On February 17, 2026, MVD is releasing the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for Knock Off, a 1998 actioner from Hong Kong director Tsui Hark (Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants, Once Upon a Time in China V).
Jean-Claude Van Damme plays Marcus Ray, a Hong Kong fashion designer who uncovers a deadly conspiracy involving explosive micro-bombs hidden in counterfeit products. Teaming up with a covert agent (Rob Schneider), Ray must navigate the dangerous world of counterfeit fashion to stop the imminent threat and save lives.
4K Ultra HD Features:
- HD Restoration (16-Bit Scan of the Original Camera Negative) of the film presented in its original 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio in HDR
- Audio: English DTS 5.1 Surround LPCM 2.0 Stereo Audio
- Optional English Subtitles
- Archival Audio Commentary by Action Cinema Experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema
- Collectible Knock Off “4K LaserVision” Mini-Poster
- NEW! Interview with Steven E. de Souza (HD, 40:51) [on Blu-ray disc]
- NEW! Interview with Moshe Diamant (HD, 18;24) [on Blu-ray disc]
- Archival 2020 interview with writer Steven E. de Souza (HD, 9:49) [on Blu-ray disc]
- Archival ‘Making Of: Knock Off’ – featurette (SD, 23.15) [on Blu-ray disc]
- Original Theatrical Trailer [on Blu-ray disc]
- Reversible Cover Art
- Collectible Knock Off “4K LaserVision” Mini-Poster
- Limited Edition Slipcover (*FIRST PRESSING ONLY)
Blu-ray Features:
• High Definition (1080p) presentation of the main feature in 2.35:1 aspect ratio
• Audio: DTS 5.1 Surround & LPCM 2.0 Stereo Audio
• Optional English Subtitles
• Archival Audio Commentary by Action Cinema Experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema
• NEW! Interview with Steven E. de Souza (HD, 40:51)
• NEW! Interview with Moshe Diamant (HD, 18;24)
• Archival 2020 interview with writer Steven E. de Souza (HD, 9:49)
• Archival “Making Of: Knock Off” featurette (SD, 23.15)
• Original Theatrical Trailer
• Collectible Mini-Poster
• Limited Edition Slipcover (*First Pressing Only)
Watch the film’s Trailer below:
The most interesting thing about this movie is the behind the scenes stories of Van Damme’s massive cocaine habit while shooting in HK.
The film is worth the price of admission for the “green explosions” alone.
I’m sure Mike Leeder’s adoring fans will cry afoul at him and Arne’s audio commentary being present, but they must be doing something right if they keep being hired to do them. (Or if their archived commentaries are used)
It’s too bad we couldn’t get the legendary rumored uncut version. It would have been interesting to see what Tsui Hark’s original vision was before studio interference. (Supposedly, he used the film as an excuse to experiment with different camera and editing effects as opposed to making a good movie.)
“he used the film as an excuse to experiment with different camera and editing effects as opposed to making a good movie”
Mission accomplished! =)
This film has grown on me. It comes from that time in the late 90s where shit just got wild from HK directors. Basically you had this (Green Explosions, micro bombs and the triads and Russian mob and rogue CIA agents) Blackjack (Dolph being afraid of the color white, a milk dairy fight) Bridge of Dragons (Isaac Florentine’s film feels like an real life anime complete with 666 on the vehicles) and let’s not forget Face/Off, Drive (Mark Dacascos) Storm Riders, and Who Am I and even Kiss of the Dragon you had killer poison acupuncture needles. These movies had such a craziness to them that I must admit enjoy a lot more now.
I remember not liking Double Team, Versus, Romeo Must Die and Replacement Killers but I’m wondering if they play better now years on.
Indeed, I should revisit the Mike films as Audition,Ichi the Killer, Visitor Q and Full Metal Jacket have that oddity I’ve grown to love.
As for Knock Off, long overdue, I have different region Blu Ray but definitely want to pick it up, as I’ve said I’ve grown to appreciate the sheer wacky nature of seeing Van Damme sliding through a wet ship deck and fighting a guy with razor sharp eye glasses.
Full Metal Yakuza by the way, not Full Metal Jacket, though that’s a great movie too.
I thought the MVD edition would contain the original cut of the movie.
Has anyone here watched the Tsui Hark’s version?
I also miss interviews with Tsui Hark and Sammo Hung.
Was it ever released on DVD?