Martial Arts Going Blu
Curse of the Golden Flower, Crouching Tiger/Hidden Dragon, and House of Flying Daggers head to Blu-ray
Tags: Crouching Tiger, Curse of the Golden Flower, Hidden Dragon, House of Flying Daggers, Misc DVD 2009 Categories: DVD/TV News, News
Posted by Daniel "monk" Pelfrey on Jul 2nd, 2009
Embarks upon a mystical journey to exotic China through the Blu-ray High-Def releases of the Oscar®-winning masterpiece Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon along with titles House of Flying Daggers and Curse of the Golden Flower, all bundled in a three-disc collection available on July 14, 2009. Set against the magnificent landscape of ancient China, these epic tales feature breathtaking battles, masterful choreography and genre-defining special effects, all of which hit new heights on high definition.
Featuring Asian cinematic talents par excellence including Michelle Yeoh (The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor), Zhang Ziyi (Memoirs of a Geisha), Gong Li (Memoirs of a Geisha) and Chow Yun Fat (Anna and the King), to name a few, these films were created under the celebrated direction of Ang Lee (Oscar-winner for Best Direction, Brokeback Mountain) and Zhang Yimou (Oscar-nominee for Best Foreign Language Film, Ju Dou).
All three films explore the relentless battle between good & evil, fulfilling the principle of honor and executing daring feats with unparalleled martial arts abilities and awe-inspiring special effects.
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Synopsis
Named “Best Picture of the Year” by over 100 critics nationwide! Two master warriors (Chow Yun Fat and Michelle Yeoh) are faced with their greatest challenge when the treasured Green Destiny sword is stolen. A young aristocrat (Zhang Ziyi) prepares for an arranged marriage, but soon reveals her superior fighting talents and her deeply romantic past. As each warrior battles for justice, they come face to face with their worst enemy – and the inescapable, enduring power of love. Set against 19th-century ChinaR17;s breathtaking landscape, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is the action-packed, box office smash from acclaimed director Ang Lee (Sense and Sensibility, The Ice Storm) featuring stunning martial arts choreography by Yuen Wo Ping (The Matrix).
Blu-ray Disc Special Features:
- Unleashing the Dragon: The Making of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
- Audio Commentary from Ang Lee and James Schamus
- A Conversation with Michele Yeoh
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon has a run time of 120 minutes and is rated PG-13
House of Flying Daggers
House of Flying Daggers Synopsis
“Prepare your eyes for popping,” in this “martial-arts fireball that throws in a lyrical love story, head spinning fights and dazzling surprises” (Rolling Stone). “A gorgeous entertainment” (A.O. Scott, New York Times). Mei is an exotic, beautiful blind dancer, associated with a dangerous revolutionary gang, known as the House of Flying Daggers. Captured by officers of the decadent Tang Dynasty, Mei finds herself both threatened – and attracted – to the most unusual circumstances. Here, her heart and loyalties battle each other, amid warriors in the treetops and dazzling combat – the likes of which have never before been seen!
Blu-ray Disc Special Features:
- Creating the Visual Effects
- Storyboard Comparisons
House of Flying Daggers has a fun time of 119 minutes and is rated PG-13 for sequences of stylized martial arts violence, and some sexuality.
Curse of the Golden Flower
Curse of the Golden Flower Synopsis
From the director of Hero and House of Flying Daggers comes the martial arts epic masterpiece whose savage beauty and exquisite elegance has mesmerized and captivated audiences around the world. Set in the lavish and breathtakingly colorful world hidden from the eyes of mere mortals behind the walls of the Forbidden City, a tale of a royal family divided against itself builds to a mythic climax as lines are crossed, trust is betrayed, and family blood is spilled in the quest for redemption and revenge. Starring Chow Yun Fat of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon as the embattled Emperor and Gong Li of Memoirs of a Geisha as his poisoned Empress, Curse of the Golden Flower grants you entry into a dazzling and spectacular world of betrayal, vengeance and passion that will change the way you think of martial arts forever.
Curse of the Golden Flower has a run time of 104 minutes and is rated R for violence.
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Tags: Crouching Tiger, Curse of the Golden Flower, Hidden Dragon, House of Flying Daggers, Misc DVD 2009
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