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3.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: A Better Tomorrow/A Better Tomorrow 2 (2 Pack) (DVD)
This 2-disc set has an attractive price. The films are presented in a widescreen format, and the print quality appears to have been the best available. ABT has the original soundtrack, which has a more organic feel than on the dubbed versions. There are a couple of moments on ABT where the print goes darker suddenly, which I haven't seen on an American studio release of this movie before. As for ABT 2, it has never looked better. ABT is essential viewing for anyone interested in the genesis of Hong Kong gangster films. ABT 2 is a flawed, if thoroughly enjoyable sequel that, while not nearly as emotionally compelling as the original(despite several scenes of quintessetially overwrought Cantonese melodrama)certainly outdoes its predecessor in the mayhem department! The shootouts are totally over the top. Without giving anything away, I'll tell you that "Hard Boiled" wasn't Chow's first trip down a staircase! Definitely see these if you love John Woo, Chow Yun Fat, or Hong Kong film in general.
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