Member fiol Posted February 23, 2010 Member Share Posted February 23, 2010 any snapshot from the dvd? i'd like to see how the quality is.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WuxiaFan Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 With this post, I am now a MASTER! FTW!!! You're a stud. What does Mrs. Dragon (aka Angela) think of that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member AlbertV Posted February 25, 2010 Member Share Posted February 25, 2010 I'm ordering the VCD with some select DVDs from YesAsia.com, since I no longer have my all-region player (died after 7 years of having it - will get another one soon I hope) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LoBo Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Just be prepared, it has something like 15 min of action out of 138 min. I was very disappointed by the film. ________ How to make a vaporizer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WuxiaFan Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 I'm ordering the VCD with some select DVDs from YesAsia.com, since I no longer have my all-region player (died after 7 years of having it - will get another one soon I hope) What are you going to play it on? Why are you wasting your money on VCDs anyway?? Go with an Oppo Digital player. They're the best universal players, IMO. Check out the Benchmark Reviews at Secrets of Home Theater HiFi: http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/the-secrets-dvd-player-benchmark.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Karlos Posted February 26, 2010 Moderator Share Posted February 26, 2010 My DVD of this - along with my copy of STORM WARRIORS - arrived yesterday from YesAsia.com I have to say I liked it; it's beautifully made, incredibly well acted and the sets - well, words can't do that aspect justice; incredible work, there. That said, it's very much a drama and I think that's were a lot of negativity towards it comes in as it was sold as very much a "balls out" action flick - which it sure isn't. And why the f--- Donnie didn't shave his head for this, I'll never know. I'm sure he had his reasons but bloody hell, he looks like an alien in some shots!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member DiP Posted February 26, 2010 Member Share Posted February 26, 2010 That said, it's very much a drama and I think that's were a lot of negativity towards it comes in as it was sold as very much a "balls out" action flick - which it sure isn't. The usual promo reasons (famous actors for each particular genre). Understandable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member lillippa328 Posted February 26, 2010 Member Share Posted February 26, 2010 was it this or 14 blades that said the whole last hour is action? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member DiP Posted February 26, 2010 Member Share Posted February 26, 2010 This movie. 14 Blades, on the other hand, is packed with great action set-pieces (I've been told the movie has 8 major scenes plus some small ones) so for those who expected to see Donnie do major ass-kicking in B&A should look out for 14 Blades instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member daisho2004 Posted February 28, 2010 Member Share Posted February 28, 2010 OK I finally got to watch this movie today, and I will say it had an excellent storyline and a great cast involved in it. But don't go into this movie thinking it is an Action movie because it really isn't as a few Guys here stated it only has about 15min. of action in the whole movie. Its all about the drama that makes this movie. The fight scenes they had were good I wish there were a few more but I guess the Director didn't want to take away from what this movie was all about. Overall a good movie to watch. BTW if anyone wants to pick it up for a great price I got mine from "almodovars" he is a seller on eBay, this DVD had a great picture and excellent English subtitles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member fiol Posted February 28, 2010 Member Share Posted February 28, 2010 BTW if anyone wants to pick it up for a great price I got mine from "almodovars" he is a seller on eBay, this DVD had a great picture and excellent English subtitles. they dont seem genuine to me it listed 1 dvd and the original release is 2 dvd-set: http://dddhouse.com/v3/product_details.php?ProductID=10540 also some other stuff he's selling dont look original products.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member lillippa328 Posted March 1, 2010 Member Share Posted March 1, 2010 i bought mine at Foreign Flix (Foreign Cinema) in VA for 13.99 good news! They now carry Mega Star! This, along with Storm Riders 2, Founding of a Republic and a whole load of other films, all Mega Star! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member daisho2004 Posted March 1, 2010 Member Share Posted March 1, 2010 they dont seem genuine to me fiol: These are overseas sellers. I buy a lot of my movies overseas because if you waited for an official US release of half these movies you'd be an Old Man. There pressed copies and they look legit enough for me and the prices are great. So again you can wait for a US release or you can get the movie now. And honestly I really never watch the 2nd. disc so its no big deal to see the making of it or the TV Spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member fiol Posted March 1, 2010 Member Share Posted March 1, 2010 fiol: These are overseas sellers. I buy a lot of my movies overseas because if you waited for an official US release of half these movies you'd be an Old Man. There pressed copies and they look legit enough for me and the prices are great. So again you can wait for a US release or you can get the movie now. And honestly I really never watch the 2nd. disc so its no big deal to see the making of it or the TV Spot. if i have to buy a movie i buy the original hk rls (in this case of course) i will never buy a boot (and i'm from italy where these kind of movies (or better, 99,9999999% of asian movies) dont even get a release) and i dont want to give money to the bootlegers. i already hacked my dvd players so i dont have problems with the region things.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member daisho2004 Posted March 1, 2010 Member Share Posted March 1, 2010 fiol: Well again it all comes down to how bad you want a movie, and I really wanted to see Bodyguards & Assassins. I also have an all region player as well, but again the pressed DVDs are superb in all areas, picture quality, sound, and subtitles so I really don't consider them to be bootlegs. If an official US release comes out and I loved the movie than I'll pick it up. But I'm glad that I can get these movies from overseas in order to watch them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member blue_skies Posted March 2, 2010 Member Share Posted March 2, 2010 I'll happily purchase Asian DVD releases as long as they are genuine releases. I want to see many films badly and own a copy of a particular film, yet I refuse to give money to bootleggers. Particularly with niche movies like martial-arts films the money has to go to the right people so that more are made. Couldn't care less if people rip-off Hollywood, most of their product deserves to be ripped off imho. Is that DDDHouse DVD a bootleg and does this online retailer usually sell pirate copies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Asmo Posted March 2, 2010 Moderator Share Posted March 2, 2010 DDDHouse have never sold bootlegs when I've dealt with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member fiol Posted March 3, 2010 Member Share Posted March 3, 2010 dddhouse sells genuine rlses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member David Rees Posted March 3, 2010 Member Share Posted March 3, 2010 ddd house are fantastic, one of the best. Just saw the film and was very impressed...as a drama. Its not an all out action film but when it comes its very good and the acting is top notch too. Go in with the mindset of seeing a great drama as opposed to action and you will be fine. Amazing set design too. HK Legends OOP DVDS..CLICK HERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Morgoth Bauglir Posted March 3, 2010 Member Share Posted March 3, 2010 fiol: Well again it all comes down to how bad you want a movie, and I really wanted to see Bodyguards & Assassins. I also have an all region player as well, but again the pressed DVDs are superb in all areas, picture quality, sound, and subtitles so I really don't consider them to be bootlegs. If an official US release comes out and I loved the movie than I'll pick it up. But I'm glad that I can get these movies from overseas in order to watch them. Be careful with those boots. I wish I would have been onto them when I first started collecting Shaw Brothers and other DVDs I bought online. I wasted so much money. I agree with blue skies. The money needs to go into the right hands. And they can still get you even if you think you know what you are doing. I ordered Red Cliff part 1 off ebay thinking it was legit. Damn thing was taped off a TV station, has HORRIBLE subs that appear when they want to, and it was majorly cut! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Karlos Posted March 3, 2010 Moderator Share Posted March 3, 2010 You simply can't go wrong with these 2 suppliers: DDDHouse.com & YesAsia.com 100% on the level, legit releases only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member lillippa328 Posted March 9, 2010 Member Share Posted March 9, 2010 just watched it ....great movie!!! excelent!!!!!!!! for all yall that are saying theres no action...ur wrong...the last hour had all the good stuff...this is not a kung fu movie,but a good ass movie! The last hour was very intense with plenty of action all in it! 9/10! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member gorhama Posted March 9, 2010 Member Share Posted March 9, 2010 just watched it ....great movie!!! excelent!!!!!!!! for all yall that are saying theres no action...ur wrong...the last hour had all the good stuff...this is not a kung fu movie,but a good ass movie! The last hour was very intense with plenty of action all in it! 9/10! Totally agree, it was more of a political thriller/drama than an all out Kung Fu movie. That being said the action on hand in the last hour was great!! I was watching it and totally engorssed in the acting, the production values and the awesome sets that I didn't even think hey I haven't seen any action. Then when it happend it was very awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member daisho2004 Posted March 9, 2010 Member Share Posted March 9, 2010 Well again I always read the reviews/comments of other people before I buy online from eBay, but I can honestly say I never really had a problem with there movies and I always ask about money back if anything is wrong with the movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member lillippa328 Posted March 10, 2010 Member Share Posted March 10, 2010 Totally agree, it was more of a political thriller/drama than an all out Kung Fu movie. That being said the action on hand in the last hour was great!! I was watching it and totally engorssed in the acting, the production values and the awesome sets that I didn't even think hey I haven't seen any action. Then when it happend it was very awesome. oh 100% man...those sets were crazy beautiful!!! Deff. a political thriller/drama with some MA mixed in, but maan what a good fresh breath of air into the genre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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