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Release: August 11, 2026

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Something lurks in the drain of the bathtub. Something that's thousands of years old...and it is hungry. A young down-on-their-luck couple settle for a cheap apartment that seems too good to be true. Little do they know, something lurks in the drain of the bathtub. Something that's thousands of years old...and it is hungry. Bonus Materials Commentary Location Tour Outtakes Trailers Art Slideshow SRS Trailers Cast & Crew Actors: Ruby Craft Lynn Lowry Director: Madeline Deering Bathtub Shark Attack Bathtub Shark Attack About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews

Release: November 18, 2025

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The beloved Hong Kong action trilogy helmed by legends John Woo and Tsui Hark!​ ​ A Better Tomorrow A reforming ex-gangster tries to reconcile with his estranged policeman brother, but the ties to his former gang are difficult to break.​ ​ A Better Tomorrow II A restauranteur teams up with a police officer and his ex-con brother to avenge the death of a friend's daughter.​ A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon A man travels from China to Vietnam, on the brink of war with America, to retrieve his uncle and cousin but find complications when he falls in love with a female gangster with a dangerous ex. Bonus Content: Disc 1 - A Better Tomorrow: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Presented In Dolby Vision Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks Disc 2 - A Better Tomorrow: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks Better Than the Best: Interview With Director John Woo Between Friends: Interview with Producer Terence Chang When Tomorrow Comes: Interview with Screenwriter Chan Hing-ka Thoughts on the Future: Interview with Filmmaker Gordon Chan Better and Bombastic: Interview with Filmmaker Gareth Evans Trailers Image Gallery Disc 3 - A Better Tomorrow II: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Presented In Dolby Vision Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks Disc 4 - A Better Tomorrow II: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks A Tumultuous Tomorrow: Interview with Director John Woo Better Than Ever: Interview with Film Historian Frank Djeng Trailers Image Gallery Disc 5 - A Better Tomorrow III: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Presented In Dolby Vision Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with Critic and Author David West Disc 6 - A Better Tomorrow III: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with Critic and Author David West Third Time Lucky: Interview with Screenwriters iu-Ming Leung and Foo Ho Tai All Our Tomorrows: Interview with Hong Kong Filmmaker and Academic Gilbert Po Nam Flashbacks: Interview with Vietnam War Researcher Dr. Aurélie Basha i Novosejt Theatrical Trailer Image Gallery Disc 7: Long-Lost A Better Tomorrow II Workprint Featuring Over 30 Minutes of Never-Before-Seen Footage! A Better Tomorrow III: Taiwanese Cut

Release: November 18, 2025

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The beloved Hong Kong action trilogy helmed by legends John Woo and Tsui Hark!​ ​ A Better Tomorrow A reforming ex-gangster tries to reconcile with his estranged policeman brother, but the ties to his former gang are difficult to break.​ ​ A Better Tomorrow II A restauranteur teams up with a police officer and his ex-con brother to avenge the death of a friend's daughter.​ A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon A man travels from China to Vietnam, on the brink of war with America, to retrieve his uncle and cousin but find complications when he falls in love with a female gangster with a dangerous ex. Bonus Content: Disc 1 - A Better Tomorrow: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Presented In Dolby Vision Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks Disc 2 - A Better Tomorrow: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks Better Than the Best: Interview With Director John Woo Between Friends: Interview with Producer Terence Chang When Tomorrow Comes: Interview with Screenwriter Chan Hing-ka Thoughts on the Future: Interview with Filmmaker Gordon Chan Better and Bombastic: Interview with Filmmaker Gareth Evans Trailers Image Gallery Disc 3 - A Better Tomorrow II: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Presented In Dolby Vision Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks Disc 4 - A Better Tomorrow II: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks A Tumultuous Tomorrow: Interview with Director John Woo Better Than Ever: Interview with Film Historian Frank Djeng Trailers Image Gallery Disc 5 - A Better Tomorrow III: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Presented In Dolby Vision Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with Critic and Author David West Disc 6 - A Better Tomorrow III: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with Critic and Author David West Third Time Lucky: Interview with Screenwriters iu-Ming Leung and Foo Ho Tai All Our Tomorrows: Interview with Hong Kong Filmmaker and Academic Gilbert Po Nam Flashbacks: Interview with Vietnam War Researcher Dr. Aurélie Basha i Novosejt Theatrical Trailer Image Gallery Disc 7: Long-Lost A Better Tomorrow II Workprint Featuring Over 30 Minutes of Never-Before-Seen Footage! A Better Tomorrow III: Taiwanese Cut

Release: November 18, 2025

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The beloved Hong Kong action trilogy helmed by legends John Woo and Tsui Hark!​ ​ A Better Tomorrow A reforming ex-gangster tries to reconcile with his estranged policeman brother, but the ties to his former gang are difficult to break.​ ​ A Better Tomorrow II A restauranteur teams up with a police officer and his ex-con brother to avenge the death of a friend's daughter.​ A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon A man travels from China to Vietnam, on the brink of war with America, to retrieve his uncle and cousin but find complications when he falls in love with a female gangster with a dangerous ex. Bonus Content: Disc 1 - A Better Tomorrow: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Presented In Dolby Vision Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks Disc 2 - A Better Tomorrow: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks Better Than the Best: Interview With Director John Woo Between Friends: Interview with Producer Terence Chang When Tomorrow Comes: Interview with Screenwriter Chan Hing-ka Thoughts on the Future: Interview with Filmmaker Gordon Chan Better and Bombastic: Interview with Filmmaker Gareth Evans Trailers Image Gallery Disc 3 - A Better Tomorrow II: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Presented In Dolby Vision Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks Disc 4 - A Better Tomorrow II: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks A Tumultuous Tomorrow: Interview with Director John Woo Better Than Ever: Interview with Film Historian Frank Djeng Trailers Image Gallery Disc 5 - A Better Tomorrow III: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Presented In Dolby Vision Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with Critic and Author David West Disc 6 - A Better Tomorrow III: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with Critic and Author David West Third Time Lucky: Interview with Screenwriters iu-Ming Leung and Foo Ho Tai All Our Tomorrows: Interview with Hong Kong Filmmaker and Academic Gilbert Po Nam Flashbacks: Interview with Vietnam War Researcher Dr. Aurélie Basha i Novosejt Theatrical Trailer Image Gallery Disc 7: Long-Lost A Better Tomorrow II Workprint Featuring Over 30 Minutes of Never-Before-Seen Footage! A Better Tomorrow III: Taiwanese Cut

Release: November 18, 2025

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The beloved Hong Kong action trilogy helmed by legends John Woo and Tsui Hark!​ ​ A Better Tomorrow A reforming ex-gangster tries to reconcile with his estranged policeman brother, but the ties to his former gang are difficult to break.​ ​ A Better Tomorrow II A restauranteur teams up with a police officer and his ex-con brother to avenge the death of a friend's daughter.​ A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon A man travels from China to Vietnam, on the brink of war with America, to retrieve his uncle and cousin but find complications when he falls in love with a female gangster with a dangerous ex. Bonus Content: Disc 1 - A Better Tomorrow: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Presented In Dolby Vision Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks Disc 2 - A Better Tomorrow: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks Better Than the Best: Interview With Director John Woo Between Friends: Interview with Producer Terence Chang When Tomorrow Comes: Interview with Screenwriter Chan Hing-ka Thoughts on the Future: Interview with Filmmaker Gordon Chan Better and Bombastic: Interview with Filmmaker Gareth Evans Trailers Image Gallery Disc 3 - A Better Tomorrow II: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Presented In Dolby Vision Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks Disc 4 - A Better Tomorrow II: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks A Tumultuous Tomorrow: Interview with Director John Woo Better Than Ever: Interview with Film Historian Frank Djeng Trailers Image Gallery Disc 5 - A Better Tomorrow III: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Presented In Dolby Vision Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with Critic and Author David West Disc 6 - A Better Tomorrow III: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with Critic and Author David West Third Time Lucky: Interview with Screenwriters iu-Ming Leung and Foo Ho Tai All Our Tomorrows: Interview with Hong Kong Filmmaker and Academic Gilbert Po Nam Flashbacks: Interview with Vietnam War Researcher Dr. Aurélie Basha i Novosejt Theatrical Trailer Image Gallery Disc 7: Long-Lost A Better Tomorrow II Workprint Featuring Over 30 Minutes of Never-Before-Seen Footage! A Better Tomorrow III: Taiwanese Cut

Release: November 18, 2025

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The beloved Hong Kong action trilogy helmed by legends John Woo and Tsui Hark!​ ​ A Better Tomorrow A reforming ex-gangster tries to reconcile with his estranged policeman brother, but the ties to his former gang are difficult to break.​ ​ A Better Tomorrow II A restauranteur teams up with a police officer and his ex-con brother to avenge the death of a friend's daughter.​ A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon A man travels from China to Vietnam, on the brink of war with America, to retrieve his uncle and cousin but find complications when he falls in love with a female gangster with a dangerous ex. Bonus Content: Disc 1 - A Better Tomorrow: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Presented In Dolby Vision Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks Disc 2 - A Better Tomorrow: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks Better Than the Best: Interview With Director John Woo Between Friends: Interview with Producer Terence Chang When Tomorrow Comes: Interview with Screenwriter Chan Hing-ka Thoughts on the Future: Interview with Filmmaker Gordon Chan Better and Bombastic: Interview with Filmmaker Gareth Evans Trailers Image Gallery Disc 3 - A Better Tomorrow II: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Presented In Dolby Vision Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks Disc 4 - A Better Tomorrow II: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks A Tumultuous Tomorrow: Interview with Director John Woo Better Than Ever: Interview with Film Historian Frank Djeng Trailers Image Gallery Disc 5 - A Better Tomorrow III: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Presented In Dolby Vision Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with Critic and Author David West Disc 6 - A Better Tomorrow III: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with Critic and Author David West Third Time Lucky: Interview with Screenwriters iu-Ming Leung and Foo Ho Tai All Our Tomorrows: Interview with Hong Kong Filmmaker and Academic Gilbert Po Nam Flashbacks: Interview with Vietnam War Researcher Dr. Aurélie Basha i Novosejt Theatrical Trailer Image Gallery Disc 7: Long-Lost A Better Tomorrow II Workprint Featuring Over 30 Minutes of Never-Before-Seen Footage! A Better Tomorrow III: Taiwanese Cut

Release: November 18, 2025

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The beloved Hong Kong action trilogy helmed by legends John Woo and Tsui Hark!​ ​ A Better Tomorrow A reforming ex-gangster tries to reconcile with his estranged policeman brother, but the ties to his former gang are difficult to break.​ ​ A Better Tomorrow II A restauranteur teams up with a police officer and his ex-con brother to avenge the death of a friend's daughter.​ A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon A man travels from China to Vietnam, on the brink of war with America, to retrieve his uncle and cousin but find complications when he falls in love with a female gangster with a dangerous ex. Bonus Content: Disc 1 - A Better Tomorrow: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Presented In Dolby Vision Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks Disc 2 - A Better Tomorrow: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks Better Than the Best: Interview With Director John Woo Between Friends: Interview with Producer Terence Chang When Tomorrow Comes: Interview with Screenwriter Chan Hing-ka Thoughts on the Future: Interview with Filmmaker Gordon Chan Better and Bombastic: Interview with Filmmaker Gareth Evans Trailers Image Gallery Disc 3 - A Better Tomorrow II: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Presented In Dolby Vision Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks Disc 4 - A Better Tomorrow II: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks A Tumultuous Tomorrow: Interview with Director John Woo Better Than Ever: Interview with Film Historian Frank Djeng Trailers Image Gallery Disc 5 - A Better Tomorrow III: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Presented In Dolby Vision Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with Critic and Author David West Disc 6 - A Better Tomorrow III: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with Critic and Author David West Third Time Lucky: Interview with Screenwriters iu-Ming Leung and Foo Ho Tai All Our Tomorrows: Interview with Hong Kong Filmmaker and Academic Gilbert Po Nam Flashbacks: Interview with Vietnam War Researcher Dr. Aurélie Basha i Novosejt Theatrical Trailer Image Gallery Disc 7: Long-Lost A Better Tomorrow II Workprint Featuring Over 30 Minutes of Never-Before-Seen Footage! A Better Tomorrow III: Taiwanese Cut

Release: November 18, 2025

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The beloved Hong Kong action trilogy helmed by legends John Woo and Tsui Hark!​ ​ A Better Tomorrow A reforming ex-gangster tries to reconcile with his estranged policeman brother, but the ties to his former gang are difficult to break.​ ​ A Better Tomorrow II A restauranteur teams up with a police officer and his ex-con brother to avenge the death of a friend's daughter.​ A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon A man travels from China to Vietnam, on the brink of war with America, to retrieve his uncle and cousin but find complications when he falls in love with a female gangster with a dangerous ex. Bonus Content: Disc 1 - A Better Tomorrow: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Presented In Dolby Vision Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks Disc 2 - A Better Tomorrow: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks Better Than the Best: Interview With Director John Woo Between Friends: Interview with Producer Terence Chang When Tomorrow Comes: Interview with Screenwriter Chan Hing-ka Thoughts on the Future: Interview with Filmmaker Gordon Chan Better and Bombastic: Interview with Filmmaker Gareth Evans Trailers Image Gallery Disc 3 - A Better Tomorrow II: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Presented In Dolby Vision Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks Disc 4 - A Better Tomorrow II: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks A Tumultuous Tomorrow: Interview with Director John Woo Better Than Ever: Interview with Film Historian Frank Djeng Trailers Image Gallery Disc 5 - A Better Tomorrow III: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Presented In Dolby Vision Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with Critic and Author David West Disc 6 - A Better Tomorrow III: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with Critic and Author David West Third Time Lucky: Interview with Screenwriters iu-Ming Leung and Foo Ho Tai All Our Tomorrows: Interview with Hong Kong Filmmaker and Academic Gilbert Po Nam Flashbacks: Interview with Vietnam War Researcher Dr. Aurélie Basha i Novosejt Theatrical Trailer Image Gallery Disc 7: Long-Lost A Better Tomorrow II Workprint Featuring Over 30 Minutes of Never-Before-Seen Footage! A Better Tomorrow III: Taiwanese Cut

Release: June 25, 2019

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Soar to new heights in this spellbinding movie starring Matthew Modine and Nicolas Cage. To escape an irrational world, Birdy (Modine), a Vietnam veteran, sits in an almost catatonic state in an Armyhospital, where he has come to believe he is one of the feathered creatures of his boyhood dreams. In an effort to break Birdy's silence, his psychiatrist brings in Al Columbato (Cage), Birdy's loyalbest friend of his youth. Al desperately tries to reach the disturbed Birdy and bring him back to reality. The answer may lie in their youth, where the eccentric Birdy first donned wings and the happy-go-lucky Al helped him to fly.

Release: March 31, 2026

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Among the boldest accomplishments of Hong Kong cinema’s golden age, this uniquely visceral martial-arts movie puts a gritty new spin on the story of the one-armed swordsman, an iconic figure from the moment he was introduced by the Shaw Brothers studio in 1967. Composed in a whirlwind of immersive close-ups and fractured editing, The Blade follows the young sword-maker Ding On (Vincent Zhao), who, after losing an arm in an ambush, transforms himself into a furious avenger. With its intentionally disorienting stylization and starkly brutal tone, The Blade was a rare commercial disappointment for Tsui Hark, but it has since been reclaimed as one of the director’s most radical visions—a tour de force of action expressionism, and a scathing reappraisal of the wuxia genre’s code of masculinity, that achieves a feverish intensity. 4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 4K digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and one Blu-ray with the film and special features New audio commentary featuring Hong Kong cinema expert and producer Frank Djeng Action et vérité (2006), a documentary featuring director Tsui Hark, coscreenwriter Koan Hui, and actor Xiong Xin-xin New video essay by filmmakers Taylor Ramos and Tony Zhou (Every Frame a Painting) New York Asian Film Festival Q&A with Tsui from 2011 Alternate English-dubbed track International-version opening and end credits Trailer New English subtitle translation PLUS: An essay by author Lisa Morton Top About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews The Blade (The Criterion Collection) [4K UHD]

Release: March 31, 2026

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Among the boldest accomplishments of Hong Kong cinema’s golden age, this uniquely visceral martial-arts movie puts a gritty new spin on the story of the one-armed swordsman, an iconic figure from the moment he was introduced by the Shaw Brothers studio in 1967. Composed in a whirlwind of immersive close-ups and fractured editing, The Blade follows the young sword-maker Ding On (Vincent Zhao), who, after losing an arm in an ambush, transforms himself into a furious avenger. With its intentionally disorienting stylization and starkly brutal tone, The Blade was a rare commercial disappointment for Tsui Hark, but it has since been reclaimed as one of the director’s most radical visions—a tour de force of action expressionism, and a scathing reappraisal of the wuxia genre’s code of masculinity, that achieves a feverish intensity. 4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 4K digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and one Blu-ray with the film and special features New audio commentary featuring Hong Kong cinema expert and producer Frank Djeng Action et vérité (2006), a documentary featuring director Tsui Hark, coscreenwriter Koan Hui, and actor Xiong Xin-xin New video essay by filmmakers Taylor Ramos and Tony Zhou (Every Frame a Painting) New York Asian Film Festival Q&A with Tsui from 2011 Alternate English-dubbed track International-version opening and end credits Trailer New English subtitle translation PLUS: An essay by author Lisa Morton Top About this item Similar From the Brand Questions Reviews The Blade (The Criterion Collection) [4K UHD] The Blade (The Criterion Collection) [4K UHD]

Release: March 31, 2022

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On the eve of Empress Wu's coronation, a detective is called in to solve a series of spontaneous combustions that threaten the throne and the future of the empire.

Release: November 13, 2018

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Product Description A bold and exciting new entry into the smash hit wuxia fantasy franchise from master action director Tsui Hark, DETECTIVE DEE: THE FOUR HEAVENLY KINGS sees the detective embroiled in his most difficult case yet. Accused of wrongdoing by Empress Wu, Detective Dee must defend himself against this formidable foe, all while investigating a crime wave that has engulfed the city, marked by strange and seemingly supernatural occurrences. Language: Mandarin (original) Subtitles: English BONUS FEATURES: Trailers Review this entry is handedly the best of the series --Blood Brothers Film ostentatiously swirling mayhem --LA Times blown the roof out to deliver some of the strangest and most delightfully batshit insane material that this series may ever see. --Blood Brothers Film See more

Release: July 3, 2018

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A Code Red Release - The ocean depths unleash a bloodthirsty monstrosity in this cult classic monster favorite from Italy! A marine biologist (Michael Sopkiw, Blastfighter), a dolphin trainer (Valentine Monnier, After The Fall Of New York), a research scientist, and a local sheriff (John Garko, The Psychic) try to hunt down a large sea monster, a shark/octopus hybrid, that’s devouring swimmers and fishermen off a south Florida coast. Also starring William Berger (Sabata) and featuring a score by Fabio Frizzi (The Beyond), this aquatic nightmare was directed by Lamberto Bava (Demons) and co-written by Luigi Cozzi (Star Crash) and Sergio Martino (Hands of Steel) -- and now you can see it bigger and bloodier than ever in a new HD scan. Special Features: -Audio Commentary with Star Michael Sopkiw -Reversible Blu-ray Art Top About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews Devil Fish aka Monster Shark [Blu-ray]

Release: June 23, 2026

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Don't Play with Fire, directed by Tsui Hark (Swordsman) is one of the most controversial and violent crime films of the 1980s Hong Kong New Wave. After a fatal hit-and-run, three high school friends flee the crime scene. They are witnessed by Pearl, a sadistic young girl, who pursues the group and blackmails them into more crimes, with increasingly disastrous consequences. Don't Play with Fire (aka Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind), directed by Tsui Hark (A Better Tomorrow), is one of the most controversial and violent crime films from the Hong Kong New Wave of the 1980s. Cult Epics presents a 2-disc limited edition of 3000 copies featuring three versions of the film including a new 2K transfer and extensive bonus features. Bonus Materials Disc 1 Uncensored International version 2K Transfer & Restoration Audio Commentary by Frankie Balboa and Brandon Streussnig Interview with actor Paul Che Interview with actor Albert Au Interview with screenwriter Szeto Cheuk On Interview with assistant director O Sing Pui Trailers Disc 2 Banned Chinese version (2K/SD) English dubbed version (SD) Original Theatrical Trailer Bonus Extras New and Improved English subtitles Reversible sleeve w/original Poster art New Slipcase art design by Tony Stella Cast & Crew Actors: Paul Che Albert Au Director: Tsui Hark Top About this item Similar From the Brand Questions Reviews Don't Play with Fire (2 Disc Collector's Limited Edition) Don't Play with Fire (2 Disc Collector's Limited Edition)

Release: June 4, 2019

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They Don't Play By The Rules "A slam-banger...one of Van Damme's best!" - Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times Jean-Claude Van Damme and Dennis Rodman team up as a world-class counter-terrorist and his flamboyant but deadly weapons dealer in this explosive action/adventure thriller. "A stylish action show...high-style, high-energy, high-speed." - Michael Willmington, Chicago Tribune Starring: Jean-Claude Van Damme (Double Impact) Dennis Rodman (Simon Sez) Paul Freeman (Raiders of the Lost Ark) Mickey Rourke (The Wrestler)

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Blu-ray pressing/Region All. Eagle Vs Shark is the tale of two socially awkward misfits and the strange ways they try to find love - through revenge on high-school bullies, burgers, and video games. Starring Jermaine Clement (one half of Flight of the Concords) and written and directed by Oscar-nominated New Zealander Taika Waititi.

Release: October 31, 2022

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After more than thirty years of service as a top naval aviator, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot. Yet, Maverick must confront the ghosts of his past when he returns to TOPGUN to train a group of elite graduates and comes face to face with Lt. Bradshaw (Miles Teller), the son of his former wingman "Goose". Bitter rivalries ignite as the pilots prepare for a specialized mission which will require the ultimate sacrifice from those chosen to fly it.

Release: December 3, 2019

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At the dawn of the talkies, Paramount Pictures poured its resources into a lavish movie intended to plant their flag in the American musical, even as it was evolving. Mary Eaton stars as an aspiring showgirl who must choose between her on-stage career and the love of a young musician (Edward Crandall). Having licensed the name of Broadway’s most extravagant showman, producer Monta Bell recruited costume designer John W. Harkrider to stage elaborate musical tableaux worthy of the Ziegfeld name, and filmed them in Technicolor. The filmmakers further stacked the deck by inserting musical and comedy numbers featuring the biggest names of the Great White Way: Eddie Cantor, Rudy Vallee, and Helen Morgan (who performs her timeless torch song “What Wouldn’t I Do for That Man?”) Special Features: -2K Master derived from the UCLA Film & Television Archive's photochemical 35mm restoration -Audio commentary by Richard Barrios, author of A Song in the Dark: The Birth of the Musical Film -Hollywood: City of Celluloid (7 min. travelogue) -Hearst Metrotone News (2 min. excerpt): backstage footage of Florenz Ziegfeld rehearsing dancers for a new stage production -La Cucaracha (1934 Technicolor musical short)

Release: July 14, 2026

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In this one-hour special, Gordon investigates the history, culture and controversy surrounding the shark fishing industry In this one-hour special, Chef Gordon Ramsay investigates the history, culture and controversy surrounding the shark fishing industry. Each year, nearly 100 million sharks worldwide are killed for use of their fins in the traditional Chinese delicacy, driving a third of the world's shark species towards extinction. Cast & Crew Actors: Gordon Ramsay Director: Helen Simpson Gordon Ramsay: Shark Bait Gordon Ramsay: Shark Bait About this item From the Brand Questions Reviews

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The acclaimed British trilogy follows the ruthless political rise and fall of schemer Francis Urquhart.

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The acclaimed British trilogy follows the ruthless political rise and fall of schemer Francis Urquhart.

Release: May 26, 2026

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The Hero Gang, a nasty group of thugs, are terrorizing Hong Kong with their killer robots. But when one of the robots gets damaged during a mission to kill an outcast, an inventor on the police force takes her and changes her programming. The new code, plus a few injuries to her logic center, transforms the automaton into a robot with a real personality. Bonus Content: 4K Scan from the Original Camera Negative Presented in Dolby Vision Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with Film Historians Frank Djeng and Erik Ko From Brainwaves to Mainframes: Interview with writer Yuen Kai-Chi English Language Credits Image Gallery Theatrical Trailer

Release: May 26, 2026

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The Hero Gang, a nasty group of thugs, are terrorizing Hong Kong with their killer robots. But when one of the robots gets damaged during a mission to kill an outcast, an inventor on the police force takes her and changes her programming. The new code, plus a few injuries to her logic center, transforms the automaton into a robot with a real personality. Bonus Content: 4K Scan from the Original Camera Negative Presented in Dolby Vision Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with Film Historians Frank Djeng and Erik Ko From Brainwaves to Mainframes: Interview with writer Yuen Kai-Chi English Language Credits Image Gallery Theatrical Trailer

Release: August 27, 2013

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A Bronx songwriter turns a saxophone player and a busboy into '50s/'60s teen idols.

Release: August 17, 2021

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In 1963, Delhi med school graduate Prem Sharma (Sanjeev Bhaskar) was anticipating a posh assignment in London. To his surprise-and the dismay of his wife Kamini (Ayesha Dharker)-he's placed in a tiny Welsh mining village that's lost it's longtime doctor, and the culture clashes are on in this 2010-2013 BBC offering. Mark Williams, Mali Harries, Naomi Everson, Beth Robert, Alexander Vlahos, Mark Heap, Indira Joshi, Will Houston, Robert Thomas co-star.15 episodes on 3 discs. 10 3/4 hrs.

Release: August 17, 2021

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In 1963, Delhi med school graduate Prem Sharma (Sanjeev Bhaskar) was anticipating a posh assignment in London. To his surprise-and the dismay of his wife Kamini (Ayesha Dharker)-he's placed in a tiny Welsh mining village that's lost it's longtime doctor, and the culture clashes are on in this 2010-2013 BBC offering. Mark Williams, Mali Harries, Naomi Everson, Beth Robert, Alexander Vlahos, Mark Heap, Indira Joshi, Will Houston, Robert Thomas co-star.15 episodes on 3 discs. 10 3/4 hrs.

Release: August 17, 2021

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In 1963, Delhi med school graduate Prem Sharma (Sanjeev Bhaskar) was anticipating a posh assignment in London. To his surprise-and the dismay of his wife Kamini (Ayesha Dharker)-he's placed in a tiny Welsh mining village that's lost it's longtime doctor, and the culture clashes are on in this 2010-2013 BBC offering. Mark Williams, Mali Harries, Naomi Everson, Beth Robert, Alexander Vlahos, Mark Heap, Indira Joshi, Will Houston, Robert Thomas co-star.15 episodes on 3 discs. 10 3/4 hrs.

Release: May 5, 2017

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(2D + 3D Hong Kong version, both versions on 1 disc) Languages: Cantonese 粵語, Mandarin 國語 / Subtitles: English, Traditional Chinese 繁體中文字幕 / Synopsis: This is a sequel to the story of “Journey to the West - Conquering the Demons”. After killing Miss Duan in the last story, Monkey King is now tamed by Tang Sanzang and has become one of his disciples. Tang continues his journey to the West with Monkey King, Sandy and Pigsy. They encounter and flight with many demons during their treacherous journey. These demon battles enable them to grow and learn how to become a better person. 作為《西遊降魔篇》的後繼故事，唐三藏在上集感化了殺死段小姐的齊天大聖，並收其為徒後，帶著孫悟空、豬八戒及沙僧，一行四人踏上西天取經之旅，路途凶險，除魔伏妖，師徒四人也在取經的過程中有各自的成長與改變。

Release: June 6, 2017

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The Monkey King is back in this sequel to the 2013 Stephen Chow film JOURNEY TO THE WEST: CONQUERING THE DEMONS. Now tamed by Tang Sanzang, Monkey King has become one of Tang's disciples. Tang, Monkey King, Sandy and Pigsy band together to fight demons as they continue their journey west.

Release: February 17, 2026

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A fashion designer (Jean-Claude Van Damme) must join forces with a C.I.A. agent to combat terrorism. THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE. Jean-Claude Van Damme stars in an explosive thriller set in Hong Kong's shady manufacturing scene during the 1997 handover to China! When a shipment of jeans to the U.S. proves counterfeit, Marcus Ray, the "King of The Knock-Offs" (Van Damme) finds himself at the center of a Russian Mafia plot to hold the United States security for ransom. Thousands of tiny micro-bombs, disguised within other manufactured goods, are scheduled for departure from Hong Kong to America. When Ray's company's jeans are found to be the housing for the explosives, he's the one man the CIA can count on to prevent certain disaster! In a territory where loyalty can change hands overnight, Marcus Ray's survival will depend on him knowing the fakes from the real thing. Bonus Materials High Definition (1080p) presentation of the main feature in 2.35:1 aspect ratio Audio: DTS 5.1 Surround & LPCM 2.0 Stereo Audio Optional English Subtitles Archival Audio Commentary by Action Cinema Experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema NEW! Interview with Steven E. de Souza (HD, 40:51) NEW! Interview with Moshe Diamant (HD, 18;24) Archival 2020 interview with writer Steven E. de Souza (HD, 9:49) Archival 'Making Of: Knock Off' featurette (SD, 23.15) Original Theatrical Trailer Collectible Mini-Poster Limited Edition Slipcover (*FIRST PRESSING ONLY) Cast & Crew Actors: Carman Lee as Detective Ling Ho Jean-Claude Van Damme as Marcus Ray Lela Rochon as Karen Lee Paul Sorvino as Harry Johanson Rob Schneider as Tommy Hendricks Director: Tsui Hark Producer: Nansun Shi

Release: February 17, 2026

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A fashion designer (Jean-Claude Van Damme) must join forces with a C.I.A. agent to combat terrorism. THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE. Jean-Claude Van Damme stars in an explosive thriller set in Hong Kong's shady manufacturing scene during the 1997 handover to China! When a shipment of jeans to the U.S. proves counterfeit, Marcus Ray, the "King of The Knock-Offs" (Van Damme) finds himself at the center of a Russian Mafia plot to hold the United States security for ransom. Thousands of tiny micro-bombs, disguised within other manufactured goods, are scheduled for departure from Hong Kong to America. When Ray's company's jeans are found to be the housing for the explosives, he's the one man the CIA can count on to prevent certain disaster! In a territory where loyalty can change hands overnight, Marcus Ray's survival will depend on him knowing the fakes from the real thing. Bonus Materials HD Restoration (16-Bit Scan of the Original Camera Negative) of the film presented in its original 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio in HDR Audio: English DTS 5.1 Surround LPCM 2.0 Stereo Audio Optional English Subtitles Archival Audio Commentary by Action Cinema Experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema Collectible Knock Off “4K LaserVision” Mini-Poster NEW! Interview with Steven E. de Souza (HD, 40:51) [on Blu-ray disc] NEW! Interview with Moshe Diamant (HD, 18;24) [on Blu-ray disc] Archival 2020 interview with writer Steven E. de Souza (HD, 9:49) [on Blu-ray disc] Archival 'Making Of: Knock Off' - featurette (SD, 23.15) [on Blu-ray disc] Original Theatrical Trailer [on Blu-ray disc] Reversible Cover Art Collectible Knock Off “4K LaserVision” Mini-Poster Limited Edition Slipcover (*FIRST PRESSING ONLY)

Release: November 6, 2018

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Determined to bring his family back to life, Gil sends his father Fin back in time to stop the Sharknados from starting. Along the way, he fights dinosaurs, knights, cowboys, and even a robot version of his wife. This time - it’s not how to stop the SHARKNADOS, but when.

Release: August 13, 2024

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Nobody made films like Kira Muratova. Uncompromising and uncategorizable, the Ukrainian iconoclast withstood decades of censorship to realize her singular vision in hypnotically beautiful, expressionistically heightened films that remain unique in their ability to evoke complex interior worlds. Her first two solo features, Brief Encounters and The Long Farewell, are fascinatingly fragmented portraits of women navigating work, romance, and family life with a mix of deep yearning and playful pragmatism. Long suppressed by Soviet authorities, these films became legendary—along with their maker—and they now make for a revelatory introduction to this most fearlessly original of artists. TWO-BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 4K digital restorations, with uncompressed monaural soundtracks Interviews with scholars Elena Gorfinkel and Isabel Jacobs Archival interview with director Kira Muratova PLUS: An essay by film critic Jessica Kiang BRIEF ENCOUNTERS Kira Muratova’s first solo feature already displays her sui generis approach to cinema, in an impressionistic portrait of women at work and in love. Through an intricate play of flashbacks and shifting perspectives, Brief Encounters reveals the tangled romantic triangle that connects a hard-nosed city planner (played by Muratova herself), her free-spirited geologist husband (legendary Soviet protest singer Vladimir Vysotskiy), and the young woman from the countryside (Nina Ruslanova) whom she hires as her housekeeper. Blending observational realism with striking New Wave–style experimentation, Muratova crafts a wryly perceptive study of two very different women bound by chance and each navigating her own career, dreams, and disappointments. THE LONG FAREWELL With its daring formalist freedom, Kira Muratova’s pointillist family portrait so perplexed and unnerved Soviet censors that it effectively halted her career for years afterward. A kind of psychological breakup movie, The Long Farewell traces the growing rift that develops between an emotionally impulsive single mother (stage legend Zinaida Sharko, transcendent in one of her first film roles) and her increasingly resentful teenage son (Oleg Vladimirsky), who upends her world when he announces that he wishes to live with his faraway father. The seemingly simple premise is rendered anything but by Muratova’s dreamy, drifting style, with off-kilter framing, editing, and dialogue continually pushing cinema’s aesthetic and expressive boundaries outward. Top About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews Brief Encounters / The Long Farewell: Two Films by Kira Muratova (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

Release: April 28, 2026

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When Uwe discovers that the Asian classmate he's been bullying has built a raft from scrap wood, they plan to run away and sail to the North Sea. THE NORTH AMERICAN DISC PREMIERE From writer/director Hark Bohm, co-founder of the '70s German New Wave collective Filmverlag der Autoren with Wim Wenders and Rainer Werner Fassbinder, comes this landmark hit about juvenile delinquency and outsider friendship: 13-year-old Uwe - "a magnificent screen debut" (Critic.de) by Bohm's adopted son Uwe Bohm - lives with his mother and abusive alcoholic father in a Hamburg housing project. But when he discovers that the Asian classmate he's been bullying - an equally powerful performance by the director's other adopted son Dschingis Bowakow - has built a raft from scrap wood, they devise a plan to run away together and sail to the North Sea. Marquard Bohm (BEWARE OF A HOLY WHORE) co-stars in this "modern day Huckleberry Finn" (Prisma) that Germany's ratings board tried to prevent young people from seeing, now scanned in 4K from the original camera negative with over an hour of Special Features and a 40-page booklet featuring stills, news clippings and an essay by DER SAMURAI writer/director Till Kleinert. Special Features Introduction By THE GOLDEN GLOVE Director Fatih Akin Working Class In Wilhelmsburg - Writer/Director Hark Bohm Remembers NORTH SEA IS DEATH SEA Growing Up On Film - Interview With Actor Dschingis Bowakow That's Why I'm Here - Interview With Actress Herma Koehn The Death King Sails The Death Sea - Appreciation By NEKROMANTIK Director Jörg Buttgereit Booklet Designed By HauntLove Featuring An Essay By Till Kleinert, Director Of DER SAMURAI, And Rare Stills And Promotional Items Trailer Bonus Materials Introduction By THE GOLDEN GLOVE Director Fatih Akin Working Class In Wilhelmsburg – Writer/Director Hark Bohm Remembers NORTH SEA IS DEATH SEA Growing Up On Film – Interview With Actor Dschingis Bowakow That's Why I'm Here – Interview With Actress Herma Koehn The Death King Sails The Death Sea – Appreciation By NEKROMANTIK Director Jörg Buttgereit Trailer Booklet Designed By HauntLove Featuring An Essay By Till Kleinert, Director Of DER SAMURAI, And Rare Stills And Promotional Items Cast & Crew Actors: Dschingis Bowakow as Dschingis Ulanow Uwe Bohm as Uwe Schiedrowsky Marquard Bohm as Uwes Vater Herma Koehn as Heike Schiedrowsky Katja Bowakow as Katja Ulanow Ingrid Boje as Ingrid Panowsky Günter Lohmann as Günter Petersen Gerhard Stöhr as Gerd Stein Corinna Schmidt as Corinna Hermann Rolf Becker as Policeman Director: Hark Bohm Producer: Hark Bohm Top About this item Similar From the Brand Questions Reviews North Sea Is Death Sea North Sea Is Death Sea

Release: November 16, 2021

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One of the pinnacles of Hong Kong cinema’s 1990s golden age, the Once Upon a Time in China series set a new standard for martial-arts spectacle and launched action star Jet Li to international fame. It brings to vivid life the colorful world of China in the late nineteenth century, an era of immense cultural and technological change, as Western imperialism clashed with tradition and public order was upended by the threats of foreign espionage and rising nationalism. Against this turbulent backdrop, one man—the real-life martial-arts master, physician, and folk hero Wong Fei-hung—emerges as a noble protector of Chinese values as the country hurtles toward modernity. Conceived by Hong Kong New Wave leader Tsui Hark, this epic cycle is not only a dazzling showcase for some of the most astonishing action set pieces ever committed to film but also a rousing celebration of Chinese identity, history, and culture. SIX-BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION COLLECTOR’S SET FEATURES 4K digital restorations of Once Upon a Time in China and Once Upon a Time in China II and III, and new 2K digital restorations of Once Upon a Time in China IV and V, all presented with their original Cantonese theatrical-release sound mixes in uncompressed monaural or stereo Alternate stereo Cantonese soundtracks for Once Upon a Time in China and Once Upon a Time in China II, featuring the original theatrical sound effects, and monaural Cantonese soundtrack for Once Upon a Time in China III Once Upon a Time in China and America (1997) in a 2K digital transfer, featuring 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio and monaural Cantonese soundtracks, along with a stereo Mandarin track with the voice of actor Jet Li New interviews with director Tsui Hark, Film Workshop cofounder Nansun Shi, editor Marco Mak, and critic Tony Rayns Excerpts from audio interviews with Li conducted in 2004 and ’05 Deleted scenes from Once Upon a Time in China III Documentary from 2004 about the real-life martial-arts hero Wong Fei-hung From Spikes to Spindles, a 1976 documentary about New York City’s Chinatown featuring uncredited work by Tsui Excerpts from a 2019 master class given by martial-arts choreographer Yuen Wo-ping Archival interviews featuring Tsui and actors John Wakefield, Donnie Yen, and Yen Shi-kwan Behind-the-scenes footage for Once Upon a Time in China and Once Upon a Time in China and America Making-of program from 1997 on Once Upon a Time in China and America Trailers New English subtitle translations PLUS: An essay on the films by critic Maggie Lee and an essay on the cinematic depictions of Wong by novelist Grady Hendrix ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA 1991 • 134 MINUTES • COLOR • MONAURAL • IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Writer-producer-director Tsui Hark’s sprawling vision of a changing nineteenth-century China begins with this riotously entertaining epic, a blockbuster hit that cemented Jet Li’s status as the greatest martial-arts superstar of his generation. Li displays his stunning, fast-yet-fluid fighting style as the legendary martial-arts teacher and doctor Wong Fei-hung, who, with a band of loyal disciples, battles a host of nefarious forces—foreign and local alike—threatening Chinese sovereignty as British and American imperialists encroach upon the Mainland. Once Upon a Time in China’s breathtaking blend of kung fu, comedy, romance, and melodrama climaxes in a whirlwind guns vs. fists finale that is also a thrilling affirmation of Chinese cultural identity. ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA II 1992 • 112 MINUTES • COLOR • MONAURAL • IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Having chronicled the social upheaval wrought by Western influence in the opening chapter of the Once Upon a Time in China series, Tsui Hark turned his attention to the perils of unchecked nationalism in his sensational follow-up, the rare sequel to equal the dizzying highs of the original. Jet Li returns to the role of Wong Fei-hung, who here takes on the diabolical White Lotus Sect, a virulently xenophobic cult whose anti-foreigner sentiments unleash a wave of destructive violence. Fellow martial-arts icon Donnie Yen dazzles in a star-making turn as Wong’s nemesis, who faces off with the hero in a battle royal that showcases the kinetic brilliance of revered Hong Kong action choreographer Yuen Wo-ping. ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA III 1993 • 112 MINUTES • COLOR • STEREO • IN CANTONESE AND MANDARIN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Jet Li’s third outing as the storied martial-arts hero Wong Fei-hung in the Once Upon a Time in China films is an exhilarating celebration of Chinese culture peppered with a dash of international espionage. This time around, Wong travels to Beijing, where he finds himself drawn into the intrigue surrounding an epic lion-dance competition, spars with a Russian rival for the affections of his beloved Thirteenth Aunt (Rosamund Kwan), and fights to foil a foreign plot to assassinate the real-life Chinese diplomat Li Hongzhang. The eye-popping lion-dance set pieces—which combine vibrantly colored, fire-breathing pageantry with martial-arts mayhem—rank among the most visually spectacular achievements of the series. ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA IV 1993 • 101 MINUTES • COLOR • MONAURAL • IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Though it picks up the narrative thread where the previous installment left off, Once Upon a Time in China IV introduces a new director, action choreographer Yuen Bun, and star, Vincent Zhao, who takes over the role of Wong Fei-hung from Jet Li. Once again, foreign skulduggery and a violent nationalist group—in the form of the fierce women warriors known as the Red Lantern Sect—swirl around a magnificent lion-dance competition, with Wong caught in the fray. Toning down the comedic and romantic elements of the first three films in favor of almost wall-to-wall kung-fu action, the fourth entry is the leanest and meanest of the series, highlighted by a gravity-defying fight atop a field of collapsing, domino-like planks. ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA V 1994 • 101 MINUTES • COLOR • MONAURAL • IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Tsui Hark returned to the director’s chair for the rollicking comedic adventure Once Upon a Time in China V, in which the indomitable hero Wong Fei-hung (Vincent Zhao) tangles with a band of ruthless, finger-removing pirates who are exploiting the political chaos created by the invasion of foreigners in order to terrorize the Chinese coast. The fist-and-foot kung-fu set pieces—including a showstopping, gold-hued melee set in a warehouse of pirate treasure—are plentiful, but Tsui ups the ante by introducing acrobatic gunplay to the proceedings, infusing this furiously entertaining crowd-pleaser with a bracing jolt of John Woo–style bullet ballet mayhem. Top About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews Once Upon a Time in China: The Complete Films (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

Release: November 16, 2021

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One of the pinnacles of Hong Kong cinema’s 1990s golden age, the Once Upon a Time in China series set a new standard for martial-arts spectacle and launched action star Jet Li to international fame. It brings to vivid life the colorful world of China in the late nineteenth century, an era of immense cultural and technological change, as Western imperialism clashed with tradition and public order was upended by the threats of foreign espionage and rising nationalism. Against this turbulent backdrop, one man—the real-life martial-arts master, physician, and folk hero Wong Fei-hung—emerges as a noble protector of Chinese values as the country hurtles toward modernity. Conceived by Hong Kong New Wave leader Tsui Hark, this epic cycle is not only a dazzling showcase for some of the most astonishing action set pieces ever committed to film but also a rousing celebration of Chinese identity, history, and culture. SIX-BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION COLLECTOR’S SET FEATURES 4K digital restorations of Once Upon a Time in China and Once Upon a Time in China II and III, and new 2K digital restorations of Once Upon a Time in China IV and V, all presented with their original Cantonese theatrical-release sound mixes in uncompressed monaural or stereo Alternate stereo Cantonese soundtracks for Once Upon a Time in China and Once Upon a Time in China II, featuring the original theatrical sound effects, and monaural Cantonese soundtrack for Once Upon a Time in China III Once Upon a Time in China and America (1997) in a 2K digital transfer, featuring 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio and monaural Cantonese soundtracks, along with a stereo Mandarin track with the voice of actor Jet Li New interviews with director Tsui Hark, Film Workshop cofounder Nansun Shi, editor Marco Mak, and critic Tony Rayns Excerpts from audio interviews with Li conducted in 2004 and ’05 Deleted scenes from Once Upon a Time in China III Documentary from 2004 about the real-life martial-arts hero Wong Fei-hung From Spikes to Spindles, a 1976 documentary about New York City’s Chinatown featuring uncredited work by Tsui Excerpts from a 2019 master class given by martial-arts choreographer Yuen Wo-ping Archival interviews featuring Tsui and actors John Wakefield, Donnie Yen, and Yen Shi-kwan Behind-the-scenes footage for Once Upon a Time in China and Once Upon a Time in China and America Making-of program from 1997 on Once Upon a Time in China and America Trailers New English subtitle translations PLUS: An essay on the films by critic Maggie Lee and an essay on the cinematic depictions of Wong by novelist Grady Hendrix ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA 1991 • 134 MINUTES • COLOR • MONAURAL • IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Writer-producer-director Tsui Hark’s sprawling vision of a changing nineteenth-century China begins with this riotously entertaining epic, a blockbuster hit that cemented Jet Li’s status as the greatest martial-arts superstar of his generation. Li displays his stunning, fast-yet-fluid fighting style as the legendary martial-arts teacher and doctor Wong Fei-hung, who, with a band of loyal disciples, battles a host of nefarious forces—foreign and local alike—threatening Chinese sovereignty as British and American imperialists encroach upon the Mainland. Once Upon a Time in China’s breathtaking blend of kung fu, comedy, romance, and melodrama climaxes in a whirlwind guns vs. fists finale that is also a thrilling affirmation of Chinese cultural identity. ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA II 1992 • 112 MINUTES • COLOR • MONAURAL • IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Having chronicled the social upheaval wrought by Western influence in the opening chapter of the Once Upon a Time in China series, Tsui Hark turned his attention to the perils of unchecked nationalism in his sensational follow-up, the rare sequel to equal the dizzying highs of the original. Jet Li returns to the role of Wong Fei-hung, who here takes on the diabolical White Lotus Sect, a virulently xenophobic cult whose anti-foreigner sentiments unleash a wave of destructive violence. Fellow martial-arts icon Donnie Yen dazzles in a star-making turn as Wong’s nemesis, who faces off with the hero in a battle royal that showcases the kinetic brilliance of revered Hong Kong action choreographer Yuen Wo-ping. ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA III 1993 • 112 MINUTES • COLOR • STEREO • IN CANTONESE AND MANDARIN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Jet Li’s third outing as the storied martial-arts hero Wong Fei-hung in the Once Upon a Time in China films is an exhilarating celebration of Chinese culture peppered with a dash of international espionage. This time around, Wong travels to Beijing, where he finds himself drawn into the intrigue surrounding an epic lion-dance competition, spars with a Russian rival for the affections of his beloved Thirteenth Aunt (Rosamund Kwan), and fights to foil a foreign plot to assassinate the real-life Chinese diplomat Li Hongzhang. The eye-popping lion-dance set pieces—which combine vibrantly colored, fire-breathing pageantry with martial-arts mayhem—rank among the most visually spectacular achievements of the series. ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA IV 1993 • 101 MINUTES • COLOR • MONAURAL • IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Though it picks up the narrative thread where the previous installment left off, Once Upon a Time in China IV introduces a new director, action choreographer Yuen Bun, and star, Vincent Zhao, who takes over the role of Wong Fei-hung from Jet Li. Once again, foreign skulduggery and a violent nationalist group—in the form of the fierce women warriors known as the Red Lantern Sect—swirl around a magnificent lion-dance competition, with Wong caught in the fray. Toning down the comedic and romantic elements of the first three films in favor of almost wall-to-wall kung-fu action, the fourth entry is the leanest and meanest of the series, highlighted by a gravity-defying fight atop a field of collapsing, domino-like planks. ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA V 1994 • 101 MINUTES • COLOR • MONAURAL • IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Tsui Hark returned to the director’s chair for the rollicking comedic adventure Once Upon a Time in China V, in which the indomitable hero Wong Fei-hung (Vincent Zhao) tangles with a band of ruthless, finger-removing pirates who are exploiting the political chaos created by the invasion of foreigners in order to terrorize the Chinese coast. The fist-and-foot kung-fu set pieces—including a showstopping, gold-hued melee set in a warehouse of pirate treasure—are plentiful, but Tsui ups the ante by introducing acrobatic gunplay to the proceedings, infusing this furiously entertaining crowd-pleaser with a bracing jolt of John Woo–style bullet ballet mayhem. Top About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews Once Upon a Time in China: The Complete Films (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

Release: November 16, 2021

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One of the pinnacles of Hong Kong cinema’s 1990s golden age, the Once Upon a Time in China series set a new standard for martial-arts spectacle and launched action star Jet Li to international fame. It brings to vivid life the colorful world of China in the late nineteenth century, an era of immense cultural and technological change, as Western imperialism clashed with tradition and public order was upended by the threats of foreign espionage and rising nationalism. Against this turbulent backdrop, one man—the real-life martial-arts master, physician, and folk hero Wong Fei-hung—emerges as a noble protector of Chinese values as the country hurtles toward modernity. Conceived by Hong Kong New Wave leader Tsui Hark, this epic cycle is not only a dazzling showcase for some of the most astonishing action set pieces ever committed to film but also a rousing celebration of Chinese identity, history, and culture. SIX-BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION COLLECTOR’S SET FEATURES 4K digital restorations of Once Upon a Time in China and Once Upon a Time in China II and III, and new 2K digital restorations of Once Upon a Time in China IV and V, all presented with their original Cantonese theatrical-release sound mixes in uncompressed monaural or stereo Alternate stereo Cantonese soundtracks for Once Upon a Time in China and Once Upon a Time in China II, featuring the original theatrical sound effects, and monaural Cantonese soundtrack for Once Upon a Time in China III Once Upon a Time in China and America (1997) in a 2K digital transfer, featuring 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio and monaural Cantonese soundtracks, along with a stereo Mandarin track with the voice of actor Jet Li New interviews with director Tsui Hark, Film Workshop cofounder Nansun Shi, editor Marco Mak, and critic Tony Rayns Excerpts from audio interviews with Li conducted in 2004 and ’05 Deleted scenes from Once Upon a Time in China III Documentary from 2004 about the real-life martial-arts hero Wong Fei-hung From Spikes to Spindles, a 1976 documentary about New York City’s Chinatown featuring uncredited work by Tsui Excerpts from a 2019 master class given by martial-arts choreographer Yuen Wo-ping Archival interviews featuring Tsui and actors John Wakefield, Donnie Yen, and Yen Shi-kwan Behind-the-scenes footage for Once Upon a Time in China and Once Upon a Time in China and America Making-of program from 1997 on Once Upon a Time in China and America Trailers New English subtitle translations PLUS: An essay on the films by critic Maggie Lee and an essay on the cinematic depictions of Wong by novelist Grady Hendrix ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA 1991 • 134 MINUTES • COLOR • MONAURAL • IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Writer-producer-director Tsui Hark’s sprawling vision of a changing nineteenth-century China begins with this riotously entertaining epic, a blockbuster hit that cemented Jet Li’s status as the greatest martial-arts superstar of his generation. Li displays his stunning, fast-yet-fluid fighting style as the legendary martial-arts teacher and doctor Wong Fei-hung, who, with a band of loyal disciples, battles a host of nefarious forces—foreign and local alike—threatening Chinese sovereignty as British and American imperialists encroach upon the Mainland. Once Upon a Time in China’s breathtaking blend of kung fu, comedy, romance, and melodrama climaxes in a whirlwind guns vs. fists finale that is also a thrilling affirmation of Chinese cultural identity. ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA II 1992 • 112 MINUTES • COLOR • MONAURAL • IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Having chronicled the social upheaval wrought by Western influence in the opening chapter of the Once Upon a Time in China series, Tsui Hark turned his attention to the perils of unchecked nationalism in his sensational follow-up, the rare sequel to equal the dizzying highs of the original. Jet Li returns to the role of Wong Fei-hung, who here takes on the diabolical White Lotus Sect, a virulently xenophobic cult whose anti-foreigner sentiments unleash a wave of destructive violence. Fellow martial-arts icon Donnie Yen dazzles in a star-making turn as Wong’s nemesis, who faces off with the hero in a battle royal that showcases the kinetic brilliance of revered Hong Kong action choreographer Yuen Wo-ping. ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA III 1993 • 112 MINUTES • COLOR • STEREO • IN CANTONESE AND MANDARIN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Jet Li’s third outing as the storied martial-arts hero Wong Fei-hung in the Once Upon a Time in China films is an exhilarating celebration of Chinese culture peppered with a dash of international espionage. This time around, Wong travels to Beijing, where he finds himself drawn into the intrigue surrounding an epic lion-dance competition, spars with a Russian rival for the affections of his beloved Thirteenth Aunt (Rosamund Kwan), and fights to foil a foreign plot to assassinate the real-life Chinese diplomat Li Hongzhang. The eye-popping lion-dance set pieces—which combine vibrantly colored, fire-breathing pageantry with martial-arts mayhem—rank among the most visually spectacular achievements of the series. ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA IV 1993 • 101 MINUTES • COLOR • MONAURAL • IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Though it picks up the narrative thread where the previous installment left off, Once Upon a Time in China IV introduces a new director, action choreographer Yuen Bun, and star, Vincent Zhao, who takes over the role of Wong Fei-hung from Jet Li. Once again, foreign skulduggery and a violent nationalist group—in the form of the fierce women warriors known as the Red Lantern Sect—swirl around a magnificent lion-dance competition, with Wong caught in the fray. Toning down the comedic and romantic elements of the first three films in favor of almost wall-to-wall kung-fu action, the fourth entry is the leanest and meanest of the series, highlighted by a gravity-defying fight atop a field of collapsing, domino-like planks. ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA V 1994 • 101 MINUTES • COLOR • MONAURAL • IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Tsui Hark returned to the director’s chair for the rollicking comedic adventure Once Upon a Time in China V, in which the indomitable hero Wong Fei-hung (Vincent Zhao) tangles with a band of ruthless, finger-removing pirates who are exploiting the political chaos created by the invasion of foreigners in order to terrorize the Chinese coast. The fist-and-foot kung-fu set pieces—including a showstopping, gold-hued melee set in a warehouse of pirate treasure—are plentiful, but Tsui ups the ante by introducing acrobatic gunplay to the proceedings, infusing this furiously entertaining crowd-pleaser with a bracing jolt of John Woo–style bullet ballet mayhem. Top About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews Once Upon a Time in China: The Complete Films (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

Release: November 16, 2021

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One of the pinnacles of Hong Kong cinema’s 1990s golden age, the Once Upon a Time in China series set a new standard for martial-arts spectacle and launched action star Jet Li to international fame. It brings to vivid life the colorful world of China in the late nineteenth century, an era of immense cultural and technological change, as Western imperialism clashed with tradition and public order was upended by the threats of foreign espionage and rising nationalism. Against this turbulent backdrop, one man—the real-life martial-arts master, physician, and folk hero Wong Fei-hung—emerges as a noble protector of Chinese values as the country hurtles toward modernity. Conceived by Hong Kong New Wave leader Tsui Hark, this epic cycle is not only a dazzling showcase for some of the most astonishing action set pieces ever committed to film but also a rousing celebration of Chinese identity, history, and culture. SIX-BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION COLLECTOR’S SET FEATURES 4K digital restorations of Once Upon a Time in China and Once Upon a Time in China II and III, and new 2K digital restorations of Once Upon a Time in China IV and V, all presented with their original Cantonese theatrical-release sound mixes in uncompressed monaural or stereo Alternate stereo Cantonese soundtracks for Once Upon a Time in China and Once Upon a Time in China II, featuring the original theatrical sound effects, and monaural Cantonese soundtrack for Once Upon a Time in China III Once Upon a Time in China and America (1997) in a 2K digital transfer, featuring 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio and monaural Cantonese soundtracks, along with a stereo Mandarin track with the voice of actor Jet Li New interviews with director Tsui Hark, Film Workshop cofounder Nansun Shi, editor Marco Mak, and critic Tony Rayns Excerpts from audio interviews with Li conducted in 2004 and ’05 Deleted scenes from Once Upon a Time in China III Documentary from 2004 about the real-life martial-arts hero Wong Fei-hung From Spikes to Spindles, a 1976 documentary about New York City’s Chinatown featuring uncredited work by Tsui Excerpts from a 2019 master class given by martial-arts choreographer Yuen Wo-ping Archival interviews featuring Tsui and actors John Wakefield, Donnie Yen, and Yen Shi-kwan Behind-the-scenes footage for Once Upon a Time in China and Once Upon a Time in China and America Making-of program from 1997 on Once Upon a Time in China and America Trailers New English subtitle translations PLUS: An essay on the films by critic Maggie Lee and an essay on the cinematic depictions of Wong by novelist Grady Hendrix ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA 1991 • 134 MINUTES • COLOR • MONAURAL • IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Writer-producer-director Tsui Hark’s sprawling vision of a changing nineteenth-century China begins with this riotously entertaining epic, a blockbuster hit that cemented Jet Li’s status as the greatest martial-arts superstar of his generation. Li displays his stunning, fast-yet-fluid fighting style as the legendary martial-arts teacher and doctor Wong Fei-hung, who, with a band of loyal disciples, battles a host of nefarious forces—foreign and local alike—threatening Chinese sovereignty as British and American imperialists encroach upon the Mainland. Once Upon a Time in China’s breathtaking blend of kung fu, comedy, romance, and melodrama climaxes in a whirlwind guns vs. fists finale that is also a thrilling affirmation of Chinese cultural identity. ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA II 1992 • 112 MINUTES • COLOR • MONAURAL • IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Having chronicled the social upheaval wrought by Western influence in the opening chapter of the Once Upon a Time in China series, Tsui Hark turned his attention to the perils of unchecked nationalism in his sensational follow-up, the rare sequel to equal the dizzying highs of the original. Jet Li returns to the role of Wong Fei-hung, who here takes on the diabolical White Lotus Sect, a virulently xenophobic cult whose anti-foreigner sentiments unleash a wave of destructive violence. Fellow martial-arts icon Donnie Yen dazzles in a star-making turn as Wong’s nemesis, who faces off with the hero in a battle royal that showcases the kinetic brilliance of revered Hong Kong action choreographer Yuen Wo-ping. ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA III 1993 • 112 MINUTES • COLOR • STEREO • IN CANTONESE AND MANDARIN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Jet Li’s third outing as the storied martial-arts hero Wong Fei-hung in the Once Upon a Time in China films is an exhilarating celebration of Chinese culture peppered with a dash of international espionage. This time around, Wong travels to Beijing, where he finds himself drawn into the intrigue surrounding an epic lion-dance competition, spars with a Russian rival for the affections of his beloved Thirteenth Aunt (Rosamund Kwan), and fights to foil a foreign plot to assassinate the real-life Chinese diplomat Li Hongzhang. The eye-popping lion-dance set pieces—which combine vibrantly colored, fire-breathing pageantry with martial-arts mayhem—rank among the most visually spectacular achievements of the series. ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA IV 1993 • 101 MINUTES • COLOR • MONAURAL • IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Though it picks up the narrative thread where the previous installment left off, Once Upon a Time in China IV introduces a new director, action choreographer Yuen Bun, and star, Vincent Zhao, who takes over the role of Wong Fei-hung from Jet Li. Once again, foreign skulduggery and a violent nationalist group—in the form of the fierce women warriors known as the Red Lantern Sect—swirl around a magnificent lion-dance competition, with Wong caught in the fray. Toning down the comedic and romantic elements of the first three films in favor of almost wall-to-wall kung-fu action, the fourth entry is the leanest and meanest of the series, highlighted by a gravity-defying fight atop a field of collapsing, domino-like planks. ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA V 1994 • 101 MINUTES • COLOR • MONAURAL • IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Tsui Hark returned to the director’s chair for the rollicking comedic adventure Once Upon a Time in China V, in which the indomitable hero Wong Fei-hung (Vincent Zhao) tangles with a band of ruthless, finger-removing pirates who are exploiting the political chaos created by the invasion of foreigners in order to terrorize the Chinese coast. The fist-and-foot kung-fu set pieces—including a showstopping, gold-hued melee set in a warehouse of pirate treasure—are plentiful, but Tsui ups the ante by introducing acrobatic gunplay to the proceedings, infusing this furiously entertaining crowd-pleaser with a bracing jolt of John Woo–style bullet ballet mayhem. Top About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews Once Upon a Time in China: The Complete Films (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

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One of the pinnacles of Hong Kong cinema’s 1990s golden age, the Once Upon a Time in China series set a new standard for martial-arts spectacle and launched action star Jet Li to international fame. It brings to vivid life the colorful world of China in the late nineteenth century, an era of immense cultural and technological change, as Western imperialism clashed with tradition and public order was upended by the threats of foreign espionage and rising nationalism. Against this turbulent backdrop, one man—the real-life martial-arts master, physician, and folk hero Wong Fei-hung—emerges as a noble protector of Chinese values as the country hurtles toward modernity. Conceived by Hong Kong New Wave leader Tsui Hark, this epic cycle is not only a dazzling showcase for some of the most astonishing action set pieces ever committed to film but also a rousing celebration of Chinese identity, history, and culture. SIX-BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION COLLECTOR’S SET FEATURES 4K digital restorations of Once Upon a Time in China and Once Upon a Time in China II and III, and new 2K digital restorations of Once Upon a Time in China IV and V, all presented with their original Cantonese theatrical-release sound mixes in uncompressed monaural or stereo Alternate stereo Cantonese soundtracks for Once Upon a Time in China and Once Upon a Time in China II, featuring the original theatrical sound effects, and monaural Cantonese soundtrack for Once Upon a Time in China III Once Upon a Time in China and America (1997) in a 2K digital transfer, featuring 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio and monaural Cantonese soundtracks, along with a stereo Mandarin track with the voice of actor Jet Li New interviews with director Tsui Hark, Film Workshop cofounder Nansun Shi, editor Marco Mak, and critic Tony Rayns Excerpts from audio interviews with Li conducted in 2004 and ’05 Deleted scenes from Once Upon a Time in China III Documentary from 2004 about the real-life martial-arts hero Wong Fei-hung From Spikes to Spindles, a 1976 documentary about New York City’s Chinatown featuring uncredited work by Tsui Excerpts from a 2019 master class given by martial-arts choreographer Yuen Wo-ping Archival interviews featuring Tsui and actors John Wakefield, Donnie Yen, and Yen Shi-kwan Behind-the-scenes footage for Once Upon a Time in China and Once Upon a Time in China and America Making-of program from 1997 on Once Upon a Time in China and America Trailers New English subtitle translations PLUS: An essay on the films by critic Maggie Lee and an essay on the cinematic depictions of Wong by novelist Grady Hendrix ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA 1991 • 134 MINUTES • COLOR • MONAURAL • IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Writer-producer-director Tsui Hark’s sprawling vision of a changing nineteenth-century China begins with this riotously entertaining epic, a blockbuster hit that cemented Jet Li’s status as the greatest martial-arts superstar of his generation. Li displays his stunning, fast-yet-fluid fighting style as the legendary martial-arts teacher and doctor Wong Fei-hung, who, with a band of loyal disciples, battles a host of nefarious forces—foreign and local alike—threatening Chinese sovereignty as British and American imperialists encroach upon the Mainland. Once Upon a Time in China’s breathtaking blend of kung fu, comedy, romance, and melodrama climaxes in a whirlwind guns vs. fists finale that is also a thrilling affirmation of Chinese cultural identity. ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA II 1992 • 112 MINUTES • COLOR • MONAURAL • IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Having chronicled the social upheaval wrought by Western influence in the opening chapter of the Once Upon a Time in China series, Tsui Hark turned his attention to the perils of unchecked nationalism in his sensational follow-up, the rare sequel to equal the dizzying highs of the original. Jet Li returns to the role of Wong Fei-hung, who here takes on the diabolical White Lotus Sect, a virulently xenophobic cult whose anti-foreigner sentiments unleash a wave of destructive violence. Fellow martial-arts icon Donnie Yen dazzles in a star-making turn as Wong’s nemesis, who faces off with the hero in a battle royal that showcases the kinetic brilliance of revered Hong Kong action choreographer Yuen Wo-ping. ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA III 1993 • 112 MINUTES • COLOR • STEREO • IN CANTONESE AND MANDARIN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Jet Li’s third outing as the storied martial-arts hero Wong Fei-hung in the Once Upon a Time in China films is an exhilarating celebration of Chinese culture peppered with a dash of international espionage. This time around, Wong travels to Beijing, where he finds himself drawn into the intrigue surrounding an epic lion-dance competition, spars with a Russian rival for the affections of his beloved Thirteenth Aunt (Rosamund Kwan), and fights to foil a foreign plot to assassinate the real-life Chinese diplomat Li Hongzhang. The eye-popping lion-dance set pieces—which combine vibrantly colored, fire-breathing pageantry with martial-arts mayhem—rank among the most visually spectacular achievements of the series. ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA IV 1993 • 101 MINUTES • COLOR • MONAURAL • IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Though it picks up the narrative thread where the previous installment left off, Once Upon a Time in China IV introduces a new director, action choreographer Yuen Bun, and star, Vincent Zhao, who takes over the role of Wong Fei-hung from Jet Li. Once again, foreign skulduggery and a violent nationalist group—in the form of the fierce women warriors known as the Red Lantern Sect—swirl around a magnificent lion-dance competition, with Wong caught in the fray. Toning down the comedic and romantic elements of the first three films in favor of almost wall-to-wall kung-fu action, the fourth entry is the leanest and meanest of the series, highlighted by a gravity-defying fight atop a field of collapsing, domino-like planks. ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA V 1994 • 101 MINUTES • COLOR • MONAURAL • IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Tsui Hark returned to the director’s chair for the rollicking comedic adventure Once Upon a Time in China V, in which the indomitable hero Wong Fei-hung (Vincent Zhao) tangles with a band of ruthless, finger-removing pirates who are exploiting the political chaos created by the invasion of foreigners in order to terrorize the Chinese coast. The fist-and-foot kung-fu set pieces—including a showstopping, gold-hued melee set in a warehouse of pirate treasure—are plentiful, but Tsui ups the ante by introducing acrobatic gunplay to the proceedings, infusing this furiously entertaining crowd-pleaser with a bracing jolt of John Woo–style bullet ballet mayhem. Top About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews Once Upon a Time in China: The Complete Films (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]