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Better Tomorrow (A) AKA Ying hung boon sik (Blu-ray) (1986)
A reforming ex-gangster tries to reconcile with his estranged policeman brother, but the ties to his former gang are difficult to break.Director: John Woo
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:Tsang Kong interview (8:33)
Waise Lee interview (8:33)
"Codes of Bullets: Part 1" featurette (9:10)
Trailer 1 (HD, 4:33)
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Subtitles:Chinese (Traditional), English
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Cantonese DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1 EX -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Extras are not subtitled.
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Extras:Kent Tsang Interview (9:14)
Waise Lee Interview (9:13)
"Code of Bullets" 3 part documentary (30:09)
Theatrical Trailer (5:00) (HD) -
Subtitles:Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Cantonese DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1 EX -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Packaged in a cardboard slipcover.
Extras are in Chinese without subtitles. -
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Commentaries:Audio commentary with Hong Kong Cinema Expert Bey Logan
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Extras:Interview with Chow Yun Fat (in English) (18:14)
Interview with Kent Tsang (in Cantonese) (8:32)
Interview with Director John Woo (in English) (10:51)
"Crossings: John Woo" Documentary (in English) (47:14)
Interview with Producer Tsui Hark (in English) (22:22)
"Die Hard" featurette (in Cantonese) (8:45)
Theatrical Trailer (4:27)
"A Better Tomorrow II" Theatrical Trailer (5:54) -
Subtitles:Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Cantonese DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Cantonese LPCM 2.0 Stereo
Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Extras include optional Chinese (Traditional) subtitles.
LPCM stereo tracks are downmixed from the refoleyed 5.1 and not the original audio.
Also available in a 3 disc "A Better Tomorrow Trilogy" boxset in a sturdy carboard slipcase. -
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OVERALL: Draw
The Hong Kong 4K Remastered edition has a new transfer with 7.1 audio.
The Chinese release has differing exclusive extras but uses an older transfer and 5.1 audio.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray A Hong Kong- Kam & Ronson Enterprises - No cuts (95:15)
- Blu-ray A 4K Remastered Hong Kong- Kam & Ronson Enterprises - No cuts (95:47).
- Blu-ray ALL China- Hualu Publishng & Media Co. Ltd - No cuts (95:49).
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Comparison added by Samuel_Scott on 16/08/11
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 07/11/16UPDATE LOG:
16/08/11: Initial entry.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
19/07/16: Addition of HK 4K, capsaholic.
07/11/16: Addition of China.
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