Member OldPangYau Posted June 29, 2011 Member Share Posted June 29, 2011 I don't blame you for cringing when you see their name. And it's sad, because their SB releases have been some of the best. Hell, they at least still try to have a trailer or two for extras, while Dragon Dynasty has completely given up on any extras. Their SB blu-rays have been pretty damn good too (even if Deadly Duo was a bit too edge enhanced). Hell, I'm still wondering what they may potentially have up their sleeves for Chinatown Kid... but that's the final film of "wave 2", so that may be a long ways away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Pai Mei Posted June 29, 2011 Member Share Posted June 29, 2011 Amazon emailed me this change in the estimated arrival date: " "Lion Vs Lion" Estimated arrival date: August 04 2011 - August 12 2011" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Nakadai Posted June 29, 2011 Member Share Posted June 29, 2011 You don't see many distributors championing these type of films. It's like they're satisfied with people randomly buying the titles at whim. They're selling the market short. Then again I could just be talking out my ass again, but I can't help but feel if these releases were marketed with a little more gusto their sales would reflect that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Sheng Posted June 29, 2011 Member Share Posted June 29, 2011 Wish you was right, Nakadai ! But I don’t think its a case of marketing this product with „more gusto“… Realistically speaking the market for those kinda flicks is simply ultra-sluggish at the moment. My feeling is that TS / MB don't have an additional penny to spend on extra marketing efforts because they (and others) are probably already on the verge of going belly up… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member OldPangYau Posted June 29, 2011 Member Share Posted June 29, 2011 Yeah Im sure they have their logical reasons. I'd rather wait for a well prepared meal with heart and health put into it, rather than rush out to Taco Bell and continue to clog my artiries. Well, you could order from the low calorie Fresco menu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Noelle Shadow Kick Posted July 5, 2011 Member Share Posted July 5, 2011 You know how Tokyo Shock puts numbers on the sides of their Shaw releases? What number are they up to now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Pai Mei Posted July 5, 2011 Member Share Posted July 5, 2011 You know how Tokyo Shock puts numbers on the sides of their Shaw releases? What number are they up to now? I think Lion vs. Lion would be lucky number 13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Noelle Shadow Kick Posted July 6, 2011 Member Share Posted July 6, 2011 I think Lion vs. Lion would be lucky number 13. Thanks! And wow they are slow on releases. I bought KWTGA forever ago and that's 11 haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Pai Mei Posted August 23, 2011 Member Share Posted August 23, 2011 Despite amazon displaying "Temporarily out of stock" on their LvL page, this is not another TS delay. My preorder from amazon was shipped last night, so I guess they are just sold out for the moment. I realize that some members have already received their discs from some other online retailers, but I just wanted to assure others that the major online retailers should soon have them in stock if not there already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member kurtz Posted September 7, 2011 Member Share Posted September 7, 2011 Just arrived! It does not say on the box but this contains english dub, Mandarin and Cantonese (this last one unannounced).... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member kurtz Posted September 18, 2011 Member Share Posted September 18, 2011 I know a few people on the board do not think much to this one but I quite enjoyed it.. Absolutely agree with "one armed boxer"'s comments on the fight ...fantastic but... A couple of "dodgy" moments , an orchestrated dogfight - real or not sure and a little kids trousers being pulled down on screen (naked) - different time , different culture . I know..but how different it'd be today ... Also, the weirdest ending ever - almost a total disconnect from the feel of the rest of the film..A sudden "haunted"/Mr Vampire ending to a kung fu comedy.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member popsjnr Posted October 2, 2011 Member Share Posted October 2, 2011 Always thought this was a classic, dont think Lo Mang ever looked as powerful as here, though I do think he came close in Fast Fingers (remember laughing my head off the 1st time I saw that on an Ocean Shores original video), and the fight between The Mayor-Wang Lung Wei and Sleeping Wizard-Chien Yuen San is amazing (love the old bootleg english print and The Mayor's exclamation "The Sword!!"), and how rough is the battle between The Mayor and Lo Mang, there's even that touch of genius where The Mayor uses the techniques of the Lion head (Mo See Tau) to block and step (militant) round Lo Mang. The end is a let-down I grant you, Wong Yu. (R.I.P) is a bit weed here but it does make sense as he is a schemer in the movie. As for the comedy, to be honest a lot of H.K. comedy of this era sometimes doesn't work...and is that why anybody watches these movies anyway (if I want to laugh I'll stick on a D.V D of Family Guy..if I want to watch shapes I 'll watch Shaw's) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member robbie Posted January 15, 2013 Member Share Posted January 15, 2013 just got this . My opinion is that it's great film despite some of negativety on here. i think it as some of best fight scenes i've scene in any shaw brothers movie. Ending is not as bad as some on here make out. Certainly one of shaw brothers best movies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Drunken Monk Posted January 15, 2013 Member Share Posted January 15, 2013 Certainly one of shaw brothers best movies While I love it more than most, some might see that as quite a bold statement. I feel "Lion Vs. Lion" suffers a little in the middle with an over-indulgence in comedy and so might not make it into the upper echelon of Shaw Brothers films for many. Me? I rate it highly but I understand why people might want a little more form it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Killer Meteor Posted January 15, 2013 Member Share Posted January 15, 2013 I thought Lion Vs Lion was utter garbage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member fatcat Posted January 15, 2013 Member Share Posted January 15, 2013 Okay Ill say the comedy kinda ruined the movie, BUT there was some awesome kung fu in that movie!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member robbie Posted January 16, 2013 Member Share Posted January 16, 2013 if anyone can recommend any other shaw brothers movies with great action in (but not where the fly through air on wires) i would be grateful. i mainly like ones from late 70's onwards as action seems better. here is list of ones i enjoyed out of the liu chia liang films i liked mad monkey kung fu, martail arts of shaolin , diagram pole fighters shaolin mantis out of venoms films my favourites are flag of iron masked avengers return of venoms 5 element ninjas others i like are 5 superfighters, clan of white lotus, monkey kung fu avenging eagle lion vs lion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Drunken Monk Posted January 16, 2013 Member Share Posted January 16, 2013 if anyone can recommend any other shaw brothers movies with great action in (but not where the fly through air on wires) i would be grateful. i mainly like ones from late 70's onwards as action seems better. here is list of ones i enjoyed out of the liu chia liang films i liked mad monkey kung fu, martail arts of shaolin , diagram pole fighters shaolin mantis out of venoms films my favourites are flag of iron masked avengers return of venoms 5 element ninjas others i like are 5 superfighters, clan of white lotus, monkey kung fu avenging eagle lion vs lion Perusing this thread might help you... http://kungfucinema.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3558 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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