Mr Vampire: IVL vs HKL

BiscLimpkit · Post by **BiscLimpkit** » 07 Aug 2005, 01:28

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bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 07 Aug 2005, 10:40

I'd get the IVL over HKL after reading this review. The AV looks and reads to be so much better.

I generally buy the IVL or Fox and also may buy the HKL if I like the film enough. That is unless the HKL is also from the HD Remaster then we're laughing.

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 07 Aug 2005, 16:17

Hmm... those westernised names on the IVL subs are a ridiculous pain in the arse and it's something that really annoys me. Harry and Dan for fuck's sake? Yeah, those names were all the rage in ancient China!

Mind you, Malcolm for Man Choi isn't much better! The IVL picture is slightly sharper and has warmer colours. I'd disregard the reviewer's comments on sound since he prefers active remixes, which I hate. Creaky old mono is fine by me. Extras are nice, but most of the time not enough to sway me against a disc with superior A/V quality. Therefore I have to hand the winner award to IVL. BUT -- those fucking names are a real negative for me. It's something that pisses me off no end to hear Hsia Ling on a soundtrack and up pops Sharon or something!! Grrr!!!

EvaUnit02 · Post by **EvaUnit02** » 12 Aug 2005, 11:22

Personally I'd prefer the proper character's names, but wouldn't lose sleep over it.

What really bothers me about IVL's subs is their often Engrishy grammar. Take their release of A Better Tomorrow, it's difficult to understand Mark's moving speech to Ho when the damn subs are Engrishy.