| The anamorphic 1.78:1 transfer by Mei Ah is pleasing. Colours are strong as well as detail and the print is free from damage. Slight grain can be seen at the beginning but that's it as far as my eyes could see.
The Cantonese Dolby Digital 5.1 track at times is strong at using the entire soundstage, mainly for certain effects and music. Dialogue is presented well but at other times the track sounded a little thin. In intent perhaps? Cantonese DTS 5.1 and Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1 tracks are also included.
The English subtitles featured no apparent errors, as is expected with a high profile and new release. Traditional and simplified Chinese subtitles are also included.
A slim extras package is provided starting with the unsubtitled making of (8 minutes, 2 seconds). Featuring cast & crew interviews and brief behind the scenes footage, only the latter ranks as mildly interesting. Among other things we see the American team working on Andy Lau's muscle suit.
Next up are trailers for Running On Karma, The Crazy Companies II and All For The Winner. There's also a selected filmography for co-director/co-producer and Johnnie To as well as a synopsis screen and cast & crew listing (only the VERY essential is listed making this so called extra even more worthless).
4 postcards are included in the dvd case and the reverse cover shows you a selection of titles Mei Ah have available and some that are planned for re-issue (including All For The Winner and Where A Good Man Goes). |