(aka "Kung Fu Hustle" or "Gong fu)" )
directed
by Stephen Chow
China/Hong Kong 2004
There is not much I can really add to Michael Sicinski’s spot-on analysis found HERE, except to reiterate the brilliant achievement that Kung Fu Hustle is. Who could have ever dreamed that a meshing of Jerry Lewis and the Shaw Bros wuxia pan films could be possible, let alone work this well? As someone who is typically allergic to glaring CGI effects, you can imagine my surprise to discover that not only has Chow seamlessly incorporated his effects with his live-action comedy, but at the same time almost single handedly reinvented Chop Socky cinema. Balletic camera movements, spot-on comedy, jaw-dropping choreography (courtesy of Yuen Wo-Ping and Sammo Hung) and an abject lesson in the art of the Cinemascope frame, fuel this non-stop cinematic triumph. I applaud Stephen Chow and award this our highest rating. out of
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Theatrical Release: Sept. 14, 2004 Toronto International Film Festival
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DVD Review: Columbia Pictures (Sony Pictures Classics) - Region 1 - NTSC
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Distribution | Columbia Tri-Star Home Video - Region 1 - NTSC | |
Runtime | 1:47:04 | |
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2.38:1
Original Aspect Ratio Average Bitrate: 4.60 mb/s NTSC 720x480 29.97 f/s |
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Audio | Cantonese (Dolby Digital 5.1), DUBs: English (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround) | |
Subtitles | English, French, None | |
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Edition Details: • Audio
Commentary with Stephen Chow, cast and crew |
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NOTE:Original Hong Kong release uses the regular Columbia Pictures logo
at the beginning used in front of American films, yet the American
release only has the Sony Pictures Classic logo on the bright blue
background.
***** The image quality is very strong here and in comparisons to the Region 3 counterpart (see below and reviewed HERE) it is definitely brighter although I cannot find any evidence of digital manipulation boosting. Neither edition looks cropped but the Region 3 has white subtitles as opposed to the yellow ones for this release. The original Cantonese 5.1 audio is booming. This disc is stacked with extras from a commentary to deleted scenes and even a featurette TV special. I defy anyone not to thoroughly enjoy this film. We recommend this DVD whole-heartedly! out of |
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