The Tiger Cage Collection Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		3.0
Video		3.0
Audio		4.0
Extras		4.0
Overall		3.5

The Tiger Cage Collection Blu-ray Movie Review

Reviewed by Brian Orndorf May 11, 2023

“Tiger Cage” isn’t just a title, but it was a way of life for director Woo-Ping Yeun, who personally oversaw three chapters of the supercop saga. Shout Factory looks to celebrate this achievement with the triple feature release of the “Tiger Cage” franchise, and all the broken bodies, mad dashes across Hong Kong, and broken hearts it contains.

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The Tiger Cage Collection Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

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The Tiger Cage Collection Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

Tiger Cage

• Commentary features film historian David West.

• "An Apex Predator" (17:52, HD) is an interview with actor Vincent Lyn, who reminisces about "Tiger Cage," which represented his screen debut. Encouraged to visit with producers making Hong Kong entertainment, Lyn connected to the "Tiger Cage" team, who hired him while the feature was in production, reworking the movie as it was being shot. An audition story is shared, impressing the director, and the interviewee describes his work on set, dealing with language barriers and tight body language. Co-stars are recalled, highlighting Donnie Yen's impressive ego and Simon Yam's good career advice. Premiere memories are shared, with Lyn fully distracted by the size of his nose on the big screen, and marketing efforts are celebrated, impressing the actor. Lyn also provides some thoughts on his time in Hong Kong, reflecting on his place in the "golden age" of the film industry.

• "A Tiger's Tale" (19:56, HD) is an interview with film historian Frank Djeng.

• Additional Shots (:36, SD) are collected from the Taiwanese Cut of "Tiger Cage."

• And an Original Trailer (3:23, HD) and English Trailer (4:46, SD) are included.

Tiger Cage 2

• Commentary features film historian David West.

• "Clawing a Living" (30:06, HD) is an interview with action choreographer Bill Lui, who recalls his early years in the Hong Kong movie industry, getting into the business in the mid-80s, when competition for work was minimal. Training was a must, and Lui worked with some of the best in his youth, including members of Jackie Chan's team. The interviewee shares his memories of actor Donnie Yen, working with him during his rise to fame, and the physical demands of the "Tiger Cage 2" shoot are offered, aiming to deliver a level of style and bodily risk worthy of a Woo-Ping Yuen picture, which included time with real weapons. The stars of the feature are explored, with Lui called in to prevent harm from coming to the actors. Some talk of "Tiger Cage 3" is included, along with a look at the history of Hong Kong action entertainment and its gradual decline, with Lui celebrating excellence in filmmaking craft while acknowledging production overkill during the height of this popularity.

• "Hunting High and Low" (18:31, HD) is an appreciation piece from film historian Victor Fan.

• And a Trailer (4:00, HD) is included.

Tiger Cage 3

• Commentary features film historian David West.

• "A New Wave of Violence" (19:57, HD) is an appreciation piece from film critic James Mudge.

• "Inventing an Icon" (8:12, HD) is an appreciation piece from film critic Ricky Baker.

• And a Theatrical Trailer (3:48, HD) and an English Trailer (4:01, SD) are included.

The Tiger Cage Collection Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

Supplementary material lacks a more personal touch with those involved in the productions, but A/V is passable, reviving the three films for Blu-ray viewing.