Flying Swords of Dragon Gate (3D)

I watched the original New Dragon Gate Inn a long time ago and that was a great film as well with excellent actors back then. Maggie Cheung, Brigitte Lin, Tony Leung, Donnie Yen...the original had an amazing cast with some solid actors that it'd be hard to outdo it. I wasn't sure what to expect with this version going in but I figured it wouldn't be exactly the same. I much prefer the story line of this one. It was similar in some areas but not really. There were characters in this version that wasn't present in the original but it was done well. The film was beautifully shot with some wonderful scenic views and was just pretty to watch. I had the Blu-ray so the movie was super crisp and clear. I didn't realize that this movie was filmed in 3d at first but the effects were still great in 2d. You can definitely tell how it will look in 3d in some areas but the CGI was done very well. I watched a ton of Asian cinema growing up since I'm Asian, and I love wuxia movies. I love face-paced sword fighting and there was a lot of that in this movie as well as a lot of knife throwing, which is my kind of movie . I watched pretty much all of Jet Li's movies and he does a great job as always in this one. He is probably the most recognized name, however, the supporting actors are all actors that i recognize In other movies from mainland China films so it was a great cast. This was directed by Tsui Hark so you know it's going to be a good film. It's definitely one of the better movies that have come out in 2011 and I was so excited to order it off Amazon. Definitely would recommend this as well as the original so you can compare the differences and enjoy them both!

I love 3d movies.

Forget the plot in this movie. I got this video mainly for its 3D effects. Most 3D videos are simply 2D to 3D convertibles and so are not much better than the 2D original. It's just another way for the studios to gouge the consumers by charging extra for them. This one is different and is comparable to Avatar. If you like 3D effects and action stuff, get this movie. Forget the plot. Extremely convoluted and confusing.On a different note, I have a bone to pick with Amazon.com. Bought this Bluray from Amazon.com, not a 3rd party seller, mind you. Amazon.com has dropped its price since initial purchase, but they won't refund me the difference because they only have a 7-day price match policy. Makes absolutely no sense to me. I'm still within the 30-day return period, so actually I can send the disc back and re-order it at a lower price. Amazon.com really dropped the ball on this one. They're collecting taxes now and only have a 7-day price match when most brick and mortar stores in my area (and probably every where else) have a 30-day price guarantee. Extremely disappointed with them. Probably never buy from them again. They're collecting taxes and have a shorter price guarantee. There's no advantage to buying from Amazon.com any more. Actually it's riskier now because of the shorter price match policy.

I expected an entertaining martial arts film that is better because its in 3D. This film was shot with 3D in mind and it really is stunning in the use of the format. Almost every scene has some stunning impacts! The story is not complicated, but there are SO MANY characters coming and going that it can be a little hard to follow. After the first viewing, though, I had it all for the second viewing and was able to fully appreciate it. Particularly outstanding is the actors who portray the group of rebels who are already at the Inn when the main characters arrive. Their female leader is wonderfully portrayed and the makeup is stunning. She really makes the role her own! There are lots of great and colorful characters and many twists and turns. And did I mention the 3D is amazing? LOL

This is labeled as region free. I am in the US. I have a Panasonic 3D player and a Toshiba 3D tv. The main feature played fine. Trailer #1 played fine. I did not try trailer #2. When trying to play the other extras, such as behind the scenes/interviews, I got audio only, and the on screen message "unsupported video signal". Now I do have an Insignia player, a few years old, that I have been able to watch "region free" Dr Who and Torchwood blu rays on successfully. This did play the behind the scenes extras without any problems. So just be aware if you order this, there is a good chance that you may not be able to see the extras, depending upon your 3d player and tv.As for the movie, it was great. The 3D effects were better than most US 3D movies I have watched, and I have seen dozens now. Looking forward to them making another one of these. Keep in mind that there is no English audio, however the show is just as watchable using the English subtitles, and I don't feel the subtitles detracted from the movie any anyway.

Perhaps I was expecting too much from this film as I am 1) a huge Jet Li fan and 2) a huge Dragon Inn fan. I didn't watch this film in 3D and perhaps if I had seen it in 3D it would have been better. It seems like that is where they placed a lot of their focus. That being said, the CGI in this film needs a lot of help...I find that a lot of Chinese movies are introducing more CGI but they are still a little behind the times. I found the CGI quite distracting throughout the movie. I'm okay with wire-fu, but with the "help needed" CGI, it just made the wire-fu seem off.On to the good parts. I like what they did with the story, a different take on the Dragon Inn with Donnie Yen, Maggie Cheung, Michelle Yeoh, etc. The plot played out pretty good, the Eunuchs seemed particularly nefarious, the anti-hero proprietress was played very well, the barbarian gang wasn't as good as I would have liked, but they did OK.All in all, I would watch this again. I realize that this is an achievement as the Chinese first in 3D films, hopefully I can actually see it in 3D someday to round out my review.

The cast of this move really make the story that much better. The actor who plays the leader of the West District does a great job bouncing between the two roles. The story takes you through many landscapes and the sets were excellent. A great story.

Es una estupenda película, hecja especialmente pensando en el 3d. Los efectos son estupendos, junto con la producción, los escenarios y vestuario.Advierto que no tiene doblaje ni subtítulos en español.

For movie details, I would recommend you check IMDB.com / Product is exactly as described.

Seulement en chinois, mandarin et allemand....... !et pas de sous tirage en francais, donc ne pas acheter si on comprend pas le mandarin!

Jet Li in gewohnter Hochform und er wirbelt gekonnt, wie er nur wirbeln kann und so wie ich es von ihm gewohnt bin!Der Film trägt mächtig dicke auf. Herrliche Szenen, die Kulisse erstaunt immer wieder aufs Neue. Sehr starker Hang und Drang zur Detail-Verliebtheit. Grandiosen Naturaufnahmen so wie über aber auch unter Wasser. Für mein Empfinden hat es der Macher hier einen kleinen Zacken übertrieben. Das ist fast schon zu viel des Guten. Dadurch wirkt der Film überladen.Anfangs schien es so....ich schau mir einen Piratenfilm an und wartete darauf, dass gleich jeden Moment der gute Erol irgendwo hervor gejumpt kommt.Apropo jumpen, das tun sie und das können sie, wie gewohnt. Typisches Paragliten-Kung-Fu. Erdanziehungskraft ist nur was für Dilettanten und Laien. Ein Meister kennt so etwas nicht.Ab und an darf der Film sogar haken. Z.B. das edle Schiff im Schuhkarton-Format ist im Wasser und schwankt kaum auf und ab. Doch, in regelmäßigen Abständen leicht auf und ab. So regelmäßig, dass es so was von zu sehen ist, dass es sich um eine Studio-Aufnahme handelt und dieses eckige Etwas niemals auf dem Wasser rum lümmelm kann.Die Dialoge sind durchweg ganz okay obwohl es manchmal doch ein wenig ausartet.Da soll wohl der Zuschauer sanft und gefühlvoll (?) in die chinesische Philosophie eingeführt werden?Nur zu, solange ich nicht das Gefühl habe, dass im Laufwerk keine DVD sondern ein Glückskeks rotiert....paaaaaaaaaaaaaaassst scho!Das sind wohl die Segnungen der Synchronisation. Wem nix besseres einfällt, der kramt das alte Zitate-Sammlung-Buch aus den hintersten, verstaubten Winkeln der Synchronisations-Gewölben hervor.Aber egal, so lerne ich Sachen und Dinge, die nicht einmal mein Geschichtslehrer in der Schulzeit wusste. Nämlich, dass die chinesischen Frauen im Altertum sehr wehrhaft waren. Viele waren Meister im Kung Fu und egal was sie machten und wo. Die waren immer perfekt geschminkt und frisiert. Die Klamotten auch immer akurat in Ordnung. Sogar, wenn sie sich vorher mit anderen im Dreck gewälzt haben!Die Klinge egal ob Schwert oder Messer ist immer blitze blank poliert, sehr löblich so was. Auch in der staubigen Wüste bleiben schwarzer Klamotten total unstaubig obwohl sie kreuz und quer durch die Wüste auf ihren Pferden hoppeln. Die im alten China hattens voll drauf. Warum wird uns heutzutage so was vorenthalten?Sogar die Pfeile stecken in Stein, WOW.Wird jemand vergiftet, dann kann er auch locker zur Hälfte wieder entgiftet werden. Die eine Hälfte des Gegengiftes bekommt er vorher und die andere Hälfte.... Deswegen is auch nur eine Seite des Gesichtes angeschwollen, der ist ja nur noch halb vergiftet. Diese Erkenntnis, die mich streifte, dass war doch ein sehr erheiternder Moment während die DVD rödelte.Egal, der Film ist wirklich gut. Diese Sachen, die fern der Logik ihre Heimat haben, die bin ich ja schon gewohnt. Durch die Eastern-Filme konnte ich erfolgreich meinen Gemütszustand und meine geistige Verfassung mit jahrelangen, knallharten Training vor dem DVD-Player und früher vor dem VHS/Video2000-Recorder tausende und abertausende Stunden lang last not least stählen und komme der Schmerzfreiheit immer näher und näher!Es gibt viele tolle Fights zu sehen und grandiose Aufnahmen. Wie in Zeitlupe zu sehen ist, wenn ein Pfeil einen anderen spaltet und total zerfetzt. Oder, wenn in Zeitlupe zu sehen ist wie ein Tropfen Blut auf die Pupille spritzt. Es geht gut und heftig zu, gnadenlos bis zum Erbrechen. Die hauen und stechen aufeinander ein, bewerfen sich sogar mit Holzbalken und Felsbrocken...gut so.....Ich bin nicht das Volk aber gehöre irgendwie dazu und möchte Brot und Kampfsportspiele sehen!Zu sehen bekomme ich allerdings genug. Auch Sachen, die es so noch nie in einem anderem Eastern-Streifen gegeben hat. Auf jeden Fall nicht in denen, die ich gesehn habe und das sind wirklich viele. Sogar einige Orte an denen gekämpft wird, mal was ganz Neues!Der Film ist nichts für zarte Gemüter. Gemetzel-und Meuchel-Garantie voll gegeben. Aber wer sich einen Eastern reinzieht weiß was ihn erwartet. Dass die sich nicht gegenseitig ins Jenseits kuscheln dürfte ja wohl jedem irgendwie klar sein. Die erledigen die Sache anders, nach ihrer unnachahmlichen Art und Weise!Kann nur jedem anraten sich den Film nicht grade auf dem Screen des Smartphones reinzuziehen. Denn so entgeht einem nicht Vieles, sondern fast alles. Die Bild-und Tonqualität ist nicht nur gut, sondern saugut. Die Konturen nicht nur scharf, sondern hauchfein und gefühlsecht sowieso.Das Staunen scheint hier fast kein Ende mehr zu nehmen. Auch wenn der Film aus ist hält es noch einige Zeit an!Ein Grund ist auch das Happy End nach chinesischer Art und Eastern-Weise!

First off i must say i'm a big fan of the 3D and hope that it continues to improve,also i'm a long time fan of Asian martial arts film and appreciate that they are not everyone's cup of tea.All that said i think that this is probably the best 3D move i have yet watched,not only is the 3D simply awesome but the film as a whole stand head above many of the films from the same genre over the last few years.Jet Li has a knack for picking this type of film ad he is the best in the world at bringing these stories to life.I do not speak Chinese and i hate dubbed films so i watch with subtitles which in a 3D film can make it a little confusing to keep up i agree,so watch once in 3D and then again on normal blu ray.Then again and agian and again,great fun a must have for all fans of the genre