DVD Released by : Mega Star |
Player reviewed with : Sony S3000 |
Receiver reviewed with : Sony 925 |
Features: |
Interactive Menus |
Scene Access |
Filmogrophies and Bios |
Trailer |
Cantonese or Mandarin Soundtracks |
English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Bahasa Malaysia, Bahasa Indonesia, Spanish, and Thai |
Subtitles |
Dolby Digital 5.1 |
Not enhanced for 16 x 9 TVs |
Running Time : 102 mins. |
By reading the DVD case one is swept away with quotes from the Village Voice proclaiming that Tsui "out-Spielbergs Spielberg". I wouldn't compare the two. Both are incredibly talented individuals but they have different styles. The one thing I must admit they do share is the ability to get great performances from the actors. After watching many Tsui Hark films, I would have to say that this is one of his best. It is very balanced between the action, comedy, and drama. If you are looking for a Kung Fu movie, this isn't for you. Peking Opera Blues is more plot-driven and a little slower paced than most of the other movies reviewed here but it is perfect the way it is.
The movie is about a general's daughter (Brigitte Lin) who is secretly conspiring against him. In trying to steal secret papers, she meets up with the daughter of a Peking Opera House (Sally Yeh) and a woman who is just interested in stealing a box of gold and jewels (Cherie Chung).
Peking Opera Blues is highly recommended. Though not flawless, the DVD is definitely worth having. This is a movie you will want to see more than once. It's a true classic.