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rederror

11-09-2007, 04:07 PM

WhiteTiger1

11-09-2007, 05:10 PM

I know there has been big discussions about rare films here on the board over the years but just thought i'd ask. I know Snake Deadly Act was quoted as The Rarest kung fu movie in the world (here in the UK) when it was released by Eastern heroes. I just wondered if anybody knows of any rare films that the kung fu fan is really missing out on in terms of fight scenes?

There are movie's that are far more rare then Snake Deadly Act, there's at lease two Shaw's off the top of my head
1.Tiger Boy
2. To Kill A Mastermind

And all kinds of Mainland and Independent films that are rare...Reason most are rare is because of greedy people who don't share.. I have over 1200 Kung Fu movie's and that don't even touch the surface of some of these collector's on this forum I do have many rarities mind you but quality on most of the really rare movie's are grainy and dark and hard to read subs, I still collect to improve on quality! Look through the TRADING/BUYING/SELLING part of this forum and it will help you to learn what's rare or not. And Classic Kung Fu and Shaw Brother's will also aid in your search...:cool:

will91XingYu

11-09-2007, 05:28 PM

Coward Bastard

11-09-2007, 05:34 PM

In this era, the only films that are really rare are either being hoarded or cannot be sourced. I don't think anyone really considered Snake Deadly Act to be the Rarest Film at any time really, but it's claver marketing hype.... I guess.

I'm sure that there are great films and great fights that our community has yet to see, however it's less of an issue now as there are more films available now than most of us will have time to watch in our lifetime.

There do remain some holy grail films, especially in terms of print. These days it seems like real rarities are considered the widescreen or the dub or sub of a certain film.

Sifu

11-09-2007, 06:35 PM

Thunderclap a shaws movie directed by Tony Liang starring Robert Mak and Chen Kuan Tai, i really need to see this movie! Also Ghosts Galore a Hwang Jang Lee shaw brothers film also starring Chin Siu Ho and Lung Tien Tsang. Both of which i really want to get action is by Hsu Hsia.

You mean IVL and Celestial didn't get their hands on it! :eek:d

In this era, the only films that are really rare are either being hoarded or cannot be sourced.

A good example of this would be with Wong Tao, he owns several of the original reels of his classics. And until a company like RARESCOPE does, and DID as the commentary of Along Comes a Tiger revealed, ask to buy the film they're pretty much just collecting dust!

I keep mentioning RARESCOPE all the time on this discussion board because ,even though the prints aren't the greatest, they're getting alot of unknown and previously lost films on DVD. They're not your everyday budget release company, Toby Russell is doing a great job with them!

http://twitchfilm.net/pics/Rarescope%20Along%20Comes%20The%20Tiger.jpg http://twitchfilm.net/pics/Rarescope%20Drunken%20Dragon.jpg

Morgoth

11-09-2007, 06:42 PM

I heard ghosts Galore is poop. To Kill a Mastermind and Hong Kong Godfather is where its at.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=JOAN2mu5CyY
http://youtube.com/watch?v=VbLEkSw-gY8

teako170

11-09-2007, 08:08 PM

I keep mentioning RARESCOPE all the time on this discussion board because ,even though the prints aren't the greatest, they're getting alot of unknown and previously lost films on DVD.

Yeah, its a shame it didn't last very long.

Morgoth

11-09-2007, 08:11 PM

Teako did you here Rarescope is done releasing movies or something? I haven't heard anything.

will91XingYu

11-09-2007, 08:17 PM

I saw they brought out a second demo reel for new films, the latest one was Dance of Death with Angela Mao. Drunken Dragon was really good! And no they're not brining out Thunderclap!

Morgoth

11-09-2007, 08:26 PM

I am looking forward to that Dream Sword/Sword Named Revenge 2-pack. Peringaten posted a clip of Lung fei doing some brilliant stuff with an axe- http://youtube.com/watch?v=BV1QDnWDqeM

It would be awesome if the print looked that good.

fabhui

11-09-2007, 08:48 PM

the latest one was Dance of Death with Angela Mao.

Their latest release which I just got done watching about 10mins ago is Warriors From The Water Margin, I'm not sure if that is a retitle but it's a very good mainland film full of Wushu wizardry and lots of excellent weapons work.
The DVD features the English dub track as well as the Mandarin audio track and remastered English subs.

Well worth Â£5.99 of anyones money!

ironfistedmonk

11-09-2007, 09:01 PM

spoilers

Could this be Warriors of the Sung Dynasty? If there is a tournament fight at the end between the rebel fighters and fighters from the government then thats the one. I would recommend this to anyone, none of that namby pamby fighting like in Undaunted Wu Tang :)

will91XingYu

11-09-2007, 09:04 PM

I think this is Warriors of the Sung Dynasty! Oh my god iv'e been searching for this movie everywhere!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the heads up Fabhiu your a legend!!!!!

Morgoth

11-09-2007, 09:04 PM

none of that namby pamby fighting like in Undaunted Wu Tang :)

:mad:

If it is Warriors of Sung Dynasty I have to have it. I saw that clip on youtube and that is the best drunken style I have ever seen in a movie.

will91XingYu

11-09-2007, 09:14 PM

It is the same movie! Holy shit iv'e wanted to see this for a few years now! That drunken style is insane, it's called Drunken Wizard, it's supposed to be the best mainland film ever!

Sifu

11-09-2007, 09:24 PM

Yeah, its a shame it didn't last very long.

No, the company is still around, I'm interested in seeing more prints. And now that you mention it I just uploaded two big scenes from Drunken Dragon (http://www.veoh.com/videos/v1446997eHKwRsqB?c=Japanfan4ever) on my Veoh channel (http://www.veoh.com/channels/MonkeyKingsMovies). I posted a list of movie scenes on this thread (http://kungfucinema.com/forums/showthread.php?p=36725#post36725) yesterday that I'm uploading up in the next couple weeks. :cool:

I think you'll be impressed by the quality of the prints from this company if you haven't seen them yet. On top of that, they usually run for 7 bucks! :eek:

will91XingYu

11-09-2007, 09:27 PM

Thanks for the videos, love this movie! Sun Kwok Ming is insane! Cool to see Yeung Hung in his weirdest role ever! Also Chiu Tai Ping of the baby venoms is in it and Chan Lung and Chiang Sheng! William Yen was great in this as well!

Morgoth

11-09-2007, 09:30 PM

No, the company is still around, I'm interested in seeing more prints. And now that you mention it I just uploaded two big scenes from Drunken Dragon (http://www.veoh.com/videos/v1446997eHKwRsqB?c=Japanfan4ever) on my Veoh channel (http://www.veoh.com/channels/MonkeyKingsMovies). I posted a list of movie scenes on this thread (http://kungfucinema.com/forums/showthread.php?p=36725#post36725) yesterday that I'm uploading up in the next couple weeks. :cool:

I think you'll be impressed by the quality of the prints from this company if you haven't seen them yet. On top of that, they usually run for 7 bucks! :eek:

I PMed Teako and he knows what he is talking about, unfortunately. :( Sounds like rarescope is done for. Hopefully that Dream Sword/Sword Named Revenge 2-pack comes out. I am really looking forward to seeing Dream Sword.

Morgoth

11-09-2007, 09:31 PM

JustinB

11-09-2007, 11:03 PM

I PMed Teako and he knows what he is talking about, unfortunately. :( Sounds like rarescope is done for. Hopefully that Dream Sword/Sword Named Revenge 2-pack comes out. I am really looking forward to seeing Dream Sword.

The Dream Sword/Sword Named Revenge DVD is out now (mine just shipped from DeepDiscountDVD).

ironfistedmonk

11-09-2007, 11:33 PM

Greenfan should be putting out Dream Sword too in the UK

HAZ

11-10-2007, 12:58 PM

Sad news about rarescope. Fans who didn't pick up their films are just as bad, in my book, as people who buy redsun crap.

Sifu

11-10-2007, 04:12 PM

Sad news about rarescope. Fans who didn't pick up their films are just as bad, in my book, as people who buy redsun crap.

There is no sad news about RARESCOPE!!! I don't know what you people are talking about, this is the second post where someone thought they were closing down. They're still around and have already released a list of future DVDs! :mad:

HAZ

11-10-2007, 04:43 PM

There is no sad news about RARESCOPE!!! I don't know what you people are talking about, this is the second post where someone thought they were closing down. They're still around and have already released a list of future DVDs! :mad:

My friend, I hope you're right - People are talking about their demise lately, though, not just in this thread. Maybe rarescope's owner can give us some info? They haven't updates their webpage in a while.

WhiteTiger1

11-10-2007, 06:13 PM

http://www.shockingimages.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=163
I know of these two being released..

Drunken Monk

11-10-2007, 06:48 PM

I've been looking for "One Sword Stabs at the Sun" aka "Sword Shot at the Subn" with absolutely no luck whatsoever.

You can see a great scene from it 30 seconds into this video...

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WhiteTiger1

11-10-2007, 07:00 PM

I think I have a copie, I'll look around...

5 Element Boxer

11-10-2007, 09:11 PM

I have this one movie on VHS entitled Consumate Power aka Sha-olin Tongzigong (1986). It has the old Martial Arts Video label on the front and back covers. And the label on the VHS tape itself is a homemade sticker which someone typed onto from a computer. I still have yet to see this movie for sale on DVD. I can't even find any reviews on it. But from looking at the info on the back cover, it stars Jet Lee II and Zhang Long, and was directed by Shih Hou. The front cover has a portrait of the real-life 32nd Abbot of Shaolin, Hai-Deng, who was highlighted in the documentary entitled "Shaolin Kung Fu" ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGP-wDjof4o ). I think he had something to do with the production. Below is the front cover.

source: http://www.kungfumovies.net/14424.html

http://www.kungfumovies.net/images/14424.jpg

Anyone else seen or heard of this movie before?

Morgoth

11-10-2007, 10:58 PM

I've been looking for "One Sword Stabs at the Sun" aka "Sword Shot at the Subn" with absolutely no luck whatsoever.

You can see a great scene from it 30 seconds into this video...

6Z-q1ixyr7E

that is such an awesome scene. It has to be one of Meng Fei's better movies. I have been looking for that movie for a while too. I didn't even know what it was called, so thanks for the info.

Sifu

11-10-2007, 11:46 PM

that is such an awesome scene. It has to be one of Meng Fei's better movies. I have been looking for that movie for a while too. I didn't even know what it was called, so thanks for the info.

The teeth on those dudes in the beginning were brutal! :confused:

Morgoth

11-10-2007, 11:57 PM

The teeth on those dudes in the beginning were brutal! :confused:

The Wu Tang Clan are not known for their teeth:D

And right as the first clip ends I think Ol dirty Bastard is putting his pants back on or something. really weird.

whitetigerny

11-11-2007, 12:05 AM

I have one sword stabs the sun but it is a camcorder print.

So it is not on my site.

Brigadier Chow

11-11-2007, 01:17 AM

I got a clean print...no subs though.

Morgoth

11-11-2007, 01:25 AM

I got a clean print...no subs though.

that is tempting. I may shoot you a PM. Does Jack long have a good role?

Brigadier Chow

11-11-2007, 01:35 AM

Jack Long is good in it. Also David Chiang has a cameo. It is in the same vein as ABBOT WHITE 2.

Morgoth

11-11-2007, 01:38 AM

Alright, expect a PM from me in a few minutes.

teako170

11-12-2007, 03:19 PM

There is no sad news about RARESCOPE!!! I don't know what you people are talking about, this is the second post where someone thought they were closing down. They're still around and have already released a list of future DVDs! :mad:

OK, I'll tell you what I know.

Some months ago, Toby Russell mentioned on falkor's site that the Rarescope "label" (not a company) was coming to an end. G's forum has had a lot of techie glitches in recent months, so I haven't been able to access it to see if this news has been reversed.

Indeed, Rarescope did post future releases well in advance and of course some of these were already in the pipeline - hence we just had the recent release of DS/SNR 2-pack.

Other films that were mentioned for future release:
- King of Fists & Dollars
- Ninja In Ancient China
- Chinese Hercules
- Cub Tiger from Kwangtung

I don't believe any of these have actually come out however if Rarescope was still kicking out discs, why is Ninja In AC now going to be released by greenfandvd.com?

I don't say I have my finger on the pulse of Rarescope. Believe you me, I don't want Rarescope to cease either. All I'm stating is what Toby mentioned some months back. Now, Sifu, if you have newer information (not forum hearsay) from either Toby or Cliff at BCI, then please let us know. Thanks...

will91XingYu

11-12-2007, 04:00 PM

Sifu

11-12-2007, 05:26 PM

To tell you the truth, from what I've seen on Amazon and other sites it seemed that these DVD releases were a sign that RARESCOPE was not going under! But now that you say that Toby even confirmed it and others are releasing those titles like greenfandvd.com, (I just visited the website and never heard of them before) that means that Toby and RARESCOPE are most likely selling their releases before they totally shut down.

If you look on Amazon, all releases end in November, in other words, NOW! So I'm with teak on this, I believe their done, obviously if someone finds info elswhere please tell us. For now, as we speak I'm on Google trying to scrounge some info or news together. But it doesn't look good. Quite sad really :( Back to budgets!

In the meantime, there are still a couple releases of their's that I haven't bought of seen, can you seem give a thumbs up or down for either of these two? Please include how the prints looked!

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/6214/c861wu8.jpg

fabhui

11-12-2007, 07:36 PM

I don't think they're closing, the films you listed have been released along with Warriors of the Sung Dynasty and Damce of Death, thanks for the information, i hope they don't go out of buisness theyr'e reallly good!

The following have not been released by Rarescope:

- King of Fists & Dollars
- Ninja In Ancient China

Ninja In Ancient China will see a release in the UK before the end of the year courtesy of Greenfan DVD:D

ironfistedmonk

11-12-2007, 07:53 PM

Sifu

11-12-2007, 10:47 PM

Ninja in Ancient China is penciled in for a December release and Dream Sword is hopefully due for a January release from Greenfan, we should all support these releases, both movies are well worth a watch and if we wanna see more from Greenfan then we need to get behind them.

Ninja in Ancient China is easily the best of the new venoms movies and everyone should check it out, it's Chang Cheh and its got Ninjas, nuff said :D

Is it only gonna be released and sold fromm greenfanDVD.com, I mean I know it's exclusively their's but are they releasing it on other websites and stores? :confused:

I'm kinda interested to see how good the print looks since it came out in '89!

Morgoth

11-12-2007, 10:49 PM

The picture quality on the trailer that was posted looked awesome. Much better than the Rarescope releases.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=vEidX0MpUjo

will91XingYu

11-12-2007, 10:56 PM

I hope they release Monkey Goes West from the mainland crew of Chang Cheh. That looks like one rare film!

ironfistedmonk

11-13-2007, 08:54 AM

Monkey Goes West is crazy! During the end fight everyone is on rollerskates lol

Brigadier Chow

11-13-2007, 06:57 PM

I've been looking for "One Sword Stabs at the Sun" aka "Sword Shot at the Subn" with absolutely no luck whatsoever.

You can see a great scene from it 30 seconds into this video...

6Z-q1ixyr7E

THIS IS NOT "SWORDSHOT AT THE SUN" THIS IS A SCENE FROM "TAKE THE RAP" RE CUT INTO A 1996 MENG FEI MOVIE CALLED "CLAN OF AMAZONS" I HAVE THESE AS WELL. SORRY GUYS I SAW THE THREAD AT WORK AND THERE IS NO ACCESS TO VIDEO THERE.

Iron_Jinon

11-13-2007, 07:05 PM

The picture quality on the trailer that was posted looked awesome. Much better than the Rarescope releases.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=vEidX0MpUjo
geez!that looks like sick movie:D

Drunken Monk

11-13-2007, 07:15 PM

THIS IS NOT "SWORDSHOT AT THE SUN" THIS IS A SCENE FROM "TAKE THE RAP" RE CUT INTO A 1996 MENG FEI MOVIE CALLED "CLAN OF AMAZONS" I HAVE THESE AS WELL. SORRY GUYS I SAW THE THREAD AT WORK AND THERE IS NO ACCESS TO VIDEO THERE.

It seems I was incorrectly informed. I see there is an available release of "Clan of Aamzons." Is it worth the purchase or should I seek out "Take the Rap?"

Drunken Monk

11-13-2007, 10:13 PM

Has anyone ever seen "Fight Among The Supers?"

will91XingYu

11-13-2007, 10:15 PM

I've seen all the fights, and they are really really good. Lu Feng and Chiang Sheng have comedy roles but get to show off their skills a fair bit, but Peter Cheng (Method Man) is incredible in this and so is the other guy i think it could be Tung Hwa Chung (Crane Fighters, Nine Demons) but i'm not sure. If you could find this cheap i'd say get it.

Drunken Monk

11-13-2007, 10:18 PM

Morgoth

11-13-2007, 10:19 PM

Ugh, I hated Fight Amongst the Supers. not nearly enough action, and the fighting that is in there I didn't like too much.

will91XingYu

11-14-2007, 12:45 PM

The only dvd you can get is a double bill with an low budget us martial arts film from the 80's. If you are interested in Fight Among the Supers you may want to watch Attack of the Joyfull Goddess, it stars Ricky Cheng, Chris Lee, Lee Chung Yat, Lu Feng and Chiang Sheng also Chin Lung is in the ned fight as well, it's ok, the ned fight is pretty good it was done by the venoms and Robert Tai.

Sifu

11-14-2007, 05:26 PM

Speaking of Robert Tai, in the interview he did for Toby Russel's RARESCOPE release of Along Comes a Tiger, he looks like he's working in a damn chinese restaurant.

And do you wanna hear something really sad, I heard the same about master choreographer Tommy Lee. Ended up in some cheap Chinese takeout place :(

How sad.

Jesse Smooth

11-14-2007, 07:15 PM

And do you wanna hear something really sad, I heard the same about master choreographer Tommy Lee. Ended up in some cheap Chinese takeout place

I once read that he ran a kung fu school in New York that had failed and then got a job at a Chinese resturant in Texas.

will91XingYu

11-14-2007, 07:19 PM

William Yen owns his own restaurant as well.

teako170

11-14-2007, 08:26 PM

I hope they release Monkey Goes West from the mainland crew of Chang Cheh. That looks like one rare film!

Toby mentioned earlier this year that he bought a package of CC's films from his estate; which is handled by Lawrence Wong Ka-Hee.

He picked up Shanghai 1937 (but not a master), Monkey Goes West, Slaughter in Xian, and Across The River. He was unable to acquire Hidden Hero as they didn't have a print or master. The negs for all these later CC's films are still on the mainland.

will91XingYu

11-14-2007, 08:41 PM

Thanks, i saw they released Across the River, there's a film just released called Monkey Wars from the 80's could this be the same film?

teako170

11-14-2007, 09:37 PM

Thanks, i saw they released Across the River, there's a film just released called Monkey Wars from the 80's could this be the same film?

Only thing I can think of was an Angelo Mao film called New Pilgrims To The West which was done in early 80s.

mantis FIST

11-15-2007, 07:39 AM

I have ghosts galore and to kill a mastermind!

Sifu

11-15-2007, 10:55 PM

Ya know, I've pretty much seen all the flicks from RARESCOPE that I've been wanting to see, except Choy Lee Fat Kung Fu. Looks good and from the promo reel it seems to have a relatively nice print as well, especially compared to budget releases.

Has anyone seen it! :(

Morgoth

11-15-2007, 11:21 PM

Sifu

11-16-2007, 04:29 AM

I liked it. It is a major upgrade from the Groundzero version. Cliff Lok and Phillip Ko are good in it, and the beautiful Yeung Pan Pan is my favorite part of the movie. She lights up the screen with her first fight scene.

So it's looks good, I'm pretty vain when it comes to video quality. I know it's widescreen, but is it above VHS quality or the pile of gangster shit Wu Tang DVDs?

Morgoth

11-16-2007, 04:36 AM

The picture quality is not bad. It is better than most of the other Rarescope releases. And there is a really cool special feature included.

5 Element Boxer

11-16-2007, 10:17 PM

I actually just rented Choi Lee Fat Kung Fu off of Netflix recently. It was the RARESCOPE release, and I was pretty impressed with the picure and sound quality. But I especially liked the interview with, and demonstration by Cliff Lok in the special features. It's definitely a "buy".

Morgoth

11-16-2007, 10:19 PM

Yeah that was a great interview and demo. I am still waiting for part 2!

TheManInWhite

11-17-2007, 03:03 PM

"I actually just rented Choi Lee Fat Kung Fu off of Netflix recently."

That's in my queue for my next set of movies to be delivered. I can't wait to see a better copy of this! Coming in my mailbox today is Magnificent Butcher. :D

Sifu

11-17-2007, 03:15 PM

Cool, I'm definately getting it this weekend :D

Sifu

11-21-2007, 06:00 PM

This is kind of a technical review, and it's relatively short so I'm not gonna put it in the review section! So yesterday I went to Suncoast and picked up 4 DVDs! One being Showdown at the Cotton Mill, a title some of you have suggested. I gotta say though, the print was dissapointing. The one thing that stood out though, was the remarkably low amount of dirt on the print.

But, the singular thing that ticked me off the most was how washed out the colors looked. If I hadn't known better I might think this movie was from the 50s! (Well maybe not that old!) But the colors were so washed out and contrast so high, that it looked almost sepia toned. I will say that it's watchable, but the thing that will tick people off the most are he overly pale colors, it makes it impossible to read the subtitles at times. But there was one stroke of luck, the best kept and cleanest scene in the film was the finale! Thank god for this, because it is a great one!

I enjoyed the movie alot and was extremely impressed by the high production values and climactic finish. I was expecting something a little more low-budget, so that was a treat as well. :D

http://img50.imageshack.us/img50/1077/cf9djx8.jpg

In the end, if I ever worry about the quality of a print all I have to do is compare it to a Wu Tang Clan or Crash Cinema released and I'll be fine! HA HA! :cool:

Morgoth

11-21-2007, 08:26 PM

Whoa! Hold up here. Just so you know, Crash has had plenty of good releases.

fabhui

11-21-2007, 09:28 PM

Sifu

11-22-2007, 04:19 AM

Rarescope's release of Showdown at the Cotton Mill was something special and the furor that surronded its release was deserved as before Rarescope put it out the movie was SUPER RARE!! The only other print that was in circulation amongst collectors makes Rarescope's release look like a Celestial remastered DVD!!

I agree, what's interesting is that there are alot of bonuses with this DVD! I have never thought of Rarescope as being a budget label, but this is quite impressive. A promo choreographed by Robert Tai, an interview with both stars pertaining to the film, and even a mini reproduction poster on the inside of the case! They must've gotten found more promotional material along with the film's original print in that "vault in Taiwan" :D

JustinB

12-01-2007, 11:55 PM

What are everyone's thoughts on the Rarescope release of Dream Sword and A Sword Named Revenge? I'm happy with both of these although I'm surprised that A Sword Named Revenge doesn't have the Mandarin soundtrack - only a (very, very bad) English dub - strange since the print has burned-in subs. Also, I didn't realize that Nora Miao and Doris Lung were in Dream Sword - although Doris Lung's role is not what you expect it to be.

Both titles have the expected print damage and that doesn't bother me considering how rare these are - I just wish the Rarescope releases were encoded to DVD a bit better - they almost always seem to have all sorts of digital issues. Still, like all Rarescope releases, this DVD is definitely worth purchasing, especially if you're a fan of similar Taiwanese films.

Now, if Rarescope would just release Miraculous Flower and the Pearl Cheung version of Burning of the Red Lotus Monastery...

Winfred

12-02-2007, 12:52 AM

Kudos to Rarescope for releasing Betty Loh Ti's swordplay Duel At The Supreme Gate. This one is super rare too.

By the way, is Elimination Pursuit worth picking up despite the print damage?

Sifu

12-02-2007, 02:25 AM

I'd say it's worth buying, it's widescreen so you're already guaranteed that the print is better than most budget releases! And it comes with several bonus fight sequences as special features. Morgoth wrote a lengthy review (http://www.amazon.com/Rarescope-Elimination-Roc-Tien-Peng/dp/B000L43PAC) for it on Amazon, it'll give a little more insight as to the DVD.

http://www.amazon.com/Rarescope-Elimination-Roc-Tien-Peng/dp/B000L43PAC

By the way, nice job Morgoth!

Morgoth Bauglir

12-03-2007, 09:26 AM

Thanks.

If you pass on Elimination Pursuit you should slap yourself in the face.

The Amazing Psycho Per

12-07-2007, 04:26 AM

Wasn't Rarescope suppose to release Return of the deadly blade?
That one seems to have great action.

Morgoth Bauglir

12-07-2007, 07:07 AM

Greenfan is supposed to be releasing return of the deadly Blade. Same company that is releasing Ninja in ancient China.

Greenfan if you read this, can you tell me if there is any way you will be releasing Sword of Justice?

greenfan

12-07-2007, 07:52 AM

Return of the Deadly Blade will be out next year.

You've got a bit of a semi for Sword of Justice havent you, Morgoth. As far as I know, Toby is planning to release it sometime in the future.

Morgoth Bauglir

12-07-2007, 11:59 AM

Yeah as you can tell I really want to see it.:D Hopefully Toby releases it one day. thanks for the info.

HAZ

12-07-2007, 08:30 PM

So the Rarescope Sword Named Revenge is dub? I have a dvd of a nice print eng. subbed with mandarin soundtrack. Weird.

Sifu

12-08-2007, 03:43 AM

Really! :eek: From what company?

JustinB

12-08-2007, 10:11 PM

So the Rarescope Sword Named Revenge is dub? I have a dvd of a nice print eng. subbed with mandarin soundtrack. Weird.

The Rarescope release is English dubbed with no Mandarin option although some scenes are in Mandarin. The English dub is really bad - I wonder if it was done sometime after the original release of the movie? It doesn't seem to feature any of the usual dubbers.

Sifu

12-08-2007, 11:57 PM

Sounds like that's one of the worst and most disappointing releases of their's! :(

HAZ

12-09-2007, 12:45 AM

If you wanna talk about rarescope, run, don't walk to get Drunken Dragon!!!! It's a cinematic experience. Looks like a Yuen Clan film. Don't miss out!

HAZ

12-09-2007, 12:52 AM

I'm not kidding. Leave your house, run to the HKflix warehouse & get Drunken Dragon. Forget everything else. Just drop whatever you're doing & get this movie today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My mouth is agape. I don't have words. That was amazing.

Sifu

12-09-2007, 02:10 AM

It's pretty good, some interesting training sequences as well.

But HAZ, please don't double-post. If you wanna be funny edit your post, that's one of the basic rules of forums. It's not a big deal, just don't do it again.

Morgoth Bauglir

12-09-2007, 07:53 AM

The Rarescope release is English dubbed with no Mandarin option although some scenes are in Mandarin. The English dub is really bad - I wonder if it was done sometime after the original release of the movie? It doesn't seem to feature any of the usual dubbers.

dang, that sucks. Hopefully the movie is good enough to overlook it. But the dubbing cant be as bad as that English dub for Lost Swordship (I hope).

And Drunken Dragon is not the best Rarescope has released (IMO), but it is damn good! Put on your running shoes and get moving.

Sifu

12-10-2007, 03:05 AM

And Drunken Dragon is not the best Rarescope has released (IMO), but it is damn good! Put on your running shoes and get moving.

I think it's got the best video transfer, but the release itself with special features and all pales in comparison to Showdown at the Cotton Mill!

Morgoth Bauglir

12-10-2007, 06:56 AM

I have no complaints about the Rarescope release. For $6.99 it is more than worth it.

Sifu

12-10-2007, 07:30 AM

I have no complaints about the Rarescope release. For $6.99 it is more than worth it.

Neither do I, for the kind of companies they're competing against, they're the top of their class :cool:

Sifu

12-11-2007, 06:48 AM

All that stuff about RARESCOPE ending total, utter bull shit. Let me take a deep breath, YEEEEEEEESSSSSSS!

http://www.hkflix.com/xq/asp/filmID.544642/qx/details.htm

http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/6561/b3dcfh8.jpg

Morgoth Bauglir

12-11-2007, 06:53 AM

Looks like a basher double-feature. i can't wait.

Sifu

12-11-2007, 06:58 AM

Me too, from what I've already read I'm hyped to get it man! :eek:

JustinB

12-11-2007, 08:48 AM

Kings Of Fists And Dollars is coming out the same day as well.

Morgoth Bauglir

12-11-2007, 09:00 AM

Sweet. does anyone know is King of Fists and Dollars is any good? The cast looks really good. http://www.hkcinemagic.com/en/movie.asp?id=1700

Sifu

12-12-2007, 01:36 AM

Sounds ok, but the other two seem more promising especially The Chinese Godfather! :)

Morgoth Bauglir

12-12-2007, 02:57 AM

Sounds ok, but the other two seem more promising especially The Chinese Godfather! :)

I wonder if Chinese Godfather is a Bruce Lee clone type movie. Those rarely turn out very good.

Sifu

12-12-2007, 04:26 AM

I wonder if Chinese Godfather is a Bruce Lee clone type movie. Those rarely turn out very good.

It may, I agree there aren't many good ones, but they're definately some! Maybe this'll be another :eek: I'm hyped to see 'em both.

HAZ

12-16-2007, 08:18 AM

Just wondering - Has Rarescope given up using the white plastic DVD cases? My Dream Sword/Sword Named Revenge came with a black case. It was shrink-wrapped, tho.

Sifu

12-17-2007, 12:00 AM

Just wondering - Has Rarescope given up using the white plastic DVD cases? My Dream Sword/Sword Named Revenge came with a black case. It was shrink-wrapped, tho.

Yeah, they have! The first couple releases did have that nice addition. Just a couple weeks ago I bought Showdown at the Cotton Mill which had that, but all subsequent releases went back to black. Oh well.