Black Cat 2 (88 Films)

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Pre-order: 88 Films - Amazon.co.uk - HMV
Release date: 26th August, 2024 Currently 25th November.....

Volatile and violent assassin Catherine is back and this time she’s been upgraded! Black Cat II reunites director Stephen Shin with leading lady Jade Leung in this sequel to the 1991 original. Catherine has now undergone even more experiments to help refine her ferocious outbursts whilst still trying to retain the little bit of humanity which survives within her. But her next assignment is to take on Russian terrorists who are trying to take out Boris Yeltsin, pushing her skills to the max. Lovers of action-packed sci-fi cinema will be enthralled by the breathtaking set-pieces, explosive stunts and outlandish plot.

LIMITED EDITION FEATURES

INCLUDES SLIM RIGID SLIPCASE WITH NEW ARTWORK BY JAMES NEAL

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SPECIAL FEATURES:

2K Remaster from the Original Negatives in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio
High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray Presentation
2.0 English Stereo
2.0 English Dual Mono
Optional English SDH
2.0 Cantonese Stereo with Newly Translated English Subtitles
Optional English SDH
Audio Commentary by Frank Djeng and Robin Shou
Interview with Actress Jade Leung
Interview with Actor Robin Shou
English Opening Credits
Cantonese Trailer
English Trailer
Stills Gallery

[tomblu]

Still haven't seen the first one, have been wanting to see it. How does it compare to say, She Shoots Straight, or the ITLOD films? And is the sequel any good?

[Rutger Lundgren]

I didn't get the first one at all, it didn't look like much to me. But eventually, maybe...

[drush9999]

Ordered the Vinegar Syndrome release with 1 & 2, but good to see here too

[The Mole]

Yes! Finally! Love the cover.

[CrockettandTubbs]

Just saw this - I'd just literally hastily posted the news in the 88 thread

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Frank Djeng has said on social media that this will feature an audio commentary with him and Robin Shou and that Jade Leung approved the artwork herself

[grim_tales]

I haven't seen these movies before but that art looks pretty cool

[chen lung]

The Cantonese-dubbed version was originally in Dolby Stereo, according to the end credits and the LaserDisc. The (sync-sound) English version was also Dolby Stereo according to the end credits, but were there home video releases with this mix (I'm looking at this, though it might be dubbed)? Just as a backup.

[Parsifal]

Originally Posted by chen lung

The Cantonese-dubbed version was originally in Dolby Stereo, according to the end credits and the LaserDisc. The (sync-sound) English version was also Dolby Stereo according to the end credits, but were there home video releases with this mix (I'm looking at this, though it might be dubbed)? Just as a backup.

On the Vinegar Syndrome disc, the Cantonese was in stereo and the sync-sound English was mono.

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Op updated

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Frank Djeng has confirmed on social media that this release will have the following extras included -

* Audio Commentary with Frank and Robin Shou
* Exclusive interview with Robin Shou
* New interview with Jade Leung

[Blfan]

Is the Cantonese dub any good or is it best to stick to the English?

[Markgway]

Unless you can only speak Cantonese I see no reason to listen to that track.

[Telemachus]

Originally Posted by Markgway

Unless you can only speak Cantonese I see no reason to listen to that track.

Is Robin Shou native English speaker? So both these films were English shot?

[Markgway]

Originally Posted by Telemachus

Is Robin Shou native English speaker? So both these films were English shot?

Shou was partly raised in the US.

[chen lung]

Could anyone help transcribe the attached English-language clips from the English version of the main feature, please?

[jenzi]

This is what i think i heard:

clip 1: vital times wait out[up?], now! - Right[wait?]

clip 2: you will[you'll?] forget her

clip 3: just beat her

clip 4: coming in

clip 5: Alright? - Yeah, i believe

Maybe it would be easier to have 30 seconds before and after the unknown part, to understand the context.

[apollo828]

Originally Posted by chen lung

Could anyone help transcribe the attached English-language clips from the English version of the main feature, please?

I ran the clips through some trusted transcription software and compared against what I heard. In order:

"Vital signs readout, now!" (EDIT: Updated after listening again.)

"Protect the kid now!" (EDIT: This one's really weird. I swear I hear "You will forget now!" but that can't possibly be right. On the LD, the subtitle "照顧這小孩" ("Take care of this child") comes up, even though I don't think you really hear anything. "Protect the kid now!" seems close enough to what I hear on the English dub.)

"Yes, sir!" (EDIT: This really sounds like "Yes, please, sir!" but the grammar would be really weird. In context, "Yes, sir!" seems fine.)

"Coming in."

"You all right?" "Get off of me!" (EDIT: Updated after listening again. It's two lines from different actors.)

[Yurakucho]

1. Final time readout, now!
2. *random Irish noises*
3. Yes please, sir!
4. Coming in.
5. Alright? Get offa me!