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New Dragon Gate Inn [VHS] [1992]

VHS ~ Tony Leung Ka Fai

3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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Actors: Tony Leung Ka Fai, Brigitte Lin, Maggie Cheung, Cheung-Yan Yuen, Donnie Yen
Directors: Hark Tsui, Raymond Lee, Siu-Tung Ching
Writers: Hark Tsui, Cheung Tan
Producers: Hark Tsui, Xiao Yi Wu
Format: PAL, Widescreen
Classification: 18
Studio: Contender Entertainment Group
VHS Release Date: 20 Mar 2000
Run Time: 99 minutes

Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

ASIN: B00004R7DF
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 38,294 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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New Dragon Gate Inn is the DVD title of the 1992 swordplay adventure Dragon Inn, producer Tsui Hark's follow-up to Once Upon a Time in China and Swordsman 2 (both 1991). In the wake of the huge success of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon it is a film ripe for rediscovery. A pair of warriors (Brigitte Lin and Tony Leung), who only admit their love when it is too late, have to rescue two children from the clutches of a corrupt warlord. Fleeing through the vast, highly pictorial desert, they seek shelter in the isolated Dragon Inn run by the man-eating Maggie Cheung (traveller's tip, don't try the "mixed meat"). The scene is set for intrigue, romance and exhilarating wirework, as our heroes wait for the enemy to arrive in what is essentially the classic High Noon scenario. The build-up isn't always coherent, though that may have something to do with the subtitles, which are unnecessarily crude. Despite this the production values and high-flying fights are first-rate and the two actresses make the film, particularly the devilishly sexy Maggie Cheung. The final showdown in a desert storm is breathtaking.

On the DVD: In the cinemas this was an absolutely gorgeous 2.35:1 widescreen film, which here has been reformatted to 16:9 TV ratio, sacrificing important visual information at either side and significantly damaging the stunning cinematography. Enough survives to indicate just how beautiful the complete images are, and the anamorphically enhanced 1.77:1 transfer is sharp and clean on exterior shots, though some of the dimly lit interiors display considerable grain. Although only mono the sound is full and free from distortion, providing a good showcase for the atmospheric score. The film can be watched with the original Mandarin soundtrack and English subtitles, or dubbed. Included is an interview with Donnie Yen and detailed text biographies of the two female stars. The music promo is Hong Kong Legends' own trailer, included together with five further trailers for other releases. The original theatrical trailer is also present, and no matter what screen setting it is played at, everything looks vertically compressed. However, change the DVD player setting from widescreen to 4:3 letterbox and the trailer plays in the correct 2.35:1 proportions, confirming how the film was really shot. Though the DVD packaging bills this edition of Dragon Inn as the full-length original version though there is no explanation of what footage has been restored from previous releases. --Gary S. Dalkin

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A high action story of Zhou Huaian, who is forced to take shelter at the Dragon Gate Inn.

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3.0 out of 5 stars It's the correct ratio, 11 Jul 2005

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This review is from: New Dragon Gate Inn [DVD] [1992] (DVD)

The original reviewer is wrong in stating that this film is 2.35:1. It's a 1.85:1 film and the HKL DVD therefore has the correct ratio - although the wrong language. The film is Cantonese and the Mandarin is for other Chinese territories like Taiwan.

Still, this is a good film, with inventive fights and beautiful cinematography. Can be a bit heavy going first time around but well worth the effort

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5.0 out of 5 stars Not just kung fu but a good film as well, 19 Feb 2002

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Compared with the lower grade Hong Kong kung fu films - with no characterisation, dull fight setups and implausible consequences, this film resembles the old TV series 'the Water margin', or even 'Floating Tiger'. There are colourful characters, there is a plot, and there are interesting events other than the fighting. The kung fu is extremely entertaining and well executed, with the semi-magical skills of traditional Chinese stories and everything larger than life. The direction is a very high standard, the quality of the filming is excellent, and the DVD I have is not dubbed. What more could I ask for? Absolutely nothing - I loved it.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Top-rate action from the team of Chinese Ghost Story, 21 Oct 2000

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This recent remake of the King Hu classic Dragon Inn (1969) features Maggie (Police Story) Cheung in an uncharacteristic "bad girl" role, Tony Leung as the hero, with strong support from Brigette Lin as the nominal heroine and Donnie Yen as the superbly evil villain. Pity he's not given more screen time.

The production and direction are from the same team that gave us Chinese Ghost Story, Tsui Hark and Li Hui Min.

First-rate sword-play and atmospheric direction make this a worthwhile addition to the library of any Hong Kong movie fan.

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