A Better Tomorrow - Ultimate Edition

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 25 Nov 2005, 18:43

This doesnt bother me that much as I'm happy with my IVL set (even though the theatrical subs are annoying). Anyone know what company is releasing this?

I'll bet you anything you like the PQ won't be nearly as good as IVL's disc - remember that supposed "SE" of ABT from a couple of years back which just put a few cack extras on Disc 2 and gave us the International print with selectable soundtracks (English/Cantonese).

http://www.play.com/play247.asp?pa=srmr ... tle=842132

tom2681 · Post by **tom2681** » 25 Nov 2005, 19:12

Limited Edition Steel Case Packaging...

Tartan ? :scratch:

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 25 Nov 2005, 19:42

Hmm.. going by their recent track record I would expect 5.1/DTS then and at least an anamorphic transfer.. maybe they did a deal with IVL?

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 26 Nov 2005, 16:07

MIA own the rights to this and this will be their third UK release. They better get it right this time. Play are the only company listing this.

I'm happy with my IVL box set too. I also have AB's ABT + ABT2 as well. Assuming it is decent it would be good if HKL (when they get around to releasing it) could get some deal with MIA to release a box set.

p.s - The extras on the current 2 Disc SE aren't cack Grim they're the best yet. It's just the DVD/Film disc is so cack.

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 26 Nov 2005, 17:34

The IVL disc is very grainy but I'd be surprised if MIA can do better.

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 26 Nov 2005, 17:38

Isn't it supposed to be grainy? Considering the IVL is froma HD master I'd be surprised as well if the MIA was better. This after all, a near 20 year old HK film we're talking about.

What were the extras then Brad? To me, they didnt seem very impressive and could have easily fitted on one disc with the movie.

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 26 Nov 2005, 22:16

It's not supposed to be that grainy.

The Shaw Bros films of the 1960's blow it away in terms of quality.

I don't see age has anything to do with it.

Killer Meteor · Post by **Killer Meteor** » 26 Nov 2005, 23:18

Didn't HK filmstock take a nosedive in quality in the 80's. The 60's films look a lot less grainy and more colourful.

BTW, wasn't there a frame problem with the Fortune Star?

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 27 Nov 2005, 03:25

You might be right about the filmstock. But the IVL of ABT is seriously grainy. That isn't intentional. The DVD does frame skip. I skimmed a few bits and didn't find it a problem, although a really obvious example is when Emily Chu smashes Tsui Hark's car window after her disasterous rehearsal.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 09 Jan 2006, 13:08

The Play listing now mentions it will be a 2 Disc Set and the Cover art is up:

Thanks to LD for spotting it and also for pointing out it looks like the "Optimum Asia" logo on the cover. We think anyway.

saltysam · Post by **saltysam** » 10 Jan 2006, 11:00

i love this movie but it doesn't need 2 ongoing threads about it :shock:

8)

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 10 Jan 2006, 11:43

Tell LD off then

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 10 Jan 2006, 15:09

Optimum are releasing this and also Peace Hotel, Chow's last HK film.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 10 Jan 2006, 23:07

What's your source please? I guess you don't have any more to tell us?

Is Peace Hotel any good? AFAIK currently only the HK Remastered DVD is any good, right?

Regarding ABT: Unless this turns out to be A+ I won't bother. It needs to be as good as the IVL + Decent extras. If it turns out the AV is better but it's bare-bones then I'll probably not bother as I'm pretty much happy with the IVL AV wise.

thelostdragon · Post by **thelostdragon** » 11 Jan 2006, 00:52

The IVL is not hard to top. I rather watch my old Deltamac version, because of one issue we discussed in an earlier thread:
https://www.bulletsnbabesdvd.com/forums/ ... php?t=1154

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 11 Jan 2006, 01:34

bradavon wrote:I guess you don't have any more to tell us?

Not really... 8)

Oh, alright. It'll be subtitled and widescreen (no idea about 16:9 enhancement). Running time is 92m. From the BBFC. "15" cert if anyone cares.

Is Peace Hotel any good? AFAIK currently only the HK Remastered DVD is any good, right?

I thought it was good, but that's just me. The remastered DVD is missing the gunfight which can only be found in the original Mei Ah release - the one I have. It's not cut as such as the scene wasn't in the theatrical release either, but it was obviously put back for video.

gojensen · Post by **gojensen** » 11 Jan 2006, 11:11

shite... I love this movie...

Hm, it's only £15... hm hm... should I wait for HD/BD... ... hm...

Oooh the excitement!

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 19 Jan 2006, 21:20

You mean 18 don't you Mark not 15.

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 19 Jan 2006, 22:21

No, Peace Hotel is an uncut '15'.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 19 Jan 2006, 22:36

Which are you talking about here then?

"Oh, alright. It'll be subtitled and widescreen (no idea about 16:9 enhancement). Running time is 92m. From the BBFC. "15" cert if anyone cares. "

I see the confusion. I was talking about ABT NOT PH when I asked for more information.

Does the above also apply to ABT? Apart from running time of course.

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 20 Jan 2006, 16:12

A Better Tomorrow would be an uncut '18' and always has been.

Just need to wait for the reviews to come in... I found the IVL to be grainy as hell.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 20 Jan 2006, 16:57

I meant about it being subtitled and WS???

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 05 Apr 2006, 20:58

What's the latest on this?

I see it's been pushed back to the 26th of June.

EvaUnit02 · Post by **EvaUnit02** » 18 May 2006, 11:47

Finally details:-

Click here for menu caps wrote:Disc 1: Main Feature

* 1.85:1 Anamorphic Widescreen
* Cantonese & English DD2.0 Stereo
* English subtitles
* Audio Commentary by Bey Logan
* Trailer

Disc 2: Extras

* New Documentary “Crossings” on the work of John Woo (47mins)
* Interview with John Woo (10mins)
* Interview with Chow Yun-Fat (18mins)

Extras sound good. I hope that Optimum's transfer is comparable to IVL's minus the frame skips of course.

Cool, a Bey Logan commentary. I wonder if it was recorded before he parted ways with Contender Group or after?

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 18 May 2006, 12:22

I might just have to get this (keep my IVL set though).