6.4 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 4.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
Rothrock stars as Cindy, an American FBI agent who travels to Hong Kong to arrest a criminal newspaper editor, Ronny Dak (filmmaker Ronny Yu) who prints counterfeit money using the newspaper's presses (a dubious notion, but storyline is not the film's strong point). While investigating Dak's crimes, Cindy hooks up with her old friend Judy Yu (Elizabeth Lee), an undercover cop (Chin Siu-ho), and an intrepid journalist (director Mang Hoi) to battle his kung-fu henchmen.
Starring: Cynthia Rothrock, Hoi Mang, Ronny Yu, Melvin Wong, Wu MaForeign | 100% |
Comedy | Insignificant |
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 Mono
Mandarin: Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
English is the only option on English Export Cut
English
Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region A (B, C untested)
Movie | 3.0 | |
Video | 4.0 | |
Audio | 4.0 | |
Extras | 4.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
1989’s “Lady Reporter” (a.k.a. “The Blonde Fury,” “Righting Wrongs II: Blonde Fury”) is another step in the Hong Kong cinema exploits of star Cynthia Rothrock. She returns to action duty in a role similar to others she’s played, but, once again, her level of martial arts fury supports an otherwise unsteady endeavor that’s never precise when it comes to storytelling or tone. Director Hoi Mang (who also co-stars in the feature) aims to turn the crime story into a comedy, while the producers desire something harder than laughs, creating a strange, reshoot-laden effort that does exceptionally well when it concentrates on physical confrontations. Attempts at humor nearly ruin the entire viewing experience.
The AVC encoded image (1.85:1 aspect ratio) presentation is listed as "newly restored by Vinegar Syndrome from existing 2K studio masters." Detail is available throughout the viewing experience, examining some skin particulars and fibrous fashion choices. Exteriors remain dimensional as the adventure heads around the city, and interiors maintain depth, also keeping decorative additions open for examination. Color is secure, with brighter primaries on costuming and signage. Stylish lighting is also preserved, delivering cooler hues. Skin tones are natural, and hair color has some emphasis with Rothrock's blondeness. Delineation is satisfactory. Grain is heavy and film-like. Source is in good condition.
The 1.0 DTS-HD MA mix provides a straightforward listening event for "Lady Reporter." Dialogue exchanges are intelligible, handling comedic timing and more threatening dramatic choices. Scoring is basic but appreciable, adding synth support. Sound effects are blunt but effective.
Rothrock comes to play in "Lady Reporter," presenting thrilling speed and fury as Cindy takes on aggressors, and there's great fun in watching the cast get thrown around various locations. Most of this intensity was added after the fact, with director Cory Yuen brought in to toughen up the movie, and one can easily spot his contributions as the production doesn't bother to match Rothrock's hair in the reshoots. Such lack of attention adds a semi- slapdash quality to the picture but doesn't diminish its entertainment value. Despite a mishandling of comedy, "Lady Reporter" remains passably engaging, really coming alive when it puts Rothrock front and center, giving her a chance to showcase her martial art skills and natural action hero presence.
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