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Tian can di que Blu-ray Review

Tian can di que 天殘地缺

Score: 66

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A notable martial arts exploitation film with variable technical merits but excellent restoration and informative extras, showcasing truly athletic feats by disabled actors.

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DTS-HD MA

Video: 56

Film Masters' Blu-ray of 'The Crippled Masters' showcases a remarkable 1080p AVC encoded restoration from a 35mm archival print, displaying a commendable effort to remove significant damage such as scratches, emulsion bubbles, and burned-in subtitles, though minor imperfections and peculiar anamorphic distortions remain.

Audio: 71

The Crippled Masters offers both a DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono English and Mandarin tracks, with clear dialogue and minimal hiss. While the English track minimizes the boxy sound and background noise evident in the Mandarin version, the Mandarin track presents a more authentic experience with well-executed subtitles.

Extra: 76

Film Masters' extras excel, featuring an insightful 'Kings of Kung Fu' documentary, engaging commentary by The Important Cinema Club hosts, a fun archival trailer compilation, a comprehensive raw scan of 'The Crippled Masters,' and a compelling before/after restoration demo, showcasing the impressive restoration work.

Movie: 66

The Crippled Masters is a wildly inventive martial arts exploitation film, now presented with a remarkable 2K restoration on Blu-ray. This gritty 1979 classic, featuring real-life disabled fighters Frankie Shum and Jackie Conn, delivers shocking yet astonishingly choreographed action, making it a must-watch for genre enthusiasts.

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