Jeff Lau's A CHINESE ODYSSEY 1&2 (1994) from Dragon Dynasty 10/9

bruce h · 08-29-2012, 01:08 AM

Another Dragon Dynasty title that almost sneaked by... Jeff Lau's A CHINESE ODYSSEY 1&2 (1994)! Stephen Chow stars as the mischievous Monkey King in this slapstick skewering of the classic folk novel, 'Journey to the West'. Spanning centuries, the tale details Monkey's quest to right his past wrong against The Longevity Monk, along the way mingling with spider-women, bull demons, pig men and other fantastic beings. A giant hit in their native country, the pair may seem a little culturally alien at first, but when has that ever stopped us?

Preorder:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ag=cinema09-20

Serious trailer:
http://youtu.be/EBCWhxEKWm4

Silly trailer:
http://youtu.be/faXt2Ns5Mf0

X-human · 08-29-2012, 03:40 AM

I trust the Weinsteins with a video release about as much as I'd trust them with a hot dog stand. I would definitely need to see some reviews first.

bruce h · 08-29-2012, 10:51 AM

At this point I can't imagine they'd muck around with the titles -- I'm pretty sure they'll issue whatever master they get from Media Asia (or Fortune Star, or whoever).

bruce h · 09-10-2012, 03:21 AM

Cover art:

Demoni · 09-10-2012, 06:24 AM

It is sad that classics like this are only released when Bey Logan is not around anymore so one can only imagine the possibilities of said release under his blessing.

russweiss · 09-10-2012, 11:03 PM

I saw these on Chinese laserdisc years ago and don't remember being very impressed. I'm a fan of Chow Sing Chi but unless these had some stellar reviews I couldn't imagine buying.

08-29-2012, 01:08 AM	#1
bruce h Editor - CINEMA ARCANA Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: MD Posts: 1,423	Jeff Lau's A CHINESE ODYSSEY 1&2 (1994) from Dragon Dynasty 10/9 Another Dragon Dynasty title that almost sneaked by... Jeff Lau's A CHINESE ODYSSEY 1&2 (1994)! Stephen Chow stars as the mischievous Monkey King in this slapstick skewering of the classic folk novel, 'Journey to the West'. Spanning centuries, the tale details Monkey's quest to right his past wrong against The Longevity Monk, along the way mingling with spider-women, bull demons, pig men and other fantastic beings. A giant hit in their native country, the pair may seem a little culturally alien at first, but when has that ever stopped us? Preorder: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ag=cinema09-20 Serious trailer: http://youtu.be/EBCWhxEKWm4 Silly trailer: http://youtu.be/faXt2Ns5Mf0 __________________ Bruce Holecheck Cinema Arcana: Knee-Deep in Cinemuck! The 'Net's Best Upcoming DVD & Blu-Ray List

08-29-2012, 03:40 AM	#2
X-human I ate my keys Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 6,318	I trust the Weinsteins with a video release about as much as I'd trust them with a hot dog stand. I would definitely need to see some reviews first. __________________ The combined weight of the horrors I have authored wrought would crush your carbon hearts into perfect diamonds of terror! A Few Ants Short. And what the hell, check out my DVD Collection won't you?

08-29-2012, 10:51 AM	#3
bruce h Editor - CINEMA ARCANA Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: MD Posts: 1,423	At this point I can't imagine they'd muck around with the titles -- I'm pretty sure they'll issue whatever master they get from Media Asia (or Fortune Star, or whoever). __________________ Bruce Holecheck Cinema Arcana: Knee-Deep in Cinemuck! The 'Net's Best Upcoming DVD & Blu-Ray List

09-10-2012, 03:21 AM	#4
bruce h Editor - CINEMA ARCANA Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: MD Posts: 1,423	Cover art: __________________ Bruce Holecheck Cinema Arcana: Knee-Deep in Cinemuck! The 'Net's Best Upcoming DVD & Blu-Ray List

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09-10-2012, 06:24 AM	#5
Demoni HackMaster Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,272	It is sad that classics like this are only released when Bey Logan is not around anymore so one can only imagine the possibilities of said release under his blessing.

09-10-2012, 11:03 PM	#6
russweiss Maniac Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 749	I saw these on Chinese laserdisc years ago and don't remember being very impressed. I'm a fan of Chow Sing Chi but unless these had some stellar reviews I couldn't imagine buying.