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Once Upon a Time in China

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From the liner notes

China's been infected with a plague known as the Western world, and Wong Fei-hung (Jet Li) refuses to stand by and watch as his country is decimated by the foreign forces. A martial arts expert, Wong collides with the foreigners, their influence, and especially, their firearms. Leading his misfit militia, Wong is determined to stop the immoral slave trade that serves the California gold fields. When his favorite aunt (Rosamund Kwan) is kidnapped to be sold as a prostitute, Wong must battle his countrymen and the superior firepower of the slave traders, all for the very soul of traditional China.

Review

Arguably Jet Li's best film from his early career is a martial–arts epic focusing on the (entirely fictional) exploits of real–life Chinese hero, Wong Fei–Hung. While the film is a bit too long and leisurely paced for some, Once Upon a Time does feature stylish direction from Hark Tsui, terrific fight choreography from The Matrix's Yuen Wo–Ping and, of course, the always–charismatic Li. These three masters are at the height of their powers in a climactic fight in a barn full of wooden ladders. If you're a martial arts fan, you must see this film; do try to see it in its widescreen, English–subtitled version at its original 134–minutes running time.

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DVD : $9.99

Availability: ON ORDER
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Close Caption: Yes
Region Code: 1
UPC: 014381688627
Catalog #: DV1304083

Studio : Image

Languages: Mandarin Dolby Digital Stereo (Primary) , English Dolby Digital Stereo , English Subtitles
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen, 2.35
Extras: Trailers
Features:
Audio commentary: By Hong Kong Film Expert Ric Meyers