Shaolin Master Killer: Technical Notes

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Shaolin Master Killer
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    by Eric_P




Video: In this quality dual-layer Hong Kong import disc, 36th Chamber Of Shaolin is presented in its original 2:35:1 widescreen "Shaw Scope" format, in a gorgeous anamorphic transfer. For a martial-arts film made in 1978, this transfer is just amazing! I wouldn't be surprised if there was some digital restoration done; there's no noticeable grain, nicks, or color fading. It's crisp and clean as a whistle.

Audio: The original Mandarin language track and a Cantonese dub are provided, both in Dolby Digital 2.1. Both tracks feature solid mixes. Selectable subtitles are provided in Chinese, English, Bahasa Malaysia, and Bahasa Indonesia. The English subtitles are small and a little hard to read.

Special Features: Not a bad little package. Here's what you get:

Trailers - the original and re-release theatrical trailers for 36th Chamber Of Shaolin.

New Releases - four trailers for other Celestial Pictures movies.

Movie Information - contains a Photo Gallery of film stills and behind the scenes shots, the original theater lobby poster, Production Notes, and an extensive Biography and Filmography of Gordon Liu Chia-Hui, Lo Lieh, Liu Chia-Liang, and others.

Shaolin - A Hero Birthplace - This 16-minute featurette is the highlight. The history of the Shaolin temple is discussed, and Gordon Liu Chia-Hui is interviewed about his participation in 36th Chamber Of Shaolin. Great short! In Mandarin with English subtitles.

The Report Card
Movie: A+
Video: A+
Audio: A
Special Features: B+

The Last Word: 36th Chamber Of Shaolin belongs in every martial-arts film fan's DVD collection. It's a classic of the genre and this Hong Kong import DVD presentation is outstanding.




    by Ralph Amado


If you are planning to buy this DVD, chances are you've seen this movie and know how good it is, so I'll save the speech and tell you straight up this DVD is perfect! If there is one thing missing it would be the trailers should have been kung fu and not drama, but it's not a problem. This is one of the top 20 best kung fu flicks ever made and this DVD special addition is a must for your collection. Finally we get to se this movie crisp and clear with good sound and original language.



    by Kung Fu Cinema
    www.KungFuCinema.com



Distributor: Deltamac

Format: Region 3 DVD, NTSC

Length: 111 min

Aspect Ratio: Widescreen (2.35:1), anamorphic

Audio Tracks: Cantonese (Dolby Digital 2.0), Mandarin (Dolby Digital 2.0)

Subtitles: English, Chinese, Malaysian, Indonesian

Extras: Two trailers for The 36th Chamber of Shaolin; trailers for The Grand Substitution, Behind the Yellow Line, The Venus Tear Diamond, & Passing Flickers; a photo gallery of excellent behind the scenes photos and movie stills; poster art; production notes; profiles of Gordon Liu, Lo Lieh, Yu Yung, Wong Yu, & Lau Kar-leung; and a 16 minute featurette entitled Shaolin - A Hero Birthplace that includes an interview with Gordon Liu.

Notes: The only differences from the IVL version are lack of a slip cover and English text on the box. Excellent restored print with the only fault being that the colors are mildly faded. The original mono Cantonese audio track is re-mastered in Dolby Digital Stereo. Removable English subtitles contain only very minor grammatical errors.




    by HKFlix
    www.hkflix.com

This DVD looks BEAUTIFUL. And the recent interview with a much older Gordon Liu and a real treat! Some fascinating behind the scenes production photos are also included, allowing a rare glimpse into the making of a martial arts classic--and showing that even Gordon Liu himself makes mistakes!
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