Hero

[Chareth]

Originally Posted by LMFAObros

What’s the audio specs on all 3 cuts

Via Vision's page specifies them:

• Theatrical: Mandarin DTS-HD 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0 Stereo (U.S. Cut only) - same as the Korean Nova TC disc, so we've been spared the lossy Mandarin track of the Miramax discs; wonder if the 2.0 is an optional extra or the only US cut audio

• Director's: Mandarin DTS-HD 6.1 Surround - same as the Korean Nova DC disc

https://viavision.com.au/shop/hero-2002-imprint-asia-5/

So Imprint have gone with the best available options, fortunately, and haven't bothered with English dub tracks.

[micpp]

Originally Posted by Chareth

Maybe there were opening cards too but I haven’t seen either version in over ten years.

Yep, the opening prologue text differs between the international and US cuts as well. Also the US version opens with a Miramax logo for what it's worth, the other cuts just go straight into the opening credits.

Originally Posted by Chareth

wonder if the 2.0 is an optional extra or the only US cut audio[

The US cut seems to have both 5.1 and 2.0 as an option. It seems a bit odd but I guess it's down to what materials they got for each version.

[cooey]

Is there any point holding out hope for a boutique release from a UK label?

[the13thman]

Originally Posted by cooey

Is there any point holding out hope for a boutique release from a UK label?

I figured no and pre-ordered, of course that means 88 or Eureka will probably announce it...

[cooey]

Originally Posted by the13thman

I figured no and pre-ordered, of course that means 88 or Eureka will probably announce it...

Thank you for your sacrifice

How much was it if you don't mind me asking?

[grim_tales]

I'd be interested in this one, depends how much it is of course.
A film like this deserves to be a Masters of Cinema release, with HK theatrical cut and Director's Cut.