Odd Couple
[Blu-Ray]

Description

Widely considered the greatest classical weapons movie ever made,Odd Couplestars Sammo Hung, Lau Kar-wing (also directing) and Bryan “Beardy” Leung Kar-yan (Dreadnaught, The Victim) in a classic tale of rivalry and vengeance. Two ageing masters of the spear and sword engage in an epic mountaintop battle every ten years, but the outcome invariably ends in a draw. Realising that neither one of them will ever outclass the other, they each agree to take on a younger student and train them to champion their cause, thus putting an end to their longstanding rivalry. Showcasing some of the most intricate and explosive weapons choreography ever seen, this masterpiece remains a quintessential classic from the Golden Age of Hong Kong Cinema, and now makes its UK debut on Blu-ray from a brand new 2K restoration! BLU-RAY FEATURES Original Cantonese mono audio | Optional English dubbed audio | Optional English Subtitles | Brand new feature length audio commentary by Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) and martial artist / actor Robert “Bobby” Samuels | Brand new feature length audio commentary by action cinema experts Mike Leeder & Arne Venema | Archival interview with director Lau Kar-wing | Archival interview with Bryan “Beardy” Leung Kar-yan | Trailers | PRESS “★★★★★ probably the best weapons movie ever made and featuring some of Sammo Hung‘s most technically intricate choreography” – Kung Fu Movie Guide “anyone searching for a traditional kung-fu flick that is filled with sublime choreography need look no further than this; the intricate sword and spear clashes are worth 90 minutes of anyone’s time” – Far East Films “ranks as one of Sammo’s finest kung-fu movies” – Asian Action Cinema “Essential viewing” – Kung-fu Kingdom

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