Still being on a 2.0 Pro Logic setup, that Cantonese language option is still an immersing experience. The front are mainly used but are dynamic both in terms of music and effects. Dialogue is also crystal clear. A Cantonese Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1 in addition to the Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1 dub is also included.

The English subtitles are excellent and feature no spelling errors or inaccuracies whatsoever. Traditional and simplified Chinese subtitles are also included.

Panorama makes no secret about their inclusion of 70 minutes worth of extras but furthermore they also openly announce that English subtitles are included even for that section of the dvd (in addition to traditional and simplified Chinese subtitles). Clearly someone has gathered that an market outside of the Cantonese speaking crowd exists. Big ups!

We start with Exclusive Director Interview (40 minutes, 2 seconds). 6 different selections for different subjects discussed are available but thankfully also a Play all option. Johnnie To enthusiastically covers a lot of ground in this program, ranging from the Kurosawa influence on Throw Down and his other works, casting, working out new ways for the unexperienced cast to act, specific breakdown of scenes and his life affirming view on things. The English subtitles has a few errors but are very helpful nonetheless for this largely excellent special feature. Beware though that spoilers crop up for both Throw Down and Expect the Unexpected as part of the discussion.

Making-of Documentary (10 minutes, 55 seconds) follows the usual format closely with its mix of cast & crew interviews and behind the scenes footage. The actors presents their characters and interpretation of themes while the judo aspect of the film gets a slight examination. It's a standard program with the odd bit of solid behind the scenes look but the length doesn't allow for more sadly. Photo Gallery is an animated slideshow of 20 production stills. The stills are attractive and this extra gives them a little time to shine.

Teaser- and theatrical trailer follow and in a neat touch, the makers echo the feeling of old trailers by throwing out outrageous words as "Unstoppable courage!" and Fight on!" all over the screen. The 11 TV Spots, as opposed to the Johnnie To interview, doesn't come with a Play all option and are more like small behind the scenes spots for the most part. The theatrical trailer and these TV spots represents the only pieces of extras sans subtitles.

On Judo gives us a text based history of Judo, first in Chinese but thankfully then followed by English. A short history is given as well as the workings of the Judo ranking system in a fairly informative way.

Also included is a 16 page colour booklet with partially English information such as a foreword by Johnnie To, biography and filmography. The plot synopsis and cast & crew listing are the remaining English bits in the booklet but the attractive layout with production stills makes it worth looking through all the way.