Hard Boiled (Two-Disc Ultimate Edition)
by John Woo
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Actor: Philip Chan, Philip Kwok, Teresa Mo, Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Yun-Fat ChowDirector: John Woo
Brand: Genius
Cinematographer: Wing-Hung Wong
Writer: John Woo
Producer: Amy Chin
Producer: Linda Kuk
Producer: Terence Chang
Writer: Barry Wong
Writer: Gordon Chan
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: Cantonese (Original Language); English (Original Language); English (Dubbed)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dubbed, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.66:1
Running Time: 128 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-07-24
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Model: 80192
Studio: Dragon Dynasty
Product features:
- A tough-as-nails cop teams up with an undercover agent to bring down a gun smuggling ring. Features some of the most amazing and influential action set pieces in cinematic history. Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: ACTION/ADVENTURE Rating: R Age: 796019801928 UPC: 796019801928 Manufacturer No: 80192
Movie Reviews of Hard Boiled (Two-Disc Ultimate Edition)
Movie Review: Not the "Ultimate" but Awesome Nonetheless
Summary: 5 Stars
For those of you lucky enough to own the Criterion Collection edition of this movie, you might want to hold onto your copy as none of the extras from that edition are included on this one. That being said, the video and audio on this version easily surpass any previous Region 1 incarnations making this edition a must-have for fans of the movie.
The first disc features an audio commentary by Hong Kong cinema expert Bey Logan. He shows off his impressive knowledge of HK geography by pointing out which locations in the film don't exist anymore and their significance in the country's culture. Logan also dishes out interesting factoids, like the teahouse in the opening sequence was going to be demolished and this happened right after they filmed the last scene in the place! As with other commentary tracks that he has done his encyclopedic knowledge about the film and HK cinema in general is quite impressive, making for an informative track.
Disc two starts off with "A Baptism of Fire: A Featurette with Iconic Director John Woo." He was a big fan of Steve McQueen in Bullitt and Clint Eastwood in Dirty Harry and with Hard Boiled; he wanted to create his own Dirty Harry. Woo wanted to make Chow Yun-Fat like Eastwood's iconic character but with the Asian actor's warm charisma.
"Partner in Crime: An Interview with Producer Terence Chang." He talks about how he met Woo in the late 1970s but that they didn't start working together until ten years later. Chang also talks about the genesis of the film which was originally a psycho who kills baby (?!). Fortunately, after they filmed the teahouse shoot-out, Chang convinced Woo to discard this idea.
"Art Imitates Life: An Interview with co-star Philip Chan," the actor who played Tequila's boss in the film. He was real policeman before getting into film and brought that authenticity to his role. He actually ran a team of undercover cops and speaks admiringly of working with Woo.
"Mad Dog Bites Again: An Interview with Leading Villain Kwok Choi." He talks about working with Woo on the film. Originally, he was hired to only design the action sequences but Chow Yun-Fat recommended him to play the villain's right-hand man.
"Hard Boiled Location Guide": takes us on a fun, fascinating tour of many of the locations from the movie. Some places, like the teahouse (which is now a mall), don't exist anymore and a little historical background is given to some of the places.
Also included are two trailers, the U.S. and Hong Kong versions.
Finally, there is "Stranglehold Video Game Mini-Making Of." This is the John Woo-approved sequel to Hard Boiled that allows you to play Tequila. This extra shows how deeply involved he was in the game's production with Chow Yun-Fat returning to provide the voice for his character!
Summary of Hard Boiled (Two-Disc Ultimate Edition)
Studio: Genius Products Inc Release Date: 09/16/2008 Run time: 126 minutes Rating: RSimilar DVD Movies
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