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    Fist Of Legend


    Genre: Action Adventure

    Reviewed In Issue 53 (Oct 2001) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Jet Li, Chin Siu Ho, Nakayama Shinobu, Billy Chau, Kurata Yasuaki, Ada Choi & Paul Chiang

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 2.5
    DD Sound Rating: 3.5
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Critics' Composite Score: 3
    Internet Links
    http://www.dimensionfilms.com
    Special Features
    None


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Dimension Home Video
    (Catalog Number): 18329
    (MPAA Rating): R
    (Rating Reason):
    (Retail Price): $29.99
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Single Layer (DVD5)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): No
    (Running Time In Minutes): 103
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1994
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 08/15/00
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Gordon Chan
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    Story Synopsis:
    Highly inspired by the Bruce Lee classic Fists Of Fury, Fist Of Legend takes place in 1937, when tensions are high between Japan and China. Chen Zhen (Li) swears to avenge the death of his master, who was killed during these turbulent times filled with racial tension between the two countries. (Suzanne Hodges)

    DVD Picture:
    The 1.85:1 DVD is not anamorphically enhanced, and exhibits a soft, hazy picture, though sometimes detail is nicely rendered. Colors are rich and exhibit good balance, with generally accurate fleshtones and deep blacks. There is evidence of aliasing problems, occasional pixelization, as well as edge enhancement. The source element is revealing of dirt and artifacts throughout. (Suzanne Hodges)

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby Digital 2.0 surround soundtrack

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