From the 88 Films press release:
88 Films Announces Magnificent Bodyguards
Starring Jackie Chan
Making its Global 3D Blu-ray Debut!
88 Films is proud to announce the
Nov 10 release of
Jackie Chan’s action-packed classic,
Magnificent Bodyguards, in a 2-Disc set featuring a Real-D 3D Blu-ray in addition to a Standard Blu-ray 2D Option. This release features a brand new 2K restoration from the original camera negatives.
Magnificent Bodyguards was revolutionary as legendary director
Wei Lo (
The Big Boss,
Fist of Fury) introduced 3D filmmaking to Hong Kong for the first time. After launching the career of
Bruce Lee,
Wei Lo wanted his newest discovery,
Jackie Chan, to break out of the screen with his explosive martial arts moves.
Lady Nan (
Wang Ping,
The Chinese Boxer) must transport her sick brother through the treacherous "Stormy Hills” to the capital city to see the only doctor with a cure. Most of the dangers on the road are from bandits who are eager to attack travelers. Lord Ting Chung (
Jackie Chan,
Project A) offers to be her bodyguard for the journey to save her brother's life. Chung knows this is not a one-man job and brings others onto the team, including a leather smith (
Siu-Lung Leung, better known as
Bruce Leung,
Kung Fu Hustle) and the ruthless Tsang (
James Tien,
Fist of Fury). They encounter ruthless people ready to attack and stop the sickly brother from his medical appointment. Chung gets a sense that there is a bit of royal intrigue involving his ailing client.
Even though the film was shot in 3D,
Magnificent Bodyguards has until now only been available in 2D on various video formats in North America. This release marks the highly-anticipated global debut of the 3D Blu-ray. Longtime fans can finally fully experience the action as it was meant to be.
Jackie Chan,
James Tien, and
Siu-Lung Leung battle monks, bandits, and royal soldiers in 3D so their blows and weapons are coming right at you.
Bonus materials include:
- 2.0 Cantonese Dual Mono with English Subtitles
- 2.0 Mandarin Dual Mono with English Subtitles
- Classic English Dub
- English Dub with Alternate Music Cues
- Audio Commentary by Frank Djeng and F.J. DeSanto
- Punching Into the 3rd Dimension - James Mudge on Magnificent Bodyguards
- Magnificent Bodyguards - A New Dimension in Action? - By Steve Lawson
- Remastered Mandarin Trailer
- Remastered English Trailer
View the official trailer here:
Magnificent Bodyguards is distributed by MVD Entertainment Group.
I really like that the way that they did the trailer, showing the differences they made for this new release. I know some people have been wondering where the 3D Blu-rays have gone, so here's a good release for that crowd.
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