Tai Chi Master | 4K Ultra HD (88 Films)
On October 7, 2024, 88 Films is releasing a 4K Ultra HD for Tai Chi Master, a 1993 Hong Kong martial arts classic from director Yuen Woo-ping (In the Line of Duty 4) and stars Jet Li (League of Gods) and Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once).
Jet Li stars in this thrilling martial arts epic about two childhood friends falsely accused of cheating and expelled from their Shaolin Temple. As they grow up, their paths diverge, with one embracing the peaceful teachings of Tai Chi and the other seeking power and joining the military. Set against the backdrop of a civil war, their friendship deteriorates into betrayal, leading to a climactic showdown between the two.
Michelle Yeoh co-stars as a resilient ally who helps the peaceful friend master Tai Chi’s true essence. Directed by legendary choreographer Yuen Woo-ping, the film showcases breathtaking fight sequences and captures the complex dynamics of friendship and betrayal.
The film also stars Chin Siu Ho (Lady Reporter), Fennie Yuen Kit-Ying (My Flying Wife), Yu Hai (Shaolin Temple) and Yuen Cheung-Yan (Miracle Fighters).
Features:
- FEATURING LIMITED EDITION SLIPCASE
- BOOKLET AND POSTER
- Booklet notes from Tom Cunliffe & Paul Bramhall
- Brand new 4K Remaster from the Original Negatives presented in Ultra High Definition (2160p) in original 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio
- Presented in Dolby Vision High Dynamic Range (HDR10 Compatible)
- High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray also included
- Cantonese Mono
- Optional English Subtitles
- Nemesis: Interview with star Chin Siu-Ho
- The Birthplace of Tai Chi: On Location in Chen Village
- Twin Warriors: Director Brett Ratner and Critic Elvis
Mitchell on stars Jet Li and Michelle Yeoh - Export Opening Credits
- Theatrical Trailer
- Reversible sleeve featuring new artwork by Sam Green & original poster
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Watch the film’s U.S. Trailer below:
I’m tempted to call this my favorite Jet Li movie not just because the action is great, but because it tells a good story about friends coming together to overthrow an evil regime while also dealing with best friends dealing with betrayal and greed.
I guess I don’t need the shitty release that Brett Ratner poisons in the special features.
If the Fist of Legend release is anything to go by, talentless creepy Ratner will defintely show up in this release. Shame cos the actual movie itself will look great (probably) and be the actual HK version.
Now waiting for the eventual release of Fong Sai Yuk 1 and 2 without all the cuts Weinstein made. The last uncut copy I think was a crappy Universe DVD back in the late 90s!!!!
2009 French DVDs (HK VIDEO) for Fong Sai-yuk I & 2 are totally uncut.
Wake me up when they’ll release Born To Defence (yes, with a c !).
The picture quality on this , especially the 4K, is really really good. For anyone that thinks theres no difference between 4k and 1080p check out this release. The 4k has awesome looking fine grain which just looks so cinematic and looks like a “proper film” and not another Netflix Friday release while the regular bluray looks good in certain shots but messy in others cos it doesn’t handle the fine film grain as well .
Even the HDR works in the movie’s favor which is not always the case.
Not a perfect release….it doesnt even has an audio commentary but a huge upgrade of the Dragon Dynasty version. No more goofy looking font on the opening title sequence
I find it interesting that Jet Li was going to star in Crime Story before his agent was shot by gangsters and he chose Tai Chi Master instead. If he had been in that film, would someone else have starred in Tai Chi Master? Would he have done it after Crime Story if they were willing to postpone? Film history could have been different!