Shaw Brothers Classics: Vol. Two Blu-ray Movie
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Lady of Steel / Brothers Five / The Crimson Charm / The Shadow Whip / The Delightful Forest / The Devil's Mirror / Man of Iron / The Water Margin / The Bride From Hell / Heroes Two / The Flying Guillotine / The Dragon MissileShout Factory | 1970-1976 | 12 Movies | 1140 min | Not rated | Aug 15, 2023
Movie rating
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| Users |  | 0.0 |
| Reviewer |  | 4.0 |
| Overall | | 4.0 |
Overview
Shaw Brothers Classics: Vol. Two (1970-1976)
This spectacular box set comprises 12 classic martial arts films from the famous Shaw Brothers' library, featuring some of their greatest stars – Cheng Pei-pei (Come Drink With Me), Lo Lieh (King Boxer), Sammo Hung (Wheels On Meals), Ti Lung (A Better Tomorrow), and David Chiang (The Boxer From Shantung). Many of these films are debuting for the first time on Blu-ray. Get ready for some exciting thrills and chills as heroes meet villains in a duel to the death!
| Foreign | 100% |
| Martial arts | 38% |
| Action | 20% |
| Horror | 11% |
| Drama | 3% |
| Supernatural | Insignificant |
| Period | Insignificant |
| Fantasy | Insignificant |
| Adventure | Insignificant |
| Mystery | Insignificant |
Specifications
Video
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 2.35:1, 2.39:1
Original aspect ratio: 2.35:1, 2.39:1
Audio
See individual releases
Subtitles
English
Discs
Blu-ray Disc
Twelve-disc set (12 BDs)
Playback
Region A (B, C untested)
Review
Rating summary
| Movie |  | 4.5 |
| Video | | 4.0 |
| Audio | | 4.0 |
| Extras |  | 3.5 |
| Overall | | 4.0 |
Shaw Brothers Classics: Vol. Two Blu-ray Movie Review
Reviewed by Neil Lumbard June 14, 2024Shaw Brothers Classics: Volume Two continues the essential Shout Factory Shaw Brothers Collection line. The Blu-ray set includes an assortment of martial arts favorites and classic gems by the legendary Shaw Brothers production studio. These important classics of Asian cinema are must-see gems for fans of martial arts action films. A remarkable assortment of entertaining films with plenty to offer kung-fu fans, featuring performances by martial arts stars including Feng Ku, Hsieh Wang, Kuan Tai Chen, Mu Chu, Pei-Pei Cheng, and Hua Yueh.
The Shaw Brothers Classics: Volume Two Blu-ray box-set release should be considered an essential must-own for all enthusiasts of Asian cinema and martial arts. Consider it worthy of having a permanent spot in the collection of all action fans. A treasure chest of great martial arts films by Shaw Brothers.
For individual reviews on each of the feature-films included in Shaw Brothers Classics: Volume Two, please refer to the individual reviews linked to below:
The Crimson Charm Blu-ray Review
The Shadow Whip Blu-ray Review
The Delightful Forest Blu-ray Review
The Devil’s Mirror Blu-ray Review
The Water Margin Blu-ray Review
The Bride from Hell Blu-ray Review
The Flying Guillotine Blu-ray Review
The Dragon Missile Blu-ray Review
Shaw Brothers Classics: Vol. Two Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality
For more information on the picture-quality of each feature-film included in the Shaw Brothers Classics: Volume Two box-set, please refer to the individual reviews linked to below:
The Crimson Charm Blu-ray Review
The Shadow Whip Blu-ray Review
The Delightful Forest Blu-ray Review
The Devil's Mirror Blu-ray Review
The Water Margin Blu-ray Review
The Bride from Hell Blu-ray Review
The Flying Guillotine Blu-ray Review
The Dragon Missile Blu-ray Review
Shaw Brothers Classics: Vol. Two Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality
For more information on the audio-quality of each feature-film included in the Shaw Brothers Classics: Volume Two box-set, please refer to the individual reviews linked to below:
The Crimson Charm Blu-ray Review
The Shadow Whip Blu-ray Review
The Delightful Forest Blu-ray Review
The Devil's Mirror Blu-ray Review
The Water Margin Blu-ray Review
The Bride from Hell Blu-ray Review
The Flying Guillotine Blu-ray Review
The Dragon Missile Blu-ray Review
Shaw Brothers Classics: Vol. Two Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras
For more information on the bonus features highlighted with each feature-film included in the Shaw Brothers Classics: Volume Two box-set, please refer to the individual reviews linked to below:
The Crimson Charm Blu-ray Review
The Shadow Whip Blu-ray Review
The Delightful Forest Blu-ray Review
The Devil's Mirror Blu-ray Review
The Water Margin Blu-ray Review
The Bride from Hell Blu-ray Review
The Flying Guillotine Blu-ray Review
The Dragon Missile Blu-ray Review
Shaw Brothers Classics: Vol. Two Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation
Shaw Brothers Classics: Volume Two is an incredible box-set with an assortment of martial arts gems for cinema enthusiasts. The box-set is a joyous treasure-chest of entertaining classics. The set should be an essential purchase for anyone with an interest in martial arts films and especially the classics by Shaw Brothers. The release offers a wide range of films covering a myriad of sub-genres in the martial arts world – some action epics, some historical, some horror, and even a crime-saga.
The set offers each feature-film alongside a bevy of supplemental features. The set includes gorgeous collectible packaging. The Blu-ray release features a beautiful chip-board art-box and clear cases with beautiful sleeve artwork. Consider Shaw Brothers Classics: Volume Two a set to cherish and hold on to for the rest of your life. Highly recommended.