| Mei Ah presents the film in an aspect ratio of 1.78:1, with anamorphic enhancement. Aside from select scenes with grain and dirt, the remastered print looks attractive with fairly vivid colours and sufficient sharpness.
The mixed language track in synch sound primarily uses Cantonese (a few English language scenes that were post-synched but into Cantonese instead!) and the option labeled Original Theatrical Mix gives us a Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround rendition. No mention of the production being mixed in Dolby can be found in the end credits but even if this is a downmix from the alternate 5.1 selection, it's not an experience with the expected oomphs considering the spectacle at times on-screen. Rather the track stays centered with occasional fair activity in fronts and surrounds. In comparison the Mandarin Dolby Digital 2.0 option is seemingly mono. A Cantonese DTS 5.1 selection is also included.
The English subtitles contains some flaws in the grammar department but on the whole are well-worded. Traditional and simplified Chinese subtitles are also available. Mei Ah skimps on the extras as usual, giving us the trailer and Databank with cast & crew listing and a synopsis. |