7.6 | / 10 |
Users | 4.5 | |
Reviewer | 3.0 | |
Overall | 4.5 |
Centering on Ip Man's migration to Hong Kong in 1949 as he attempts to propagate his discipline of Wing Chun martial arts.
Starring: Donnie Yen, Xiaoming Huang, Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Lynn Xiong, Kent ChengAction | 100% |
Martial arts | 53% |
Foreign | 46% |
History | 19% |
Biography | 13% |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1
Cantonese: LPCM 7.1
Cantonese: Dolby TrueHD 7.1
Cantonese: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
Mandarin: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
Mandarin: Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
Mandarin (Traditional), English
50GB Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region A (locked)
Movie | 3.0 | |
Video | 5.0 | |
Audio | 5.0 | |
Extras | 4.5 | |
Overall | 3.0 |
Wilson Yip's "Ip Man 2" (2010) arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of Hong Kong-based distributors Universe Laser & Video Co. The supplemental features on the disc include making of featurette; cast and crew interviews; photo gallery; deleted scenes; behind the scenes featurette; footage from the film's gala premiere; trailers; and more. In Cantonese, with optional English and Traditional Chinese subtitles for the main feature. Region-A "locked".
Masters
Presented in an aspect ratio of 2.35:1, encoded with MPEG-4 AVC and granted a 1080p transfer, Wilson Yip's Ip Man 2 arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of Hong Kong-based distributors Universe Laser & Video Co.
This is a solid high-definition transfer. Fine object detail is terrific, clarity very pleasing and contrast levels consistent throughout the entire film. The color-scheme does not disappoint either - yellows, greens, blues, reds, grays and blacks look rich and well saturated. Edge-enhancement is not an issue of concern; neither is macroblocking. I also did not spot any traces of noise reduction - generally speaking, the fine film grain gives the film a notably healthy, fresh look. There are no serious stability issues to report in this review either. Finally, while watching the film, I did not see any annoying flecks, scratches, stains, or debris. To sum it all up, this is an excellent high-definition transfer that should meet the quality expectations of even the most demanding film enthusiasts. (Note: This is a Region-A "locked" Blu-ray disc. Therefore, you must have a native Region-A or Region-Free PS3 or SA in order to access its content).
There are five audio tracks on this Blu-ray disc: Cantonese LPCM 7.1, Cantonese Dolby TrueHD 7.1, Cantonese DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1, Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 and Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1 EX. For the record, Universe Laser & Video Co. and have provided optional English and Traditional Chinese subtitles for the main feature. When turned on, they split the image frame and the black bar below it.
The Cantonese DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 track is outstanding. The bass is potent and punchy, the rear channels very effective, and the high-frequencies not overdone. Many of the action scenes, and especially Ip Man's testing by the masters, should impress audiophiles - the intensity of the sound is indeed quite remarkable. The dialog is crisp, clean and easy to follow. There are no balance issues with Kenji Kawai's music score either. Lastly, while viewing the film I did not hear any pops, cracks, or hissings to report in this review.
A tested a couple of different scenes with the Cantonese LPCM 7.1 track and the Cantonese Dolby TrueHD 7.1 track. The dynamic amplitudes of these tracks are indeed identical to the dynamic amplitude of the Cantonese DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 track. The dialog also sounds equally crisp and clear on all three audio tracks.
Note: I noticed quite a few grammatical errors with the English translation. Most of them occur during the second half of the film.
Interviews - cast and crew members discuss the production history of the film, the key characters in it, the message of the film, how the majority of the fights were shot, etc. In English, Cantonese and Mandarin, with optional English and Traditional Chinese subtitles.
-- Wilson Yip (19 min, 480/60i).
-- Sammo Hung (7 min, 480/60i).
-- Donnie Yen (4 min, 480/60i).
-- Huang Xiao Ming (8 min, 480/60i).
-- Xiong Dai Lin (4 min, 480/60i).
-- Simon Yam (4 min, 480/60i).
-- Louis Fan (3 min, 480/60i).
-- Kent Cheng (6 min, 480/60i).
-- To Ye Hong (6 min, 480/60i).
-- Ashton Chen (4 min, 480/60i).
-- Pierre Ngo (4 min, 480/60i).
-- Darren Shahlavi (4 min, 480/60i).
Making of - a standard featurette with additional comments from different cast and crew members discussing the production history of the film, key scenes, the narrative, etc. The featurette contains raw footage from the shooting of the film. In Cantonese and Mandarin, with optional Traditional Chinese and English subtitles. (18 min, 480/60i).
4 Big Scenes - a look at the shooting of the following scenes:
-- The Community (3 min, 480/60i).
-- Kwun Chung Fish Market (3 min, 480/60i).
-- Chinese Restaurant for Joss Stick Combat (3 min, 480/60i).
-- Big and Small Arena (3 min, 480/60i).
Photo Gallery - a collection of stills from the film. (1080p).
Shooting Diary - raw footage from the shooting of the film. Without dialog. (4 min, 480/60i).
Deleted Scenes - a gallery of deleted scenes. In Cantonese and English, with optional Traditional Chinese and English subtitles. (10 min, 480/60i).
Gala Premiere - footage from the film's premiere in Hong Kong. In Cantonese, with optional Traditional Chinese and English subtitles. (3 min, 480/60i).
Ip Man trailer - In Cantonese, with embedded English subtitles. (2 min, 480/60i).
Ip Man 2 trailer - In Cantonese, with optional Traditional Chinese and English subtitles. (3 min, 1080p).
Stylish but lacking substance, Wilson Yip's Ip Man 2 should appeal primarily to hardcore fans of Donnie Yen and Sammo Hung. Everyone else will most likely be underwhelmed by it. The Blu-ray disc herein reviewed, courtesy of Hong Kong-based distributors Universe Laser & Video Co., looks and sounds fantastic. It also contains an enormous amount of supplemental features, all of which are English-friendly. The disc, however, is Region-A "locked". RECOMMENDED.
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