Dragon (Wu Xia) 4/16/2013, US disc is the shortened version - Blu-ray Forum

manicsounds · 04-17-2013, 01:50 AM

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Dragon-Blu-ray/66566/

The 2011 Peter Chan directed film is finally out from Anchor Bay in the US, but unfortunately, the 115 minute version from Hong Kong/China is not on the disc, but a 98 minute edited version. There are no deleted scenes on the disc.

The Hong Kong disc for region A, and the Australian disc for region B are the only ways to get the full film with English subtitles.

jmb1381 · 04-17-2013, 01:55 AM

Well crap!I didn't realize there was a longer version.I picked up my copy today for $14.87.I may have to pick up the hong Kong version if I really like it(I can't think of a Donnie Yen movie I don't like)

bingtau · 04-17-2013, 02:01 PM

I just read the review of this film. I'm very interested in picking it up. I usually go with the longer intended cut of the film. So I'm wondering do I go with the US version or the longer Hong Kong import. What do you reccomend?

tenebre6 · 04-17-2013, 02:14 PM

WHY!!!!! do they always edit, butcher, dub , mangle Chinese movies

willo007 · 04-17-2013, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by tenebre6

WHY!!!!! do they always edit, butcher, dub , mangle Chinese movies

Was this one dubbed?

tenebre6 · 04-17-2013, 03:15 PM

haha thankfully not dubbed..... but lots of releases get that abuse too :-P

Henge86 · 04-17-2013, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bingtau

I just read the review of this film. I'm very interested in picking it up. I usually go with the longer intended cut of the film. So I'm wondering do I go with the US version or the longer Hong Kong import. What do you reccomend?

Id go for the hk disc havent seen the shorter cut but the 115 min version is perfect as it is plus the disc has awesome audio and video and an english subbed doc

bingtau · 04-17-2013, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Henge86

Id go for the hk disc havent seen the shorter cut but the 115 min version is perfect as it is plus the disc has awesome audio and video and an english subbed doc

Yea, I figured the HK version is the one to own. Thanks for letting me know the transfer is solid as well. I'm sold.

HD Goofnut · 04-17-2013, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by manicsounds

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Dragon-Blu-ray/66566/

The 2011 Peter Chan directed film is finally out from Anchor Bay in the US, but unfortunately, the 115 minute version from Hong Kong/China is not on the disc, but a 98 minute edited version. There are no deleted scenes on the disc.

The Hong Kong disc for region A, and the Australian disc for region B are the only ways to get the full film with English subtitles.

Any information on what is exactly edited out?

Adrock · 04-17-2013, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bingtau

Yea, I figured the HK version is the one to own. Thanks for letting me know the transfer is solid as well. I'm sold.

I own the HK release as well. Great film, and definitely a solid transfer.

I'm surprised Martin did not address this issue in his review of the US release, or at least mention that the film is apparently missing approximately 17 minutes from the original HK release.

SixSpeedSamurai · 04-17-2013, 08:07 PM

I usually make a habbit to check because they mangle the movie in one way or another.

http://www.dddhouse.com is a good place to find a proper release for many asian movies.

I have the HK version of this movie myself.

Sky_Captain · 04-17-2013, 11:50 PM

http://www.craigskinnerfilm.com/the-...rt-one-wu-xia/

I have the HK disc. Screw this edited BS.

HD Goofnut · 04-18-2013, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SixSpeedSamurai

I usually make a habbit to check because they mangle the movie in one way or another.

http://www.dddhouse.com is a good place to find a proper release for many asian movies.

I have the HK version of this movie myself.

It certainly is and the guy that runs it is extremely professional. I have ordered the HK editions of Conan the Barbarian, Conan the Destroyer, The Last Samurai, and the Ip Man 1 + 2 set from him. The prices are reasonable and his shipping doesn't take long.

sperezmore · 04-18-2013, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SixSpeedSamurai

I usually make a habbit to check because they mangle the movie in one way or another.

http://www.dddhouse.com is a good place to find a proper release for many asian movies.

I have the HK version of this movie myself.

Thank you.

Just ordered the uncut version from dddhouse.com

Regards,

mytran80 · 04-18-2013, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jmb1381

Well crap!I didn't realize there was a longer version.I picked up my copy today for $14.87.I may have to pick up the hong Kong version if I really like it(I can't think of a Donnie Yen movie I don't like)

Did it come with a slip?

stinky bean · 04-18-2013, 03:22 PM

I also grabbed the US release not knowing it was cut. No slip on mine.

HD Goofnut · 04-18-2013, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by sperezmore

Thank you.

Just ordered the uncut version from dddhouse.com

Regards,

Where is it on their site? I did a search and it did not pop up for me.

madlost1 · 04-18-2013, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Where is it on their site? I did a search and it did not pop up for me.

http://dddhouse.com/v3/product_detai...roductID=12300

HD Goofnut · 04-18-2013, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by madlost1

http://dddhouse.com/v3/product_detai...roductID=12300

Ahh, under the Chinese title. Much obliged. I'm renting the U.S. BD and if I like it I will import the H.K. release.

tenebre6 · 04-18-2013, 04:21 PM

what i dont understand.... They PAID someone to EDIT this movie.. WHY?
It wasnt for theatrical run time showings per day. since its DTV.

So what is the point other than to LOSE sales??? I just dont get it

04-17-2013, 01:50 AM	#1
manicsounds Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Tokyo 4K collection:227 Blu-ray collection:4991 Blu-ray reviews: 99	Dragon (Wu Xia) 4/16/2013, US disc is the shortened version https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Dragon-Blu-ray/66566/ The 2011 Peter Chan directed film is finally out from Anchor Bay in the US, but unfortunately, the 115 minute version from Hong Kong/China is not on the disc, but a 98 minute edited version. There are no deleted scenes on the disc. The Hong Kong disc for region A, and the Australian disc for region B are the only ways to get the full film with English subtitles.

04-17-2013, 02:01 PM	#3
bingtau Special Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:WI Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:72 Blu-ray collection:483 Blu-ray reviews:7	Usually I just read the review of this film. I'm very interested in picking it up. I usually go with the longer intended cut of the film. So I'm wondering do I go with the US version or the longer Hong Kong import. What do you reccomend?

04-17-2013, 11:50 PM	#12
Sky_Captain Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:17	http://www.craigskinnerfilm.com/the-...rt-one-wu-xia/ I have the HK disc. Screw this edited BS. Last edited by Sky_Captain; 04-17-2013 at 11:52 PM.

04-17-2013, 01:55 AM	#2
jmb1381 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2010 Location:Baker,Florida 4K collection:1071 Blu-ray collection:8818 DVD collection:4492 MA collection:1731 Digital collection:5640 iTunes collection:3 Prime collection:1907 Trading Score:170	Well crap!I didn't realize there was a longer version.I picked up my copy today for $14.87.I may have to pick up the hong Kong version if I really like it(I can't think of a Donnie Yen movie I don't like)

04-17-2013, 02:14 PM	#4
tenebre6 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2013	WHY!!!!! do they always edit, butcher, dub , mangle Chinese movies

04-17-2013, 03:15 PM	#6
tenebre6 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2013	haha thankfully not dubbed..... but lots of releases get that abuse too :-P

04-17-2013, 08:07 PM	#11
SixSpeedSamurai Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Bruce Wayne lives in my attic 4K collection:168 Blu-ray collection:667 DVD collection:33 MA collection:2 Digital collection:267 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:33	I usually make a habbit to check because they mangle the movie in one way or another. http://www.dddhouse.com is a good place to find a proper release for many asian movies. I have the HK version of this movie myself.

04-18-2013, 03:22 PM	#16
stinky bean Active Member Member since:Apr 2013 Blu-ray collection:1	I also grabbed the US release not knowing it was cut. No slip on mine.

04-18-2013, 04:21 PM	#20
tenebre6 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2013	what i dont understand.... They PAID someone to EDIT this movie.. WHY? It wasnt for theatrical run time showings per day. since its DTV. So what is the point other than to LOSE sales??? I just dont get it

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