The Young Master - 88 Films - December 7th 2020 - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

StLouisRibs · 08-15-2020, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by spannick

4K UHD of HK and Export cut incoming... my guess. ha ha ha!

I would love this to be the reason but seeing as we have the art above showing a Blu-ray case and the Amazon listing clearly saying just Blu-ray don’t think that’s on the cards. Plus (not that HDR wouldn’t help) hasn’t most of the HK movies of this era been done in 2K?

Nurmilainen · 08-16-2020, 09:36 AM

This is great news, I love this movie! Still I'm torn between the versions, though. First saw it with english dubbed on vhs and thats the way I prefer it.
Too bad the fight-scenes where trimmed in the international version.

Japanese version released on bluray some years ago was my go-to for having the english dub along with the japanese music AND complete end-fight. Sadly other fight-scenes where still trimmed, just like the international cut.

Curious to see what versions that will eventually end up on this disc!

Ken81 · 08-16-2020, 10:00 AM

Personally I think the International cut is equally important to include as well. The ending fight is trimmed yes, but it was done on purpose to highlight the central parts of the fight. It was not a hack job done by local distributors like it was with for instance the UK release of Way of the dragon. Therefore I do hope that the International cut also ends up on this release, preferably in HD as well

Killer Meteor · 08-16-2020, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Ken81

Personally I think the International cut is equally important to include as well. The ending fight is trimmed yes, but it was done on purpose to highlight the central parts of the fight. It was not a hack job done by local distributors like it was with for instance the UK release of Way of the dragon. Therefore I do hope that the International cut also ends up on this release, preferably in HD as well

That wasn't the distributors fault, we had very annoying censors back then!

Ken81 · 08-16-2020, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Killer Meteor

That wasn't the distributors fault, we had very annoying censors back then!

Ah I understand. Same here in Norway, actually the distributor here imported the UK version and kept the already censored version, sometimes cut even more, frustrating period. But they did leave the already trimmed down ending fight of YM as it was hehe.

reason108 · 08-16-2020, 08:19 PM

About time!

Gregor de la Muerte · 08-16-2020, 08:34 PM

I'm really stoked about The Young Master. Somehow I have a feeling that "extra special" means more than just the HK and the international cut.

I always wanted to hear the JP soundtrack (is it Canto or English?) where the pop music from the international cut is used, but with a complete end fight. It just relentlessly goes on and on, it's amazing!

Isn't the music from the international cut from a Japanese composer, anyway? I much prefer it to the HK soundtrack, because this is what I saw first in German TV.
Don't get me wrong, I love The Planets by Gustav Holst, but to my ears it just doesn't fit to The Young Master.

grim_tales · 08-16-2020, 09:07 PM

I've only heard it with The Planets I think (on the HKL DVD)

Markgway · 08-17-2020, 02:50 AM

You all know you love this...

Markgway · 08-17-2020, 03:06 AM

Not gonna lie... this is legit brilliant!

Gregor de la Muerte · 08-17-2020, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Markgway

Not gonna lie... this is legit brilliant!

The Young Master soundtrack 3 OST - YouTube

This damn tune has been stuck in my head ever since I saw the release announcement.

chen lung · 08-17-2020, 11:25 AM

I've never really been a fan of the Japanese soundtracks produced for Hong Kong films (maybe I'm too stilted in my views, but I found them inappropriate in tone). However, I'd make an exception for 'The Young Master' (possibly because I saw the international version first).

I always felt the Hong Kong one to be quite uninspired choice-wise because there was little (if anything) original; it used classical music and cues from other films.

chen lung · 08-17-2020, 11:26 AM

Are there collectors (or know of anyone) of trailers on film (35 mm)?

We'd like to include the Golden Harvest English one newly transferred if there's an opportunity.

Killer Meteor · 08-17-2020, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by chen lung

I always felt the Hong Kong one to be quite uninspired choice-wise because there was little (if anything) original; it used classical music and cues from other films.

There's a little bit of Game of Death, LOTs of Holst. If anything is original, it's probably the little bouncy theme when the police tail Jackie.

drush9999 · 08-17-2020, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Markgway

Not gonna lie... this is legit brilliant!

The Young Master soundtrack 3 OST - YouTube

If that's not the theme tune for your life, you're doing it wrong

Lasse Reden · 08-17-2020, 12:18 PM

Fantastic news, this was my most wanted title of the early JC films, and apparently it's getting extra special care, can't wait! Great release timing too, squeezing this in just before Brexit (hopefully it will suffer no delays, knock on wood).

grim_tales · 08-17-2020, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by drush9999

If that's not the theme tune for your life, you're doing it wrong

That sounds like a song used on an advert at some point. The beginning sounds like the intro to that old song "In the Mood" or "Boogie-Woogie Bugle Boy"

Liersi · 08-17-2020, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Markgway

Not gonna lie... this is legit brilliant!

The Young Master soundtrack 3 OST - YouTube

This sh** right here is the audio equivalent to Dean Shek showing up on screen. When that little melody plays my sphincter contracts and my eyes roll

OldPangYau · 08-17-2020, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Killer Meteor

There's a little bit of Game of Death, LOTs of Holst. If anything is original, it's probably the little bouncy theme when the police tail Jackie.

NOPE!

grim_tales · 08-17-2020, 03:12 PM

What's that song called? It sounds very familliar

08-16-2020, 09:36 AM	#22
Nurmilainen Active Member Member since:Dec 2014 Location:Sweden Blu-ray collection:2	This is great news, I love this movie! Still I'm torn between the versions, though. First saw it with english dubbed on vhs and thats the way I prefer it. Too bad the fight-scenes where trimmed in the international version. Japanese version released on bluray some years ago was my go-to for having the english dub along with the japanese music AND complete end-fight. Sadly other fight-scenes where still trimmed, just like the international cut. Curious to see what versions that will eventually end up on this disc!

08-16-2020, 10:00 AM	#23
Ken81 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2013	Personally I think the International cut is equally important to include as well. The ending fight is trimmed yes, but it was done on purpose to highlight the central parts of the fight. It was not a hack job done by local distributors like it was with for instance the UK release of Way of the dragon. Therefore I do hope that the International cut also ends up on this release, preferably in HD as well

08-16-2020, 08:19 PM	#26
reason108 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2013 Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 8	About time!

08-16-2020, 08:34 PM	#27
Gregor de la Muerte Member Member since:Sep 2018 Location:Berlin, GER	I'm really stoked about The Young Master. Somehow I have a feeling that "extra special" means more than just the HK and the international cut. I always wanted to hear the JP soundtrack (is it Canto or English?) where the pop music from the international cut is used, but with a complete end fight. It just relentlessly goes on and on, it's amazing! Isn't the music from the international cut from a Japanese composer, anyway? I much prefer it to the HK soundtrack, because this is what I saw first in German TV. Don't get me wrong, I love The Planets by Gustav Holst, but to my ears it just doesn't fit to The Young Master.

08-16-2020, 09:07 PM	#28
grim_tales Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2013 Location:St. Albans, UK	I've only heard it with The Planets I think (on the HKL DVD)

08-17-2020, 11:25 AM	#32
chen lung Power Member Member since:May 2016 Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:2	I've never really been a fan of the Japanese soundtracks produced for Hong Kong films (maybe I'm too stilted in my views, but I found them inappropriate in tone). However, I'd make an exception for 'The Young Master' (possibly because I saw the international version first). I always felt the Hong Kong one to be quite uninspired choice-wise because there was little (if anything) original; it used classical music and cues from other films.

08-17-2020, 11:26 AM	#33
chen lung Power Member Member since:May 2016 Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:2	Are there collectors (or know of anyone) of trailers on film (35 mm)? We'd like to include the Golden Harvest English one newly transferred if there's an opportunity.

08-17-2020, 12:18 PM	#36
Lasse Reden Active Member Member since:Oct 2012 4K collection:28 Blu-ray collection:313	Fantastic news, this was my most wanted title of the early JC films, and apparently it's getting extra special care, can't wait! Great release timing too, squeezing this in just before Brexit (hopefully it will suffer no delays, knock on wood).

08-17-2020, 03:12 PM	#40
grim_tales Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2013 Location:St. Albans, UK	What's that song called? It sounds very familliar

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