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Jstn
03-19-2008, 01:54 AM
"Dance of the Drunken Mantis"? The best widescreen version around? thanks
Morgoth Bauglir
03-19-2008, 02:05 AM
It's probably not THE best, but this set has a very good quality version. http://www.amazon.com/Martial-Arts-Essentials-Films-Yuen/dp/B000VSDN32/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1205892487&sr=8-1

It also comes with Taoism Drunkard, Born Invincible, Kung Fu Massacre, Invincible Armor and Awaken fist. so if you haven't seen a few of the other movies included then it's a great deal.
The Dragon
03-19-2008, 02:13 AM
The Mei Ah DVD that can be found at HKflix is not too bad...


...and it's NOT a boot, fellas.
The Amazing Psycho Per
03-19-2008, 02:22 AM
Yeah, the Mei Ah remastered version is nothing to blow you away but it's pretty okay.
Morgoth Bauglir
03-19-2008, 02:26 AM
Is the picture on the Mei Eh version all scratched up? I recommended the version in that Woo Ping collection because the picture is pretty much flawless. But, it's only partly widescreen, so I am guessing the Mei Eh version has the upperhand there.
The Amazing Psycho Per
03-19-2008, 02:48 AM
No, the picture is pretty clear, it's just that the colors aren't too bright. The Mei Ah remastered is overall nice, it's just not perfect.
dMG
03-19-2008, 03:19 AM
Mei Ah is nice but personally i prefer the Soulblade one - altho Soulblade messed up with the anamorphic flags so it shows in wrong aspect :D

Still the 2 best ones are Mei Ah and Soulblade imo.

Soulblade got some nice extras too. Dub & commentary track if i remember it right and some other stuff.
Jstn
03-19-2008, 07:27 PM
Thanks a lot guys, I appreciate the information.
Morgoth Bauglir
03-19-2008, 09:30 PM
Damn that Soulblade version sounds nice.
gorhama
03-19-2008, 10:46 PM
I have been debating getting the Yuen Woo Ping collection mentioned above...but my mind is made up now.
dMG
03-20-2008, 07:56 AM
Here's a comparison:

http://www.dvdcompare.net/comparisons/film.php?fid=6449
Tigerstyles
03-20-2008, 03:06 PM
the aspect ratio can easily be corrected by going in you dvd players setup changing the display from 16.9 to 4,3.. this shows the film as it should be seen.
a quick fix
thundered mantis
03-20-2008, 10:19 PM
Plus Soulblade´s got nice extras (Toby Russell commentary, DM extra) and has not the blue tints on the latter part of the final fight that the Mei Ah has. I think Soulblade is better on that one
achiever
03-21-2008, 07:13 PM
Soulblade has a tendency to use "dubtitles"- ie they don't buy the rights to the original subs, so they make subs out of the dub. This always turns out TERRIBLE. I haven't checked my copy yet, but I THINK they did here! The mei ah uses the original subs.

By the way, dragon dynasty has a tendency to make "new" english dubs- ratehr than buy the originals. They suck too- SEE last hurrah for chivalry.
Jstn
03-21-2008, 10:24 PM
I think I might look into the Yuen Woo Ping collection myself. Thanks all!
gorhama
03-21-2008, 11:27 PM
Picked this up yesterday!! I agree with what Morgoth wrote in his review that he linked up earlier in the thread.

I was scared knowing this was a Videoasia release that was actually good quality and great based on quantity of marital arts on display. :D
Jstn
03-24-2008, 06:41 PM
Picked this up yesterday!! I agree with what Morgoth wrote in his review that he linked up earlier in the thread.

I was scared knowing this was a Videoasia release that was actually good quality and great based on quantity of marital arts on display. :D

I got it myself yesterday, not bad for the 20.00 I spent. I watched "Taoism Drunkard"....a few good fight scenes, nothing spectacular though; I'd say an all around cool movie as long as you are into the Yuen Clan stuff.