The Official 88 Films Blu-ray Thread
08-21-23, 01:45 PM
#301
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Re: The Official 88 Films Blu-ray Thread
The first one is the best one, but INSPECTOR WEARS SKIRTS could’ve easily been a four-film collection. 
In part because the sequels are fairly decent but unlikely to get individual releases from 88, and in part because I’ve never been able to get my hands on third entry, THE RAID ON ROYAL CASINO MARINE. 
Didn’t 88 already release BATTLE CREEK BRAWL? Thought I had that already.
I also thought somebody put out MAGIC CRYSTAL already, but I’m probably thinking of the Panorama HK disc. That’s actually more of a kiddie film, and poorly written (with lazy lifts from E.T., RAIDERS, and ALIEN), but it does have about ten solid fight sequences to make up for that.
BLUE JEAN MONSTER is just nuts, and overdue for some recognition in the west outside of HK fan circles.
In part because the sequels are fairly decent but unlikely to get individual releases from 88, and in part because I’ve never been able to get my hands on third entry, THE RAID ON ROYAL CASINO MARINE. Didn’t 88 already release BATTLE CREEK BRAWL? Thought I had that already.
I also thought somebody put out MAGIC CRYSTAL already, but I’m probably thinking of the Panorama HK disc. That’s actually more of a kiddie film, and poorly written (with lazy lifts from E.T., RAIDERS, and ALIEN), but it does have about ten solid fight sequences to make up for that.
BLUE JEAN MONSTER is just nuts, and overdue for some recognition in the west outside of HK fan circles.
Last edited by Brian T; 08-21-23 at 01:52 PM.
08-21-23, 01:52 PM
#302
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Re: The Official 88 Films Blu-ray Thread
The first one is the best one, but INSPECTOR WEARS SKIRTS could’ve easily been a four-film collection. In part because the sequels are fairly decent but unlikely to get individual releases from 88, and in part because I’ve never been able to get my hands on third entry, THE RAID ON ROYAL CASINO MARINE.
Didn’t 88 already release BATTLE CREEK BRAWL? Thought I had that already.
In part because the sequels are fairly decent but unlikely to get individual releases from 88, and in part because I’ve never been able to get my hands on third entry, THE RAID ON ROYAL CASINO MARINE. Didn’t 88 already release BATTLE CREEK BRAWL? Thought I had that already.
Yes, they put out BCB previously. The first 4 Jackie Chan films they released are being re-released in deluxe editions, better transfers, new Kung-Fu Bob artwork, etc. Two down, two to go.
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08-21-23, 02:02 PM
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Re: The Official 88 Films Blu-ray Thread
Good point. Considering the number of HK singles that should’ve been sets, I suspect it will be an ongoing issue. Kind of unfortunate that these companies seem to just be sticking to the Fortune Star catalog, rather than holding out and pressing hard for deals to unite disparate series titles, but I guess they gotta go with what they can get. Maybe some day, but for the SKIRTS films, I won’t hold my breath. I’m a little surprised they didn’t at least try to include PART II, since they’ll inevitably capitalize on the Jackie Chan connection to the first half of the series anyway.
08-21-23, 02:43 PM
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Re: The Official 88 Films Blu-ray Thread
Good point. Considering the number of HK singles that should’ve been sets, I suspect it will be an ongoing issue. Kind of unfortunate that these companies seem to just be sticking to the Fortune Star catalog, rather than holding out and pressing hard for deals to unite disparate series titles, but I guess they gotta go with what they can get. Maybe some day, but for the SKIRTS films, I won’t hold my breath. I’m a little surprised they didn’t at least try to include PART II, since they’ll inevitably capitalize on the Jackie Chan connection to the first half of the series anyway.
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