Samuel LoveInfernal Affairs meets E.T. in this wacky comedy sci-fi caper filled with incredible kung fu action. 88 Films knock it out of the park as usual with a wonderful Blu-ray release, utilising a gorgeous 2K restoration from the original negatives. Loaded with special features, this is surely the definitive release of Wong Jing’s beloved 1986 classic.
Synopsis
A high-kicking Hong Kong soldier-of-fortune (Andy Lau, ‘Infernal Affairs’) finds himself on the trail of an alien artefact and forced to contend with both an intrepid lady FBI agent (Cynthia Rothtrock, ‘China O’Brien’) and a Russian crime lord (Richard Norton, ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’). The feet and fists fly fast and funky on sunny Greek locations, on Hong Kong’s mean streets and amid the ruins of an ancient UFO. Populist Hong Kong film-maker Wong Jing (‘City Hunter’) remixes ‘ET’ into a wacky comedy caper that delivers some of the best traditional kung fu fighting ever performed in a modern setting.
Special Features
- Double Walled Matt Finish O-Ring featuring new artwork by Sean Longmore
- Double-sided foldout poster
- Brand New 2K Restoration in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio from The Original Negatives
- High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray™ presentation
- Original Cantonese Mono with Newly Translated English Subtitles
- English Mono Dub
- Audio Commentary by Hong Kong Film Expert Frank Djeng
- “Fight Like a Girl” – Cynthia Rothrock on Magic Crystal
- “Fast as Lightning” – Richard Norton on Magic Crystal
- English Trailer
- Reversible cover with new artwork by Sean Longmore and original HK Poster Art
