As an ardent admirer, I’d venture to say that if there was a pantheon dedicated to action stars, Jet Li would undoubtedly have a place there, his image etched so deeply it might as well be carved by his own hands. A veritable legend of Hong Kong’s golden era of cinema and the star of numerous cult-classic Hollywood movies, some of Li’s most thrilling escapades are soon to be compiled in a new 4K Blu-ray set. Named The Jet Li Collection, this five-film compilation is now available for preorder on Amazon and Walmart, priced at $130, ahead of its release on July 29.
These films primarily focus on the peak of Li’s career in the ’90s, with an impressive three being produced in 1993. Early movies such as Once Upon a Time in China and Swordsman 2 catapulted him to stardom due to his exceptional talent and skillfully executed fight scenes. The Fong Sai Yuk films, known as The Legend and The Legend 2 in the U.S., along with Tai Chi Master, showcased his remarkable ability to deliver powerful blows. Fast-forwarding to 1994, Li’s contributions to The Bodyguard from Beijing and Fist of Legend were two more critically acclaimed films that received international recognition.
Among his many notable films, “Fist of Legend” is widely considered one of the most impactful, as it was a remake of the 1972 action spectacle “Fist of Fury.” With Bruce Lee having starred in the original, Jet Li faced a challenging task to live up to the legacy, but “Fist of Legend” exceeded expectations, particularly due to its unforgettable fight scenes, skillfully designed by Yuen Woo-Ping.
As a fellow admirer of Hong Kong cinema, I’m thrilled to share some exciting news! Shout Factory has just acquired the global rights to the Golden Princess film library, a treasure trove of 156 movies that have been scarce on the 4K Blu-ray market. This is fantastic news because it means we can anticipate numerous action-packed masterpieces receiving a fresh 4K release soon! Iconic films like Hard Boiled, The Killer, the Better Tomorrow trilogy, and City on Fire are just a few of the many classics that will be part of this update. So, buckle up, fellow fans, as we’re in for an action-packed ride with these timeless Hong Kong cinematic gems!
The Jet Li Collection Special Features
We’ve separated the bonus content for The Jet Li Collection by movie.
Fist of Legend
- Audio commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong film critic at Eastern Kicks (New feature)
- New English subtitles
- Interview with director Gordon Chan (New feature)
- Interview with Professor Aaron Moore (New feature)
- Archival interview with director Gordon Chan
- Archival interview with actor Chin Siu-Ho
- Archival iterview with actor Kurata Yasuaki
- The School Of Hard Knocks: Karate seminar with actor Kurata Yasuaki
- Archival interviews with movie director Brett Ratner and critic Elvis Mitchell
- Deleted scenes
- Trailer
Tai Chi Master
- Audio commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong film critic at Eastern Kicks (New feature)
- New English subtitles
- Tai Chi Madam: The Michelle Yeoh Effect interviews (New feature)
- Archival interview With actor Chin Siu-Ho
- The Birthplace Of Tai Chi: Documentary about Chen Village
- Meditations On the Master interviews with director Brett Ratner and critic Elvis Mitchell on director Yuen Wo-ping
- Twin Warriors: Director Brett Ratner and critic Elvis Mitchell on actors Jet Li And Michelle Yeoh
- English language opening credits
- Trailer
Fong Sai Yuk AKA The Legend
- New English subtitles
- Interview with Leon Hunt, author Of Kung Fu Masters and East Asian Cinemas (New feature)
- Audio commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong film critic at Eastern Kicks (New feature)
- Trailer
Fong Sai Yuk 2 AKA The Legend 2
- New English subtitles
- Interview with sound assistants Steven Avila and Trip Brock on translating classic Hong Kong films to the west (New feature)
- Audio commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong film Critic at Eastern Kicks (New feature)
- Trailer
The Bodyguard from Beijing
- New English subtitles
- Audio commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong film critic at Eastern Kicks (New feature)
- Trailer
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