The Adventurers Blu-ray Release: April 29, 2025!
Experience the explosive action of 'The Adventurers' in a new 2K restoration on Blu-ray.
The Adventurers makes a grand return with its Blu-ray release set for April 29, 2025, in North America and April 28, 2025, in the UK. Directed by the legendary Ringo Lam and starring the magnetic Andy Lau, this action-packed thriller is presented in a dazzling 2K restoration by Eureka Classics. It's available in a limited edition run of just 2000 copies, making it an essential addition for collectors and action film aficionados.
The film narrates the gripping tale of Wai Lok-yan (Andy Lau), whose life is overturned after witnessing his parents' murder. Fueled by revenge, Yan joins the Thai Air Force, ultimately confronting Ray Liu (Paul Chun), a former double agent turned arms dealer responsible for his family's tragedy. With assistance from the CIA, Yan infiltrates San Francisco's criminal underworld to rescue Crystal (Jacklyn Wu), Liu's daughter, from danger and exact his vengeance.
The Blu-ray edition enriches the viewing experience with various features including optional English subtitles and original Cantonese mono and DTS-HD MA 5.1 audio options, making it accessible to a wider audience. A specially crafted collector’s booklet featuring new essays on Hong Kong cinema adds scholarly depth to this thrilling collection.
The Adventurers is a hidden gem in Ringo Lam's illustrious career, including Maximum Risk and City on Fire. The new Blu-ray promises to preserve this legacy with an engaging audio commentary by film critic David West, and insightful interviews like 'Two Adventurers' with editor Gary Bettinson.
Release Contents:
- NEW 2K RESTORATION: Enhanced picture quality showcasing Ringo Lam's directorial brilliance.
- Audio Options: Original Cantonese mono and DTS-HD MA 5.1.
- Optional English Subtitles: Newly translated for this release.
- Commentary and Interviews: Audio commentary by David West and new interviews with Gary Bettinson.
- Collector’s Booklet: New essay by Aaron Han Joon Magnan-Park.
- Limited Edition O-Card Slipcase: Features striking new artwork by Time Tomorrow. Limited to 2000 copies.
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