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Reviewer | 4.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
Catherine is a violent and disturbed young lady who is shot down by the government in one of her escapades. She wakes up in a training facility and is taught to use weapons, combat, and is put through heavy endurance training. When she is done, she is given the code name "Black Cat". Catherine is now an assassin for the government and is very good at it but she soon finds a boyfriend and is caught between her love for him and her deal with the government.
Starring: Jade Leung, Simon Yam, Thomas Lam, Louis Roth, Lauro David Chartrand-DelValleForeign | 100% |
Drama | 9% |
Crime | 8% |
Action | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Cantonese: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (48kHz, 24-bit)
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (48kHz, 24-bit)
English, English SDH
Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region A (B, C untested)
Movie | 4.0 | |
Video | 4.5 | |
Audio | 4.0 | |
Extras | 4.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
In 1990, Luc Besson’s “La Femme Nikita” managed to bewitch an international audience with its outstanding mix of deep feelings and furious action. The movie successfully refreshed the ways of assassin cinema, resulting in Besson’s finest picture, which launched many copycats and a few remakes (including 1993’s “Point of No Return” with Bridget Fonda). “Black Cat” is an unofficial do-over, with the Hong Kong production helping itself to the basics of Besson’s endeavor, focusing on stunt activity as star Jade Leung delivers a monumentally physical performance. Director Stephen Shin attempts emotionality, but that’s not the ultimate point of “Black Cat,” which often resembles a theme park stunt show, with the production making sure the feature is on the move for most of its run time, inflicting all kinds of damage on the lead character as she develops into a highly trained killer.
The AVC encoded image (1.85:1 aspect ratio) presentation is listed as "newly restored and color graded by Vinegar Syndrome from existing 2K studio masters." The viewing experience for "Black Cat" retains plenty of detail, exploring numerous skin surfaces and costume changes, which maintain interesting textures. Interiors deliver a sense of depth and decoration as the story visits training areas and living spaces. Exteriors are dimensional, preserving rural encounters and city chases. Color is appealing, with "Black Cat" favoring cooler hues with fashion choices and lighting style. More active primaries are distinct with signage, and greenery is vivid. Skin tones are natural. Delineation is satisfactory. Grain is heavy and film-like. Source is in good condition.
There are Cantonese and English 2.0 DTS-HD MA tracks to choose from in "Black Cat," with the latter a slightly muddier, aged, listening experience. The Cantonese option supplies a sharper understanding of dialogue exchanges, maintaining balance with a few extreme emotional outbursts. Scoring is clear, with synth support appreciable. Sound effects are snappy as violence repeatedly breaks out.
"Black Cat" follows Catherine into love with Allen, who, truthfully, is a bit of a predatory guy himself (collecting photos of his object of desire without her permission), but he offers warmth to a person who's been without intimacy for a long time. This relationship doesn't retain any deep feeling for the picture, sticking with "La Femme Nikita" plotting without selling potential passion. Thankfully, Shin doesn't remain on sudsy content for too long, putting more time into stunt sequences, which really shine throughout the feature, sending Catherine into all forms of danger. "Black Cat" doesn't match the cinematic style and power of "La Femme Nikita," but as a B-movie rehash with a general interest in staging gunfights, chases, and physical brawls, it remains an entertaining diversion.
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