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Ashes of Time Redux Blu-Ray [UK Import]
Ashes of Time Redux Blu-Ray
UK Import
Genres: Indie & Art House
Celebrated director Wong Kar-Wai revisits his 1994 film ASHES OF TIME, the Hong Kong filmmaker's only entry into the martial arts genre. Based on the novel by Louis Cha, this film follows a lone swordsman (Leslie Cheung) a...  more »

     
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Genres: Indie & Art House
Sub-Genres: Indie & Art House
Studio: PID
Format: Blu-ray
Theatrical Release Date: 01/01/2008
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaDVD Credits: 2
Total Copies: 0
Members Wishing: 0
Edition: Import
Languages: Cantonese
Subtitles: English

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Movie Reviews

U.K. import
Ralph Jenkins | Manassas, VA | 02/23/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is a region-free import from the U.K. Note that while the movie itself (and the menu) will play on a U.S. machine, the extras are in PAL and therefore will not. The picture quality is uneven, but I think that has more to do with the limitations of the source than the transfer. For the most part, the image on this Blu-ray Disc looks good.



The movie is excellent. It is rather depressing and it can be difficult to keep track of all the characters on your first viewing. It also has constant voice-over throughout, so be prepared to read a lot of subtitles. The action sequences (when they occur) are shot in an artsy style that may not appeal to all tastes. Having said all that, this is a very rewarding film if you're willing to make the effort and be swept along with it. It's probably a good idea to make sure you're not tired before you watch it, though.



I recommend watching this film on a double-bill with Wong's CHUNGKING EXPRESS, which is like the lighter, happier, flip side to this movie.











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