Beyond Hypothermia: Technical Notes

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Beyond Hypothermia
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Mainland label Guang Dong Tung Ah's have now re-issued their previously out of print dvd but this review is solely based on the first version although the discs most certainly are the same except for the cover art.

Suspicions arose back then that this may have been a joint venture with Mei Ah in Hong Kong, due to similar logos for one, and NOW, it actually has the Mei Ah logo on the dvd front! Regardless, it still stands, currently, as the only subtitled version on dvd with the intended, albeit post synced, language track (don't be surprised if a 16:9 remaster turns up in Hong Kong very soon though).

The transfer, framed at 1.74:1, will have to rank as acceptable but very much feels like an older Mei Ah disc. The print is very clean but it comes with an overall smeary look and lacking in detail and sharpness.

The Cantonese/Korean Dolby Digital 2.0 track sounds mono all the way and while a little rough, does its job ok. The disc defaults to the Mandarin/Korean 2.0 dub so you'll have to switch manually.

Being derived from the theatrical print, the English/Chinese burned in subtitles are our only option. They feature little spelling and grammar errors and are readable at all times though. There's no setup menu of any kind which also means no extras.




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