PTU
Region: Free [All Region]
DVD Release: Meh Ah Entertainment
Slipcase: Yes
Disc One Contents;
- Feature Film (88 Minutes)
- Audio Tracks (as defined on case)
- Cantonese 5.1 (DTS)
- Mandarin (Dolby 5.1)
- Cantonese (Dolby 5.1)
- Subtitles
- Traditional Chinese
- Simplified Chinese
- English
Screenshots
Picture: Mei Ah has done a decent job bringing the picture to DVD despite the films difficult mixture of black with strong colors and its grainy look. There are a few spots here and there though, but nothing that takes from the film.
Audio: The audio is quite clear, Mei Ah gives us a great 5.1 surround sound, in both its original Cantonese, and a dubbed Mandarin option. There is also an option of Cantonese DTS, for those who want the best possible sound! All the distant sounds of late HK night are crystal clear, the cars, the horns, and the ominous chatter. It’s all there, clear but not distracting Very well done!
Subtitles: The Subtitles are presented in excellent form. Clear white text displayed in the black bars. Though there is the odd letters sticking together here and there, it is far from unreadable.
Special Features: There are not a lot in the line of special features. It comes with the usual trailer that runs about two minutes in length. The trailer is decent, though a little rough in quality. Next we see what is referred to as a ‘Data Bank’. The Data Bank is not uncommon on many Mei-Ah DVDs. It is nothing special; it contains a synopsis of the film, and a quick cast and crew outline. Basically a glamorized version of what you find on the back of a DVD case. Also Included on this DVD is a trailer for what looks like a television show, or special about sex called "20/30 Dictionary" . . . Next we finally find something of interest in the special features.
Director/Actor Interviews: This is a nice addition; would be that is. Unfortunately you must speak Cantonese to understand them, for there are no subtitles during these interviews, which run about 20 minutes in length.
Personal Thoughts: Mei-Ah gave us a beautifully packaged DVD here; it is in a nice black on black sleeve and case with different pictures. The DVD itself however is far from perfect. Its lackluster features leave a lot to be desired for those people who love their documentaries and featurettes. It does have its strong points however. The film is beautifully transferred, with great sound and very well done subtitles. Despite its lackluster bonus, this is still a worthwhile DVD, plus it is a vast improvement over the Zoke released China version. Sometimes a DVD can be worth buying just to have the film. PTU is such a wonderful film that this is one of those cases.
Final Verdict: BUY
Rating: 6.75 Out Of 10.0
