The booklet contains another illuminating essay from James Oliver. He has some interesting takes on the film, which can come across as a little negative in a few places but what he says is hard to disagree with. The release has two versions of the film -- the original theatrical Hong Kong version and an export cut. I viewed both but will be commenting on the former because the latter is a pretty different film.

Launching both a successful franchise (the In the Line of Duty series) as well as an entire sub-genre of action cinema ("girls-with-guns"- a genre which did not truly exist before this film), Yes, Madam! is one of the most important and influential action films of its era, and Eureka Classics is proud to present the film in its UK debut on Blu-ray from a brand new 2K restoration. Andrew Hernandez on The White Storm 3: Heaven or Hell (2023) Review I had hopes for this one after MAAC gave it a positive review. Hopefully this… We are treated to a cop movie where the only smart detectives are these two mismatched officers, and what are the odds they come to respect each other? A lot of damage will be needed to answer that question. Like with the Yes, Madam! release, which I’m going to assume this was produced at the same time as, no women get to offer their takes or historical expertise on the movie and that still feels like a major failure on the part of Eureka Entertainment. (And I promise I’m not just saying this because I am friends with female critics and film historians who would champ at the bit for a chance to get work on these.)For more about In the Line of Duty: I - IV and the In the Line of Duty: I - IV Blu-ray release, see In the Line of Duty: I - IV Blu-ray Review published by Jeffrey Kauffman on April 27, 2023 where this Blu-ray release scored 3.5 out of 5. Morton, Lisa (2009). The Cinema of Tsui Hark. McFarland. ISBN 978-0-7864-4460-1 . Retrieved 24 February 2013. PLUS: A Limited-Edition collector’s booklet (First print run of 2000 copies only) featuring new writing by James Oliver

leap toward international superstardom, while the subsequent two films feature Cynthia Khan. If there's a "through line" tethering the filmsAndrew Hernandez on So Close | Blu-ray (88 Films) Agh! Why does it have to be Region B only!? This was a fun movie! This is a m… Ska Martes on The White Storm 3: Heaven or Hell (2023) Review I really tried to like this one because the first White Storm was an acceptab…

With Everything Everywhere All At Once looking a likely Best Picture Oscar nominee, starring roles in the new Witcher spin off at Netflix and American Born Chinese for Disney+ and the small matter of the Avatar sequels, Michelle Yeoh is having a banner year in 2022, in which she also turned 60. From a recent master, Yes, Madam sports excellent detail in close and when still. Grain is easily resolved thanks to a fine encode. Sharpness holds firm too.HD presentation on Blu-ray of the international export cut from a brand new 2K restoration [87 mins] A slightly smaller selection than some of Eureka’s martial arts releases, but there are many welcome new inclusions. The booklet with James Oliver’s writing wasn’t included with my screener, but his essays always illuminate the film and the culture surrounding it, I’m sure this one won’t be any different in that regard. But the significant inclusion is a whole other version of the film, the alternate English-language Export Version, running a few minutes shorter and featuring the alternate title In the Line of Duty II: The Supercops. It trims a handful of scenes to shorten its length, but the oddest difference is the film’s opening. Not only does it completely excise the introduction of Yeoh’s character (who now first appears after the opening robbery instead of before), but it also adds an entire action sequence from a completely different film, Where’s Officer Tuba? I have no clue as to why this was done (and I’m aware this was not a unique case with this film), but it leads to a whole sequence with entirely different characters, has absolutely nothing to do with the rest of the film, and then never comes up again. I can’t say I’ll ever revisit it, but I’m sure it will be a welcome offering for those who were introduced to the film in this manner. For everyone else, it’s more of a bizarre curiosity. David Chung Chi-Man’s Royal Warriors (aka In the line of Duty) stars Michelle Yeoh ( Boss Level), Sanada Hiroyuki ( Ringu), Michael Wong ( Triple Threat), Michael Chan Wai Man ( Bloody Brotherhood) and Kenneth Tsang ( Chasing the Dragon).

equivalent of Police Woman, albeit with a facility for martial arts that Pepper Anderson never had. All-in-all then, Eureka continue to do justice to classic martial arts movies from Hong Kong. Highly recommended. While the plot often flounders, the closing scene still resonates four decades later. The petty crooks are the ones in handcuffs while white collar criminal Mr Tin smugly gets away with it all with the help of a subordinate police force and destroyed evidence. The film's final freeze frame is so powerful because it shows forces usually kept in separation by geography, class, and the police combining in a single moment. Bullets are all that connects the lives of Mr Tin and Aspirin. When given a chance, he makes sure not to miss.Unfortunately, Strepsil and Aspirin stole more than they bargained for, as they snatch a valuable piece of microfilm that the assassin was there for. This makes them a target for the killer, whose boss is Mr Tin (James Tien). They also soon become prime suspects for the murder of Mr Nornen, as they’re seen leaving the hotel room. note that In the Line of Duty didn't even crop up in any original title until the third film). Whether or not together, it may be nothing other than the fact that these are so-called "girls with guns" outings, where the focal character is kinda sorta a Hong Kong