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(aka "Za jia xiao zi" or "The Jade Warriors")
Directed by Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
Hong Kong 1979
Another fast and furious kung fu comedy classic directed by Sammo Hung (The
Millionaires’ Express), Knockabout features a cast of martial
arts movie legends including Yuen Biao (The
Prodigal Son), Bryan “Beardy” Leung Kar-yan (Warriors
Two), and Lau Kar-wing (Odd
Couple) alongside Hung himself. *** After being cheated out of some money, two small time crooks convince a martial arts expert to take them on as students. |
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Theatrical Release: April 12th, 1979
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Review: Eureka - Region 'B' - Blu-ray
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Distribution | Eureka - Region 'B' - Blu-ray | |
Runtime |
Original HK Version: 1:44:44.909 Export Version: 1:33:04.375 |
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2.35 :1 1080P Dual-layered Blu-rayDisc Size: 49,180,235,799 bytesOriginal HK Version: 28,909,108,608 bytes Export Version: 16,845,100,608 bytes Video Bitrate: 26.91 Mbps / 17.97 MbpsCodec: MPEG-4 AVC Video |
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Original HK Version:
LPCM Audio Chinese 1152 kbps
1.0 / 48 kHz / 1152 kbps / 24-bit LPCM Audio English 1152 kbps 1.0 / 48 kHz / 1152 kbps / 24-bit Export Version: LPCM Audio English 1152 kbps 1.0 / 48 kHz / 1152 kbps / 24-bit Commentaries: Dolby Digital Audio English 192 kbps 2.0 / 48 kHz / 192 kbps |
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Subtitles | English, None | |
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Release Information: Studio: Eureka
2.35 :1 1080P Dual-layered Blu-rayDisc Size: 49,180,235,799 bytesOriginal HK Version: 28,909,108,608 bytes Export Version: 16,845,100,608 bytes Video Bitrate: 26.91 Mbps / 17.97 MbpsCodec: MPEG-4 AVC Video
Edition Details:
• Brand new feature length audio commentary on the Hong Kong Version by
Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) and Michael Worth
Transparent Blu-ray Case inside slipcase Chapters 10 / 9 |
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On their
Blu-ray,
Eureka use a linear PCM mono track (24-bit) in the
original Cantonese language while offering a similarly encoded English
DUB option. I believe it is the same translation as on the Export
version. Knockabout
has many acrobatic fight sequences and plenty of aggression. It's all
quite authentically flat and hollow that we nostalgically recall from
the genre and era of Hong Kong classics. The score is by composer Frankie
Chan (Dreadnaught,
The
Odd Couple, Fallen
Angels,
The
Fearless Hyena, Chungking
Express,
The Prodigal Son) that
adds further to the charm of the comedic moments yet sounding more
intense for the physical conflicts.. Eureka offer optional English subtitles on
their Region 'B'
Blu-ray.
The Eureka
Blu-ray
offers a two new commentary tracks. The
first is for the original 'Hong Kong version' and has Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) and actor, martial artist
Michael Worth - they also did the fine commentary together on Eureka's,
simultaneously-released
Dreadnaught
Blu-ray. Frank's
expertise offers so much in terms of the genre, specifics on the cast
and production, and plenty to fill the film's running time with edifying
material. Michael Worth also added important value as someone working in the industry.
This was another enjoyable commentary. The second
was for the 'Export Version' and has Mike Leeder (editor of
100% Jackie Chan: The Essential Companion) and Arne Venem who
always have fun - working well together. They are true fans. There are older
interviews with Sammo Hung, Bryan “Beardy” Leung Kar-yan and Grandmaster
Chan Sau Chang (aka The Monkey King), a master of Monkey Style
kung fu - the latter for over twenty-five, informative, minutes. These
three interviews were part of last digital releases. There is a deleted
scene, trailer and the package has a limited-edition collector’s booklet
featuring new writing by James Oliver, a reversible sleeve featuring
original poster artwork and the LE O-Card slipcase (see below.)
Sammo Kam-Bo Hung's Knockabout
is a wonderful example of the best of this genre. The impressive fight
sequences are expertly choreographed and physically outstanding. There
seems to be a preponderance of facial expression for the humor - which
is abundant, and funny, in Knockabout. The build to the finale
offers exciting anticipation with themes of revenge, justice, friendship
and discipline. It's a great film experience - one I thoroughly
appreciated via the stacked Eureka Blu-ray
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