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02 February 2022

Eureka takes on WARRIORS TWO with THE PRODIGAL SON (review)

Sammo Hung puts his spin on the Wing Chun fighting style - previously used by Bruce Lee - in a pair of directorial efforts WARRIORS TWO and THE PRODIGAL SON in which he plays two different comic roles in the otherwise dramatic tales of young heroes seeking vengeance.

REVIEW LINK: Eureka Video (UK) Region B Blu-ray (DVDCompare)

WARRIORS TWO/THE PRODIGAL SON Blu-ray specs:

  • Disc One - Warriors Two:
    • Hong Kong Version:
      • 1080p24 MPEG-4 AVC 2.35:1 Widescreen
      • Cantonese and English LPCM 1.0 Mono
      • Optional English Subtitles
      • Audio Commmentary by Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) and martial artist/actor Robert “Bobby” Samuels
    • English Export Version:
      • 1080p24 MPEG-4 AVC 2.35:1 Widescreen
      • English LPCM 1.0 Mono
      • Audio Commentary by action cinema experts Mike Leeder & Arne Venema
    • "The Way of the Warrior: The Making of WARRIORS TWO" documentary
    • Still Gallery
    • Hong Kong Theatrical Trailer
    • International Trailer
  • Disc Two - The Prodigal Son:
    • 1080p24 MPEG-4 AVC 2.35:1 Widescreen
    • Cantonese and English LPCM 1.0 Mono 
    • Optional English Subtitles
    • Audio Commentary by Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) and martial artist/actor Robert “Bobby” Samuels
    • Audio Commentary by action cinema experts Mike Leeder & Arne Venema
    • "Wing Chun 101" interview with Sifu Alex Richter by Frank Djeng
    • "The Heroic Trio" interview with actors Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao, and Frankie Chan
    • "Life Imitating Art" interview with producer Guy Lai with martial arts demonstrations by Sifu Austin Goh and Jude Poyer
    • Alternate English Credits
    • Stills Gallery
    • Hong Kong Theatrical Trailer
    • International Trailer
    • U.S. Home Video Trailer
  • Limited edition of 3,000 copies comes with an O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by Darren Wheeling, a reversible poster featuring original Hong Kong artwork, and a collector's booklet illustrated with rare archival imagery and featuring new writing by James Oliver; a reprint of Frank Djeng’s original liner notes for "The Prodigal Son" from the US laserdisc release; and reprints of "Warriors Two" original sales notes and theatrical flyer.

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