Info on Just Heroes please (John Woo)

BiscLimpkit · Post by **BiscLimpkit** » 29 Nov 2006, 23:08

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094351/

Any info on this film? Is it good? DVD available anywhere?

Thanks.

tom2681 · Post by **tom2681** » 29 Nov 2006, 23:23

It's available in France.
Just Heroes is part of an HK Vidéo John Woo boxset (with Once a Thief, I think).

I don't know anything about any english-subtitled releases, sorry.

Shingster · Post by **Shingster** » 29 Nov 2006, 23:31

I thought it was pretty good, obviously not up there with Woo's best though.

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 30 Nov 2006, 00:40

Best release for English-speakers is the UK VHS from MIA.

Obviously OOP, but try searching.

It's letterboxed, Cantonese w/ remastered subs, and unlike the HK version, uncut.

thelostdragon · Post by **thelostdragon** » 30 Nov 2006, 00:48

It's not your typical John Woo/Chow Yun-fat actioner. That's because Chow Yun-fat isn't in it, he he he! Seriously, though, this film is very underrated in my opinion. It has a decent storyline.

Knetan · Post by **Knetan** » 30 Nov 2006, 05:05

hey,

benefit movie for Chang Cheh, hence so many old school faces so no place for Chow yun-fat?

Room for Stephen Chow though in a dramatic performance.

The action is cool but even that and the whole affair goes a little on autopilot but Woo did co-direct it so, as lovehkfilm said, "is this Wu Ma's fault?"

I tend to return to the movie now and again but I've held on to my MIA vhs. No use for an upgrade.

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 30 Nov 2006, 06:24

It's a pretty decent bloodshedder. Just think of it as a Wu Ma film and you'll be pleasently surprised. Expect The Killer and, er, you won't.

Knetan · Post by **Knetan** » 30 Nov 2006, 09:02

hey,

it's above average for a Wu Ma directed movies, yes.

BiscLimpkit · Post by **BiscLimpkit** » 30 Nov 2006, 18:20

Don't have a clue about who this Wu Ma is...

Don't have a VCR anymore. Guess I'll never see this. Ah no big loss - doubt I'd enjoy this as much as his big HK titles.

Knetan · Post by **Knetan** » 30 Nov 2006, 18:38

hey,

I'm sure you saw him as the right hand man of Jackie Chan in Miracles and perhaps this will spark some memories (shot from American Grandson)

BiscLimpkit · Post by **BiscLimpkit** » 30 Nov 2006, 18:51

Not seen Miracles (or most HK JC flicks, bar Police Story & Thunderbolt) I'm afraid.

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 30 Nov 2006, 18:55

He was the Taoist Preist in A Chinese Ghost Story as well (I think)

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 30 Nov 2006, 19:32

VCR? What is one of those?

When DVD Recorders (which in themselves are pants against a Hard Disk based recorder) as so cheap I can't believe anyone still puts up with a shitty VCR.

They're easily under £50 for a basic one in the UK. You don't need to get rid of your decent DVDP when you get one.

Knetan · Post by **Knetan** » 30 Nov 2006, 19:38

hey,

Hong Kong film fans have to search for the shit and the gems on whatever format they can.

thelostdragon · Post by **thelostdragon** » 30 Nov 2006, 21:04

Knetan wrote:hey,

Hong Kong film fans have to search for the shit and the gems on whatever format they can.

So true. I still have my VCR as well as I have many films (especially HK films) that were not released on DVD, yet.

As for Wu Man, he was the awesome rice seller in "Mr. Vampire".

monzo44 · Post by **monzo44** » 09 Dec 2006, 06:47

BiscLimpkit wrote:Don't have a clue about who this Wu Ma is...

Don't have a VCR anymore. Guess I'll never see this. Ah no big loss - doubt I'd enjoy this as much as his big HK titles.

Hey,

the film is as already said a benefit movie for Chan Che. As a result all his old boys have roles. Ti Lung, David Chiang, Danny Lee, Wu Ma, Stephen Chow etc.

It has some great action and a great moment of self reveration from John Woo.

If you have a laser disc player check ebay for the UK LD. It turns up regularly and the quality is very good. LB, uncut, subbed etc. Alternatively buy a VCR and look on ebay for the UK vid!!

Cheers,
monzo

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 09 Dec 2006, 10:27

the film is as already said a benefit movie for Chan Che. As a result all his old boys have roles. Ti Lung, David Chiang, Danny Lee, Wu Ma, Stephen Chow etc.

Chow never worked with Chang Cheh.

And you forgot Chen Kuan Tai.