This Blu-Ray has excellent picture quality. It was like watching it for the first time. And it is even better than at the movie theatre.
I remember watching it at the movie theatre when it first came out. It was so big on the movie screen that you can't really get the whole picture. And when there was an area that was out of focus, it really magnified the focus defect. (This is my point of view. As when ever I get to the theatre in Chinatown back then, it was always pack, thus I always had to sit close to the screen watching it up close.)
If you have a big screen or one of decent size, this Blu-Ray will make a big difference in picture quality. And it won't be too big, as in the theatre, where the defect is over magnified.
It seems the subtitle was done by a foreigner, none native english speaking.
Subtitle 1 seems like a direct translation from Madarin where the meanings were translated literally.
Subtitle 2 is a direct translation from the english dub version. But the translator must not be an english speaker as you can tell from the scene with the 6th venom & the 5th venom toad meeting at the restaurant. When the toad toss a silver piece to the 6th venom, pretending to be a bum, the 6th venom walk in over to the toad table. The toad said "Sorry, I have a guest. Sit elsewhere". But the subtitle 2 shows" Sorry, I would get. Sit elsewhere" as if the translator listen directly to the english dub but their english was so poor that they can not hear it correctly.
I will not review the movie as this is a classic. And there are many review about the movie on the DVD version.
I highly recommend this Blu-Ray.
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The Five Deadly Venoms [Blu-ray]
Sun Chien
(Actor),
Chiang Cheh
(Actor),
Cheh Chang
(Director),
Chang Cheh
(Director)
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Genre | Action & Adventure/Martial Arts |
Format | NTSC, Widescreen, Multiple Formats, Dubbed, Dolby, Blu-ray, AC-3 |
Contributor | Mona Fong, Pai Wei, Meng Lo, Lo Meng, Chiang Sheng, Lu Feng, Kuo Chue, Sheng Chiang, Lung-Wei Wang, Chien Sun, Runme Shaw, Philip Kwok, Run Run Shaw, Chiang Cheh, Chang Cheh, Feng Ku, Sun Chien, Feng Lu, Cheh Chang See more |
Language | Mandarin Chinese |
Runtime | 1 hour and 37 minutes |
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Product Description
A master pits his pupil against disciples of death.
Product details
- MPAA rating : NR (Not Rated)
- Product Dimensions : 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 3.2 ounces
- Item model number : WENC3202BR
- Director : Cheh Chang, Chang Cheh
- Media Format : NTSC, Widescreen, Multiple Formats, Dubbed, Dolby, Blu-ray, AC-3
- Run time : 1 hour and 37 minutes
- Release date : May 17, 2011
- Actors : Sun Chien, Chiang Cheh, Chiang Sheng, Sheng Chiang, Feng Lu
- Dubbed: : English
- Producers : Runme Shaw, Run Run Shaw, Mona Fong
- Studio : Weinstein Company
- ASIN : B004NJC0UC
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: #37,448 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
- #3,455 in Action & Adventure Blu-ray Discs
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5 Stars
Review number 126 (a.k.a. One star for each "Venom")!
Dragon Dynasty's version of "The Five Venoms" is the definitive DVD of this classic film. Yes, it lacks features, compared to other releases of revered martial arts movies, but if you want more, license this movie from Celestial Pictures yourself and go wild with YOUR DVD! Everyone else will be content with the languages/subtitles options and Bey Logan's insightful, entertaining commentary. The great picture and sound will make previous reissues ready to be chucked into the dustbin. Not for all tastes; read the the most extensive reviews before taking the plunge with your wallet!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2011
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2014
One of my early memories - catching the commercial for this on "Black Belt Theater" one Saturday. Of course, it relied heavily on the "I had five pupils" intro. It was years later, but I remember my reaction being similar to my reaction after seeing a TV spot for STAR WARS: If I don't see this, I probably won't survive.
Then I watched it and my favorite character was framed, tortured and killed, while the bad guys ran around scot-free. Yes, the other two remaining protagonists revealed themselves to be as cool as poor Li Ho, and made with the Justice, but it was a little hard for my kid brain to process. Really, the reason the bad guys lost was...because of the bad guys. I don't think I was ready yet for the theme of this movie, which is EVIL WILL EAT ITSELF. Evil might be stronger than good, more pervasive, but in the end, evil will eat itself. That isn't what hooked me as a youngster - what got me was the mood, the color, the world-building magic of Movietown (when you watch this one, keep in mind there is not one single exterior shot - even the city is indoors at the Shaw's Movietown). The feeling created with the iconic intro, the classic De Wolf library soundtrack, Chiang Sheng's funky threads at the end, the incredible cool of Kwok Choi...it hooked me then, it it still does whenever I play this one.
5DV isn't non-stop action - it's more of a suspense film. But there is still plenty of payoff for kung-fu fans, and this movie influenced, well, read the back of the box for that stuff. Bey Logan says in the (very good) commentary track that it's almost impossible to overstate the influence this film has had, and he's right.
This is a fine transfer, showing off the intense colors (they maybe went a little far with the noise reduction? But it's MINOR), opulent sets and costumes, and the amazing skills and presence of The Venoms (why do you think they're called The Venoms?). Of course, it's a Weinstein product, so parts are half-assed - the subs are mostly okay, but with enough embarrassing errors to make fans grit their teeth at several points. Luckily, this has one of the more enjoyable English dubs, and that's what I'd recommend for most viewers. Dub-hater that I am, I'd still say it's one of the few classic ones, if you want experience that authentic 70's kung-fu craze feel. "Poison Clan Rocks the World!"
In all fairness, I'm letting my dissatisfaction with other DD releases color my opinion of THIS one - other than the half-assed subtitles (still watchable) this is one of their better efforts. And no RZA, which is a huge plus.
I don't know if this movie is day one, Kung Fu 101 - it's definitely first semester, though. But it's such a presence in the world of hip-hop and action cinema that it falls into the category of required viewing for everyone, fu-fan or no.
Then I watched it and my favorite character was framed, tortured and killed, while the bad guys ran around scot-free. Yes, the other two remaining protagonists revealed themselves to be as cool as poor Li Ho, and made with the Justice, but it was a little hard for my kid brain to process. Really, the reason the bad guys lost was...because of the bad guys. I don't think I was ready yet for the theme of this movie, which is EVIL WILL EAT ITSELF. Evil might be stronger than good, more pervasive, but in the end, evil will eat itself. That isn't what hooked me as a youngster - what got me was the mood, the color, the world-building magic of Movietown (when you watch this one, keep in mind there is not one single exterior shot - even the city is indoors at the Shaw's Movietown). The feeling created with the iconic intro, the classic De Wolf library soundtrack, Chiang Sheng's funky threads at the end, the incredible cool of Kwok Choi...it hooked me then, it it still does whenever I play this one.
5DV isn't non-stop action - it's more of a suspense film. But there is still plenty of payoff for kung-fu fans, and this movie influenced, well, read the back of the box for that stuff. Bey Logan says in the (very good) commentary track that it's almost impossible to overstate the influence this film has had, and he's right.
This is a fine transfer, showing off the intense colors (they maybe went a little far with the noise reduction? But it's MINOR), opulent sets and costumes, and the amazing skills and presence of The Venoms (why do you think they're called The Venoms?). Of course, it's a Weinstein product, so parts are half-assed - the subs are mostly okay, but with enough embarrassing errors to make fans grit their teeth at several points. Luckily, this has one of the more enjoyable English dubs, and that's what I'd recommend for most viewers. Dub-hater that I am, I'd still say it's one of the few classic ones, if you want experience that authentic 70's kung-fu craze feel. "Poison Clan Rocks the World!"
In all fairness, I'm letting my dissatisfaction with other DD releases color my opinion of THIS one - other than the half-assed subtitles (still watchable) this is one of their better efforts. And no RZA, which is a huge plus.
I don't know if this movie is day one, Kung Fu 101 - it's definitely first semester, though. But it's such a presence in the world of hip-hop and action cinema that it falls into the category of required viewing for everyone, fu-fan or no.
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2023
When i purchased this i did it with the intentions of watching the movie 📽️🍿🎬🎞️🎦and reading the English subtitles because in language on the description it says Mandarin. I was surprised that when i put the disc 💿in my player the (set up) had English audio 🎉🎊. This movie brings so many childhood memories to me watching it @ the Times SQ NY cinemas and on the Saturday TV 📺Drive cinema hour! The Blu-ray is super clear and this disc allowed me to put my 25 year old DVD version away because it was so blurry, that i just couldn't enjoy the movie causing me to buy this Blu-ray version and be totally satisfied with it and recommend it to any other Kung fu/SB fan! I would just like to repeat it has English audio and is worth every penny!
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2023
One the best Kung Fu films ever!
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 26, 2015
Yang Tieg is given one last mission by his dying master. He is to find his masters five students who he taught the five deadly venoms to, they are known as the Scorpion, the Lizard, the Toad, the Centipede and the Snake. Tieg is to find out which of the previous students are good or bad. Those who are bad he is to kill.
This is one of the most popular Kung Fu movies and would go onto produce many spin off's which would reprise many of the same actors that appeared in this. They would go onto be known as the Venom Mob.
Chiang Sheng is cast as Yang Tieg, who is many there for the comedic value. He dresses up as a beggar and spends most of the film standing around in the background watching from afar so he can determine who is good and who is bad. The villainous members are the Scorpion (Sun Chein), Centipede (Lu Feng) and the Snake (Wei Pei) and the good guys are The Lizard and Toad. My favourite members happened to be the good guys, who were played by Kuo Chui (Lizard) and Lo Mang (Toad).
The pace does start off quite slow with us been introduced to the different members of the town and us trying to figure out who the venom five are. So in parts it plays out as a detective story. It is only the identity of the Scorpion that is kept hidden until the very end, it is however quite easy to figure out who he is.
The fight sequences are impressive and at the films climax we have a great five way battle which shows off the fighting techniques of each venom skill. With this been a Chang Cheh film, violence is expected. We get to witness as the Toad is tortured with a Iron Maiden and with a heated steal breast plate that is scolded onto his back.
Overall I'd rate this as a Kung Fu classic that's a must see.
GREAT DVD Quality and English Subtitles
This is one of the most popular Kung Fu movies and would go onto produce many spin off's which would reprise many of the same actors that appeared in this. They would go onto be known as the Venom Mob.
Chiang Sheng is cast as Yang Tieg, who is many there for the comedic value. He dresses up as a beggar and spends most of the film standing around in the background watching from afar so he can determine who is good and who is bad. The villainous members are the Scorpion (Sun Chein), Centipede (Lu Feng) and the Snake (Wei Pei) and the good guys are The Lizard and Toad. My favourite members happened to be the good guys, who were played by Kuo Chui (Lizard) and Lo Mang (Toad).
The pace does start off quite slow with us been introduced to the different members of the town and us trying to figure out who the venom five are. So in parts it plays out as a detective story. It is only the identity of the Scorpion that is kept hidden until the very end, it is however quite easy to figure out who he is.
The fight sequences are impressive and at the films climax we have a great five way battle which shows off the fighting techniques of each venom skill. With this been a Chang Cheh film, violence is expected. We get to witness as the Toad is tortured with a Iron Maiden and with a heated steal breast plate that is scolded onto his back.
Overall I'd rate this as a Kung Fu classic that's a must see.
GREAT DVD Quality and English Subtitles
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