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Features: DVD, Widescreen, Aspect Ratio 2.40:1, Dolby Digital (5.1), English, Subtitled, French, Dubbed & Subtitled
International superstar Chow Yun-Fat (John Woo's Hard-Boiled) makes his Hollywood debut with Oscar(R)winner Mira Sorvino (1995 Best Supporting Actress, Mighty Aphrodite) in THE REPLACEMENT KILLERS, a fierce and explosive action thriller from director Antoine Fuqua (Coolio's "Gangsta's Paradise" video). After he betrays Mr. Wei, the ruthless crime boss who hired him to avenge his son's death, professional killer John Lee (Yun-Fat) goes on the run. Enlisting the aid of beautiful document forger Meg Coburn (Sorvino), Lee attempts to return to his family in China before they are victimized by his betrayal. But Wei's army of "replacement killers" is hot on his trail, and now both he and Meg are targets of their impressive firepower. With both sides fully armed and determined to fight to the death, an ultra-violent shootout breaks out when they finally face off against each other.System Requirements:Running Time 96 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE
"Chow Yun-Fat is a legend in the making." Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
"A sleek piece of filmmaking." Stephen Holden, The New York Times
Editor's Note
Versatile Hong Kong box office giant Chow Yun-Fat makes a Hollywood splash as a John Lee, Chinese hitman beholden to drug kingpin Mr. Wei (Hong Kong stalwart Ken Tsang, in an interesting reversal of his "crusty cop" persona). The good news is that Lee's free after one hit; the bad news is that Wei wants revenge on a cop who killed his son--by killing the cop's son. Lee decides to run rather than kill the boy, and Wei doesn't take kindly to the betrayal. Tough-talking passport forger Meg Coburn (Mira Sorvino) creates a new identity for Lee, but that's of little help when they must face Wei's army of "replacement killers." First-timer Fuqua provides eye-candy visuals and plenty of action set pieces. John Woo executive produced.
| Features | Alternate Ending | | Animated Menus | | Audio: English 5.1 Dolby Digital; Spanish, French, Portuguese | | Deleted Scenes | | Digitally Mastered Audio & Anamorphic Video | | Director's Commentary | | Exclusive Featurette "Chow Yun-Fat Goes Hollywood" | | Filmographies | | HBO "Making Of..." Featurette | | Scene Selections With Motion Images | | Subtitles: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, Thai | | Theatrical Trailers | | Widescreen Version |
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Release Information
| | Studio: Sony Pictures |
| Release Date: 3/27/2007 |
| Running Time: 96 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1998 | | Catalog ID: 14231 | | UPC: 00043396142312 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | Widescreen 2.4 |
| Cast & Crew | Chow Yun-Fat | | Jurgen Prochnow | | Michael Rooker | | Mira Sorvino | | Adrianne Phillips - Costume Designer | | Antoine Fuqua - Director | | Bernie Brillstein - Producer | | Brad Grey - Producer | | Christopher Godsick - Executive Producer | | Harry Gregson-Williams - Musical Score | | Jay Cassidy - Film Editor | | John Woo - Executive Producer | | Ken Sanzel - Screenplay | | Matthew Baer - Executive Producer | | Matthew Baer, et al. - Producer | | Naomi Shohan - Production Designer | | Peter Lyons Collister - Cinematographer | | Terence Chang - Executive Producer |
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| | Professional Reviews | Rolling Stone
"...Chow Yun-Fat is a legend in the making..." 02/19/1998 p.63Sight and Sound
"...[Sorvino] attacks her role with skill. She never smiles until the final scene, but has stolen the show long before..." 06/01/1998 p.54-5 New York Times
"...A sleek piece of filmmaking....[With] a mood that is dreamlike and almost lulling..." 02/06/1998 p.E19 Box Office
"...THE REPLACEMENT KILLERS is a dazzlingly slick actioner that should not only thrill Chow's many devoted fans, but win him legions of new admirers as well..." 03/01/1998 p.54 Premiere
"...As many stateside viewers get their first glimpse of Hong Kong action icon Chow, they're sure to be transfixed by [his] sexy combination of vulnerability and higher purpose..." 02/01/1998 p.21 Chicago Sun-Times
"...It's a high-gloss version of a Hong Kong action picture....It's done with a tilt and a zoom....Cool and self-assured..." 02/26/1998 p.34 |
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