To Say Michelle Yeoh has had an amazing career would be an understatement. A few months ago 88 Films released an early Michelle Yeoh film on Blu-ray when they released Magnificent Warriors. And as cool as that was 88 Films upped the ante big time with the new release In the Line of Duty I-IV.
Our Rating System:
****=Don’t Miss it!
***=Worth a look.
**=An Ok way to spend an evening.
*=You haven’t missed anything.
Yes Madam! (1985) When gangsters murder her friend, Inspector Ng (Michelle Yeoh, Tomorrow Never Dies) is drawn into a deadly search for the men who did it. Just as well she's got backup from British supercop Carrie Morris (the legendary Cynthia Rothrock, China O'Brien).***
Royal Warriors (1986) Returning from her holiday in Japan, Inspector Yip (Michelle Yeoh, Everything Everywhere All At Once) foils a daring mid-air rescue of a gangster being returned to Hong Kong for trial. But Inspector Yip needs to watch her back: that gangster has friends. ***
In the Line of Duty III (1988) Two Japanese thieves have fled to Hong Kong with a tough J-cop (Cynthia Khan, Blade of Fury) hot on their heels. It's up to Hong Kong's finest to stop the villains before too much damage is done!. ***
In the Line of Duty 4: Witness (1989) Cynthia Kahn (The Avenging Quartet) returns as Inspector Yeung. This time, she's on the trail of some ruthless international drug dealers, ably assisted by Donnie Yen (John Wick: Chapter 4, Ip Man) and Michael Wong (Royal Warriors). ***
These four films are action packed adventures that any Hong Kong Fu cinema fan would be glad to experience. The violence could be a bit much for some viewers and there is a bit of adult language. So viewer discretion is advised.
All four of these films are presented in 1080p in the original 1.85:1 aspect ratio. All four films also have the audio options for the original Cantonese language or the awesome English dub! All four include 2.0 English dubs, but the first two include a 5.1 English dub. There is also English subtitles.
These films look and sound simply stunning in HD on Blu-ray! The picture is crisp and clean the audio is clear. But 4 action packed films are not all that is included in this set. 88 Films truly went above and beyond to make a set that Kung Fu film fans are going to be over the moon for. Take a look at what is included as bonus features here.
ROYAL WARRIORS - SPECIAL FEATURES:
* Audio Commentary by Hong Kong Film Expert Frank Djeng
* Missing Aeroplane Inserts
* Cantonese & English Trailers and more!
YES, MADAM! - SPECIAL FEATURES:
* Audio Commentary by Frank Djeng (HK Version)
* Interview with Cynthia Rothrock
* Select Scene Commentary with Cynthia Rothrock and Frank Djeng
* Interview with Men Hoi
* Archive Interview with Michelle Yeoh
* Archive Battling Babes Featurette
* Hong Kong Trailer
IN THE LINE OF DUTY III – SPECIAL FEATURES:
* Audio Commentary by Frank Djeng and Michael Worth
* Interview with John Sham by Frederic Ambroisine
* Hong Kong & English Trailers and more!
IN THE LINE OF DUTY IV – SPECIAL FEATURES:
* Audio Commentary with Frank Djeng and F.J. DeSanto (HK Cut)
* Archive Interview with Donnie Yen
* Hong Kong & English Trailers
As you can see there is so much bonus material here. With insightful audio commentaries, interviews with the stars and trailers. There is a lot to keep you entertained in addition to all four films. But in addition to the on disc bonuses there is some very cool physical bonuses.
First off the 4 Blu-ray discs are housed in a thick cardboard case that features some amazing artwork (seen above). There is not one but 2 double sided movie posters. Than finally there is a massive booklet featuring articles by Matthew Edwards including "Police Assassins", "Force of the Dragon" and "Red Force".
88 Films should be applauded for the amount of material added into this Blu-ray set. This set is more than just a 4 movie set it is a piece of art. You can display it on a shelf and visitors will be drawn to it, it is that good!
So if you love Hong Kong Cinema and strong female characters, In The Line of Duty I-IV is one Blu-ray set your need in your collection. Head over to Amazon and order your copy today!
Out of 4 Film Reels (4 Being the Best) 88 Films Blu-ray of In the Line of Duty I-IV receives......
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