wait for the HKL release. The Tai Seng (discontinued - and 99.999% of the ones on e-Bay are bootlegs that Tai Seng has no control over since they lost the rights a little whilte back).
Anyways, the Tai Seng (OOP) is the best version so far (a little grainy, yellowish tinty, cantonese and funny english dub). But the HKL will be the definitive one.
Anyways, the Tai Seng (OOP) is the best version so far (a little grainy, yellowish tinty, cantonese and funny english dub). But the HKL will be the definitive one.
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We've taken a look at Hong Kong Legend's recent UK release of Wing Chun, a period Woo Ping actioner starring Michelle Yeoh and Donnie Yen. You can read the full review here.
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An average, uninvolving story line is bolstered by some stunning action from Woo-Ping and his stars, making this a worthy addition to the collections of fans of either him, Michelle Yeoh or Donnie Yen. However, this may not be the film to get if you are new to Hong Kong action cinema, as the storyline quickly becomes rather dull.
Another solid package from Hong Kong Legends, giving Wing Chun a technically pleasing video and audio presentation, and another great collection of bonus material. If you've been following HKL's past releases, then you know exactly what to expect, and when it can be picked up for less than a tenner, I'd say that it'd be worth checking out.
An average, uninvolving story line is bolstered by some stunning action from Woo-Ping and his stars, making this a worthy addition to the collections of fans of either him, Michelle Yeoh or Donnie Yen. However, this may not be the film to get if you are new to Hong Kong action cinema, as the storyline quickly becomes rather dull.
Another solid package from Hong Kong Legends, giving Wing Chun a technically pleasing video and audio presentation, and another great collection of bonus material. If you've been following HKL's past releases, then you know exactly what to expect, and when it can be picked up for less than a tenner, I'd say that it'd be worth checking out.
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Originally posted by divemaster
I saw it on eBay. As of last week, a number of sellers are offering this version; whereas before, all I had ever seen were the Tai Seng and Tung-Ah (mainland) releases. I'm not familiar with the distributor "Modern Audio," but the packaging looks really nice.
All I have to go on are the seller ads, which lists a DD 5.1 audio mix (which could be a good or bad thing), the language/subtitling arrangement, and a 10/11/02 release date.
I saw it on eBay. As of last week, a number of sellers are offering this version; whereas before, all I had ever seen were the Tai Seng and Tung-Ah (mainland) releases. I'm not familiar with the distributor "Modern Audio," but the packaging looks really nice.
All I have to go on are the seller ads, which lists a DD 5.1 audio mix (which could be a good or bad thing), the language/subtitling arrangement, and a 10/11/02 release date.
Last edited by dleedlee; 09-27-04 at 11:17 AM.
