| Another remaster from Mei Ah, framed at 1.78:1 with anamorphic enhancement. Previous transfer always felt a bit on the bright side but that is toned down to an even level with this new dvd (a few scenes registers a bit on the dark side though). Sharpness and details are good for this low budget production that isn't exactly on the glossy side for starters. It may be part of the design but hues seemed overly red at times, also an issue with the old disc. Mei Ah didn't go back to remove the dirt on the print either which isn't a distracting flaw but worth noting. Some comparison shots between the versions:
Sound options for the Cantonese track are Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1. Dialogue isn't always smoothly recorded on set and while the front stage is pleasantly active, the mix is uneven because of the clarity differences in sound elements. Same sound options are selectable in Mandarin.
The optional English subtitles are exactly the same as the previous dvd. Problems like bad spelling and grammar structure appear a few times but the translation does very well overall.
First extra is the trailer that has small snippets of deleted footage (see below). Even lobby cards made at the time showed stills not in the film. The Data Bank has text screens with the synopsis and a cast & crew listing.
The Making Of, previously only available on the vcd edition makes it's dvd debut, lasting 10 minutes and 22 seconds. No subtitles are provided except for the movie clips and Michelle Mok does her interview in English. Co-writer Matt Chow basically is the host of the program that obviously is low on information for non-Cantonese speakers but a montage of behind the scenes footage nicely rounds off the segment. Among other things we get to see director Wilson Yip working on set and imitating Bruce Lee plus the shooting of one of the deleted scenes. Worth the upgrade from the previous Mei Ah dvd? Absolutely, despite the slightly higher price tag. | 
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