BRUCE LEE - HIS GREATEST HITS Criterion Collection Blu-ray UNBOXING / First Look!

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  • Опубліковано 13 лип 2020
  • Bruce Lee: His Greatest Hits is one of the most anticipated physical media releases of the year, and we have your first look and FULL unboxing video for this Criterion Collection masterpiece! The seven-disc set includes all the films that made Bruce a martial arts movie star: The Big Boss, Fist of Fury, The Way of the Dragon, Enter the Dragon, and Game of Death! Extras include Game of Death II AND Game of Death Redux, plus numerous documentaries, commentaries, and special features!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 154

  • @williambearden2718
    @williambearden2718 4 роки тому +9

    I'm a huge bruce Lee fan

  • @timewarped2the80s
    @timewarped2the80s 4 роки тому +3

    It will never be complete without the original uncut BIG BOSS.

    • @CerealAtMidnight
      @CerealAtMidnight  4 роки тому

      With Pink Floyd intact?

    • @samsingh3753
      @samsingh3753 Рік тому

      The new 4k Arrow bruce lee collection ,has the extended madarin cut of the big boss ,and is 10 mins longer and the GOD has the missing log fight footage in the flim ,,i pre ordered mine direct from Arrow video ,which is realeased on the 17 th july , but , expensive,i paid 124 pounds for the yellow exclusive set and get 10 discs ,,the other 2 are the red boxsets 😊

    • @LALakers4life34
      @LALakers4life34 2 місяці тому

      The og cut score sucks

  • @kevindudley9617
    @kevindudley9617 4 роки тому +20

    I am very happy with the this set. The audio is greatly improved over the individual Shout Factory collector edition releases which I also own. I also feel that the new 2K transfer of Enter the Dragon improves on the 2013 40th anniversary blu-ray by Warner Brothers; the framing is actually correct and the colors are better on the Criterion restoration.

    • @DBZ5371
      @DBZ5371 3 роки тому +2

      Do the DVDs have the original Cantonese Soundtrack, with Brice's screams in tact?

  • @TFrail
    @TFrail 4 роки тому +8

    Absolute best Bruce Lee set released to date. You hit the nail on the head Heath: We live in a golden age of physical media where blu ray companies REALLY try to put out the best of the best in regard to films, film series', and special features.

    • @CerealAtMidnight
      @CerealAtMidnight  4 роки тому +4

      I sure think so! I'm having a blast with this set, and I can't believe how good the movies look. I've never seen them presented so beautifully or given such prestige. Golden Age!

    • @Jason-xb7rg
      @Jason-xb7rg 3 місяці тому

      😢pp

  • @opticracer3927
    @opticracer3927 4 роки тому +1

    Wow this set is Glorious!
    We love you Bruce Lee!!!!!

  • @vivachiba8572
    @vivachiba8572 4 роки тому +11

    Big Bruce Lee fan i have that huge shout factory coffee table Blu-ray box set and now I have this on the way awesomeness.

  • @Warrrkotka
    @Warrrkotka 4 роки тому +1

    This set looks amaizing. I'm living through your collection Heath.

  • @gdmcbride14
    @gdmcbride14 4 роки тому

    Got mine today as well. Looks amazing. Bruce lives!

  • @clauderain4888
    @clauderain4888 4 роки тому +6

    Big Boss is such a great film, has the qualitys of a western but with awesome Bruce Lee moves. I love when he thinks about the promise he made his mother before he fights. Funny stuff

  • @FilmCollectorArchive
    @FilmCollectorArchive 4 роки тому +6

    Hi Heath! I had the set delivered yesterday as well. I am really impressed thus far. I watched "The Big Boss" and all included supplements on disc 1 last night. It was an absolute treat. I expect that I will get through discs 2-5 in the coming week, and then of course make my way to the two supplementary discs after that. The overall presentation of the set itself is great. I absolutely love the included magazine with the whole 70's aesthetic. It's hard to find any areas of critique for Criterion. They seem to have knocked this one out of the park. Thanks for the great coverage, and I hope you enjoy your set!

  • @theartistknownaszack9234
    @theartistknownaszack9234 4 роки тому +1

    Yesss Heath glad you are doing the review!

  • @kingdude1999
    @kingdude1999 4 роки тому +9

    So, I'm enjoying my copy right now. Finished watching the Big Boss & the new interview with Matthew Polly. The rest of the special features are the same ones on The Legacy Collection & Shout Select sets. So - I do think my collection of Bruce Lee sets are finally complete. I have The Legacy Collection from Shout & the Shout Selects (which the only Shout Select I really need to keep is Game of Death because it includes the Mandarin & Japanese releases of the movie & I'm keeping the Legacy Collection because of the book & the 3 special feature loaded DVDs included in the collection), The Master Collection from MediumRare entertainment in the UK (completely different special features & commentaries then the Shout/Criterion sets) & finally - the Legendary Collection from Kam & Ronson in Hong Kong. Also, finally - if you're a true Bruce Lee fan - you need to own the 2007 Blu-ray of Enter the Dragon. It has the documentary - A Warriors Journey - narrated by George Takei of Star Trek fame. And it's the only way to get that documentary.
    I hope this comment helps those that are trying to get every special feature for Bruce Lee.
    I'll be doing my own video soon comparing the different releases.

  • @ericneuhart7547
    @ericneuhart7547 4 роки тому

    Just got mine today! So excited to open and watch hopefully this weekend.

  • @pedrosvlog1183
    @pedrosvlog1183 4 роки тому +2

    I had changed out the shout box set discs with the shout select editions making the ultimate box but I got this to.

  • @perryfan49
    @perryfan49 4 роки тому +1

    I have waited to get this! I have many copies of those films but I think for sure this release has the features.

  • @robstehlik3037
    @robstehlik3037 4 роки тому

    As soon as it was available for order on B&N site, I ordered it so fast! Can’t wait for this to arrive!

  • @KlausSgroi
    @KlausSgroi 3 роки тому

    Does it play on standard HD/1080p blu-ray players?

  • @tomford4180
    @tomford4180 4 роки тому

    Nice! My copy won't get here till tomorrow. Thanks for the sneak peek. Bruce Lee has been a major influence in my life since I was 17 years old. So much so I've sought out instruction from three of his students over the years, Danny Inosanto, James DeMille, and the late Joe Lewis.

  • @GOGIANTS1091
    @GOGIANTS1091 4 роки тому +1

    just got the Bruce Lee collection as well. Ive only seen Enter the Dragon months ago for first time. Watched The Big Boss, really liked it. Gonna watch the rest week by week

  • @popretro1
    @popretro1 4 роки тому +1

    Great looking set!

  • @thepagemaster2963
    @thepagemaster2963 4 роки тому

    I LOVE IT

  • @billlee2458
    @billlee2458 4 роки тому

    I will be on the hunt for this. Thanks for the video

  • @VanessaButtino
    @VanessaButtino 4 роки тому +8

    Whoever did the graphic design of this box set absolutely NAILED IT. My goodness, it's a thing of beauty. I'm still waiting for my copy to arrive, but when it does, I'm going to be all over it. I'll probably have to request days off work to be perfectly honest

    • @CerealAtMidnight
      @CerealAtMidnight  4 роки тому +5

      You can tell work it's a religious holiday, and that you're observing "Day of the Dragon!"

    • @VanessaButtino
      @VanessaButtino 4 роки тому +2

      @@CerealAtMidnight Ha! I love this. I'm actually kinda jealous I didn't think of it lol

  • @charlesburkart4249
    @charlesburkart4249 4 роки тому

    They are back in supply online. Just ordered mine. Be like the water my friend!

  • @victorpulos823
    @victorpulos823 4 роки тому

    I be getting mine soon

  • @underthematradio
    @underthematradio 4 роки тому

    Great stuff as always CAM 👌👍 I might actually get this

  • @dellonmovies1702
    @dellonmovies1702 4 роки тому +1

    Mine arrived over the weekend and I pulled it apart and marveled at it the same way you just did. I'm going to love rewatching all these movies, especially since I've never seen them on blu ray. I've been watching them on DVD for years, so I'm pumped.

  • @otsmovies
    @otsmovies 4 роки тому +10

    Oh man I almost bought this, then, Scream Factory blew out that limited Friday the 13th. Ultimately I’d watch these Bruce Lee movies more but I know this set will be around and the Jason set is super limited. I’ll hopefully get this during the fall B&N sale. There are so many premium catalog releases coming in the next six months my wallet is crying, but I must have this. Bruce Lee movies are the Sunday afternoons of my childhood.

    • @raidert2120
      @raidert2120 3 роки тому +1

      I'm a huge fan of Friday the 13th. What box set is this ?

    • @otsmovies
      @otsmovies 3 роки тому

      @@raidert2120 Shout Factory had a very limited version of their new boxset that featured a lithograph and poster. That one is sold out, but the awesome movie box is still available for preorder. It includes all of the films, even the remake with a ton of extras and some new transfers: www.amazon.com/Friday-Collection-Blu-ray-Betsy-Palmer/dp/B07GNV288V/ref=sr_1_1?crid=30HS57PTTWPLG&dchild=1&keywords=friday+the+13th+collection&qid=1597616224&sprefix=friday+the+13th%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-1

  • @LeeTheVet
    @LeeTheVet 4 роки тому

    Thanks Heath for the vid. I didn't know Criterion had did this, but I am going to order soon! My last big order was Shout Factory Friday the 13th Box Set coming out October 13, 2020! Looking forward to this Bruce Lee set.

  • @denzbeanz2
    @denzbeanz2 4 роки тому

    Ooh that looks great, I need that boxset

  • @Savagedude11
    @Savagedude11 4 роки тому

    A must have

  • @Tomhyde098
    @Tomhyde098 4 роки тому

    I’m excited to get mine! I preordered it but it’s not here yet. I haven’t seen a Bruce Lee movie before and I’m looking forward to experiencing them for the first time!

  • @paulgreenwood4633
    @paulgreenwood4633 4 роки тому

    The amount of views for this video in only 6 days goes to show how popular Bruce Lee is. Great video as always 👍

  • @christophersantiago3696
    @christophersantiago3696 4 роки тому

    I got this amazing blu ray boxset on the sale to...now I have to pick up Police Story 1 & 2 and The Lone Wolf and Cub boxset aswell to!🥋🥋

  • @maryduarte3248
    @maryduarte3248 4 роки тому

    Awesome boxset

  • @brianhudson7429
    @brianhudson7429 4 роки тому

    I would definitely get this if I hadn't already bought the new 4k scan Shout Factory editions that came out last year, plus the beautiful 40th anniversary box set of Enter the Dragon. I'm good.

  • @jargungis
    @jargungis 4 роки тому +1

    This was the first Criterion that I preordered and I got it a few days back and I'm so excited to watch all of these releases

    • @CerealAtMidnight
      @CerealAtMidnight  4 роки тому

      Glad you got it early! Mine was supposed to be delivered on Saturday, but it kept getting delayed. I'm just happy I was able to talk about it on release day!

    • @MentalDeviant
      @MentalDeviant 4 роки тому

      I wish I got it here for 63 dollars! I payed 89 with free shipping.

  • @stevehilderbrandt9458
    @stevehilderbrandt9458 4 роки тому

    Pick up gimme shelter criterion collection blu Ray looks amazing

    • @Theomite
      @Theomite 4 роки тому

      Gotta wait until November. I hit my limit this month already.

  • @joshua2814
    @joshua2814 4 роки тому

    Really looking forward to this and hoping I can pick it up during B&N’s sale (checking a local one out Friday).

    • @CerealAtMidnight
      @CerealAtMidnight  4 роки тому

      If you can't find it at B&N (since it's such a hot item), it's been price matched by Amazon. We have links to the deal in this video's description, and for anyone who buys it through that link, we get a tiny percentage of each sale.

  • @CarpetSnakes
    @CarpetSnakes 9 місяців тому

    going to watch all of these films for the very first time with this box set.

  • @emiliobarco4015
    @emiliobarco4015 3 роки тому

    I’m just now starting with Big Boss and holy cow is the picture quality amazing! So glad I pulled the trigger and got this set today!

  • @brendanberube3878
    @brendanberube3878 4 роки тому

    I didn't have much exposure to Bruce Lee beyond Enter the Dragon and Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story before I bought this set, and I'm blown away. So glad I decided to make the investment!

    • @CerealAtMidnight
      @CerealAtMidnight  4 роки тому

      Nice! The martial arts movie as we know it really is the result of Bruce Lee and his impact. There had been martial arts movies before him, but he put such a stamp on it and so much style into it, it's never been the same since. Sonny Chiba, Jackie Chan, Jim Kelly, Jet Li, Donnie Yen, they all stand in the shadow of Bruce. He was first, and those movies are so fun.

  • @Kevedgy
    @Kevedgy 2 роки тому +3

    Great review of a master Bruce I've loved him ever since i was a little kid you certainly helped me make up my mind as wasn't sure which set to get..I've owned the vhs set forever now and it's time i got myself upto date with today's technology I'm ordering it soon as I've written this oh man I'm going to enjoy these when they arrive thanks man

  • @shawntaylor7442
    @shawntaylor7442 4 роки тому

    Definitely been the year for some amazing releases. This is at the top of my collection along with the new Rad and my 40th Anniversary Box set of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Hoping for a 4k for the 50th anniversary of Willy Wonka next year🤞

  • @qazmko22
    @qazmko22 Рік тому

    that is a cool set!

  • @nandokinks
    @nandokinks 3 роки тому

    Is Big Boss the uncut version?!

  • @eiadtarabulsi
    @eiadtarabulsi 4 роки тому

    Physical media is better than it's ever been. A lot of people may prefer digital movies because of their convenience. However, collectors of physical movies and those that appreciate having something tangible on their shelves will always lean towards buying physical discs. Physical media is truly a beautiful thing and it's something that I'm more than happy to support. With that aside, the Bruce Lee Greatest Hits collection is amazing, especially since it's on sale at Barnes & Noble. The presentation and quality that Criterion have given this collection is truly deserving for a legend like Bruce Lee. Unfortunately, the only movie that I've seen (and I have seen it numerous times), is Enter the Dragon. It's a phenomenal experience for sure. Perhaps, I can take advantage of the sale that's going on at Barnes & Noble while it lasts. Otherwise, thanks as always Heath for the great video. I appreciate the hard work. Keep it up!

  • @acdc09
    @acdc09 4 роки тому

    I want to pick this up. Do you know if there is a limited print run on this set?

  • @ravenelektra
    @ravenelektra 4 роки тому

    After watching your unboxing ordered it from Amazon USA. Arrived today, took 5 days to the UK.

    • @CerealAtMidnight
      @CerealAtMidnight  4 роки тому +1

      Five days in the time of Covid? That's kind of amazing. Congrats!

  • @jase7474
    @jase7474 4 роки тому

    Just got my copy. Couldn't pass it up with the Criterion Collection sale from Barnes & Noble. So happy to get the whole Godzilla Showa Era collection at half price as well. Hope they might give Jackie Chan the Criterion treatment like they did Bruce Lee. Would love to own both Drunken Masters on Blu-ray.

  • @markv3547
    @markv3547 2 роки тому

    Just need the Green Hornet & Longstreet series!

  • @paltrax
    @paltrax 11 місяців тому

    Last version i bought were the ones under the Hong Kong heroes brand

  • @MentalDeviant
    @MentalDeviant 4 роки тому

    Great release. and I can finally walk she's in HD with the original language it appears. I only have the DVD collection.I'm kind of pissed off because I paid $89 to preorder it from criterion and you can get it here for 62 but it is on backorder. The majority of criterion releases I don't want cuz they're old movies and honestly they're way overpriced. which kind of makes them over rated they do have good transfers and special features but really I feel like they're just a gouging old people since most of movies are old. I mean they should be releasing these at 20 to $25 if it's a set of movies maybe 30. I mean when the average Blu-ray of an old movie is 10 to $15. And most shout factory leases are 20 to 25. I only found two that I wanted. The scanners trilogy. And I had lady snow collection in my cart but then it said it wasn't available which pissing me off because if you put in your f****** cart it should mean that you've secured it. of course I want to look through the rest of the movies and make sure I've bought enough to get free shipping. I've had this happen in the past. basically these online stores are greedy and they don't want to miss selling it to somebody else even though you already have it in your f****** cart because they're not sure you're going to buy it.

    • @CerealAtMidnight
      @CerealAtMidnight  4 роки тому +1

      Just wanted to hit a couple of these points because I think they represent the way a lot of folks may feel about Criterion (including how I used to feel too). As a fan of lots of old movies, I hear what you're saying, but I wanted to offer another perspective: Criterion almost always does a new scan/transfer for everything they put out, commission new extras, like commentaries, documentaries, and written essays, and they package their stuff like nobody's business. That costs a lot of money, so they're investing in the product in a way that not many companies are. For a couple of decades now, the Criterion stamp meant that you were getting the absolute best of the best, quality wise and movie wise. It's a shame to me that Shout Factory has become some sort of golden standard (they're fine, but they put out lots of bare bones releases). Criterion no doubt costs a lot more than many other releases, but it's partly because they're putting more into them. This is also why these half price sales are big news when they hit a few times a year. It brings the average Criterion release down to 15-20 dollars. I hope you check out some of those old movies! You may be surprised how well you connect with them!

  • @rosseller2045
    @rosseller2045 4 роки тому +1

    Mine is supposed to be here Friday! Pumped.

  • @RobotPorter
    @RobotPorter 4 роки тому

    I remember that they re-released all of those films (except ENTER THE DRAGON) with the release of GAME OF DEATH. There was something special about seeing a Bruce Lee fight on the big screen in the seventies. It's hard to explain. But he put the audience into a kind of spell. I also remember my older brother had to take me to the films, because they were rated "R". I ordered my set from Barnes & Noble last week. I think my first watch with be with the old school dubs. So, I can relive that theatrical experience.

    • @CerealAtMidnight
      @CerealAtMidnight  4 роки тому +1

      I completely understand. I'm usually a stickler for watching movies in the language that they were produced in, but those dubs are so iconic, and some of those English audio tracks have seventies-tastic music that isn't in the original. Like with the Bela Lugosi Dracula vs the Spanish-language version, I sometimes find myself wishing I could combine elements into one super version.

  • @brendanveale6498
    @brendanveale6498 4 роки тому

    Hey Heath
    Awesome picked up I just pre order Friday the 13th blu ray box sets scream factory coming 13/10/20 getting in fast before sell out like Halloween box set did. Brendan

  • @db3crashcoursecinema
    @db3crashcoursecinema 3 роки тому

    It's Worth it..HANDS DOWN..I was Lucky I found the set at FORBIDDEN PLANET Comics in NYC for only $45.00 and I always had BRUCE LEE movies on VHS for years but were always poorly Edited!!!!

  • @carydavidhoffson6014
    @carydavidhoffson6014 11 місяців тому

    I have it

  • @triplefeaturecreature6904
    @triplefeaturecreature6904 4 роки тому +3

    Man this is such a gorgeous set. The presentation is out of this world, and I love how the presentation value goes all the way down to the booklet! That is just amazing. Also, I don’t think enough props is given to your shirt coordination skills. I notice you, Heath. I notice you.

    • @CerealAtMidnight
      @CerealAtMidnight  4 роки тому +1

      Ha! thanks, Ryan. I'll pass your compliment about the shirt coordination on to our wardrobe department. ;)

  • @johnmartz1435
    @johnmartz1435 3 роки тому

    This set is awesome! But did you notice on both versions of Enter The Dragon an audio snippet (the mono) toward the end of the fight between Roper and Bolo? Right after Roper kicks Bolo in the...and the camera pans on Han, there's a bit of audio that sounds like someone getting hit and knocked to the ground, then the camera pans back to Bolo passing out. I never noticed that in any other releases. I don't know if it's a glitch or if Roper hits Bolo off screen. I saw it on the Special Edition version, then checked the Theatrical Version and it's on both. I wonder if anyone else noticed that.

  • @djthunderfunk2090
    @djthunderfunk2090 4 роки тому +3

    I thought I could resist this because I already have the 5 movies on DVD & previous Blu releases... but this is too sweeeet! I picked it up at Barnes & Noble yesterday. Thanks for the preview, now I can blame you for my weakness. LOL!!

  • @raidert2120
    @raidert2120 3 роки тому

    Can I watch these on a PS4 ?

  • @maryduarte3248
    @maryduarte3248 4 роки тому +1

    I'm a huge fan of. Bruce Lee I just got legend of Bruce Lee 1_3 seasons about his life. If you want to find the series dont forget. Dubbed in English I found the series on UA-cam there I s one in Chinese and English. I have the films of Bruce Lee on dvd I do want to find the films in blu ray with original posters inside them thanks for sharing your information about our favorite kicking ass master Bruce Lee and legend

  • @3rd-Wave_Rebel
    @3rd-Wave_Rebel 2 роки тому

    Hi there, I want to know if you experienced the same issues on Disc 4 and 7 where the picture suddenly pans down during the fight screen between Williams and Parsons in ETD? Thanks!

  • @barrychill7367
    @barrychill7367 4 роки тому +1

    I sometimes wonder who is or who will be the next Bruce Lee. Who will live up to the legend. Probably nobody.

    • @CerealAtMidnight
      @CerealAtMidnight  4 роки тому +3

      I agree, he was one of a kind, and no one else will ever be the right person at the right time with all that charisma. Absolute icon, and we're still talking about him 50 years later.

  • @phantomcreeps
    @phantomcreeps 4 роки тому +1

    Great Video. I'm not one to usually be jealous, but damn.
    Bruce Lee is fascinating.
    I'm curious if in the extras, if they have the interview where he says that he could maybe beat the hell out of anyone alive, but a bullet would always beat him.

  • @maryduarte3248
    @maryduarte3248 4 роки тому

    I have not. Bought. The greatest hits blu-ray yet. I hope I can maybe getting it for my birthday. If not I will later on

  • @FrankieTheSolarGuy
    @FrankieTheSolarGuy 5 днів тому

    Is the video quality better than their DVD counterparts?

  • @lennygrossman-actor
    @lennygrossman-actor 4 роки тому

    If I have the Legacy Collection is this Criterion still worth the money?

    • @CerealAtMidnight
      @CerealAtMidnight  4 роки тому

      That's 100 percent up to you, but I think so, because Criterion has done new remasters for all the movies that now look even better than they did before. That Legacy Collection set was the subject of a lot of controversy and replacement discs.

    • @lennygrossman-actor
      @lennygrossman-actor 4 роки тому

      @@CerealAtMidnight Thanks. I haven't watched any of the discs yet on my Legacy Collection. Hmmmm, i better check them out. Appreciate your review and reply!

  • @ajmhobby
    @ajmhobby 4 роки тому

    I would be interested to see you compare this to the Shout Factory/Warner Blu-Rays. I have those and want to be sure the upgrades are worth it.

    • @CerealAtMidnight
      @CerealAtMidnight  4 роки тому +1

      None of my discs were the latest transfers from those companies, so it wouldn’t be the best comparison, since both Warner and Shout cleaned up all the movies further after the editions I own.

    • @ajmhobby
      @ajmhobby 4 роки тому

      Cereal At Midnight my Shout Factory discs are from 4K transfers but I have the older Warner Blu-Ray.

    • @CerealAtMidnight
      @CerealAtMidnight  4 роки тому

      Just saw these screenshot comparisons on Capsaholic for Game of Death. I think the other movies are also there for comparison.
      caps-a-holic.com/c.php?d1=14389&d2=11190&c=3284

  • @djmylesmatisse
    @djmylesmatisse 4 роки тому

    As of today, the collection is also half off at Amazon.com. So get it while you can.

    • @CerealAtMidnight
      @CerealAtMidnight  4 роки тому

      Indeed! Here is our affiliate link to the Amazon listing. Any purchase made through this link kicks a small percentage our way. amzn.to/3h2kFiV

    • @catfishhornet
      @catfishhornet 4 роки тому

      @@CerealAtMidnight Thanks for the detailed first look. I ordered it through your link

  • @carydavidhoffson6014
    @carydavidhoffson6014 11 місяців тому

    Just what I want it to be for the first time ever done this way all together in one box nothing can ever be done any better than this one ever with out it being the same thing has this one is and it covers everything and the box is a one of a kind in yellow and black that it stands out from the rest that have been done and could be done

  • @MetalBlade70
    @MetalBlade70 4 роки тому

    Was there anything hidden inside the spine of the slipcase? Just wondered if they added a nice easter egg like they did with the Lone Wolf & Cub set.

    • @CerealAtMidnight
      @CerealAtMidnight  4 роки тому

      No, it's all black inside the slipcase, but that would have been cool!

  • @williampeck844
    @williampeck844 4 роки тому

    You may already be aware of this series from 1971, Longstreet? It starred James Franciscus, about a blind insurance investigator, and despite my description, it's actually quite good, but only has maybe 20 episodes. The reason I bring it up, Bruce Lee was featured pretty prominently in 3 or 4 episodes. He teaches the blind investigator martial arts. You can find episodes on UA-cam, but I believe there was a DVD release a few years ago. Just thought I would mention it, thanks for the video.

    • @CerealAtMidnight
      @CerealAtMidnight  4 роки тому

      Still hoping for Green Hornet on Blu-ray, too! So much Bruce still unavailable.

  • @DM05
    @DM05 3 роки тому +1

    Have only ever owned Enter the Dragon, been waiting for something like this for awhile. When I realized earlier this week that there was a criterion collection release it had to be an instant click order. 😁

  • @CinemaDaveMedia
    @CinemaDaveMedia 4 роки тому

    Hi Heath. Great review! I was on the fence for this set because my Criterion wish list is long with other items in top spots for the sale. I work on a wish list and then just realize I want all of the Criterion releases. Your review helped bumped this set to the top so I ordered today. B&N stocking levels have been up and down for this sale but I know Amazon is doing some very competitive price matching. Thanks again for another great video!

    • @CerealAtMidnight
      @CerealAtMidnight  4 роки тому +1

      I’m glad my video could help you make up your mind! Thanks as always for the kind words and encouragement!

  • @strumdogg1
    @strumdogg1 4 роки тому +4

    I got this set too, and I LOVE it, but I also have so many concerns about the lack of certain special features not being ported over from the SF & WB releases (which I also own).
    I've seen the comparisons about the quality (which is stellar), but it looks like Criterion didn't include many extras from those previous releases. Rights issues?
    I'll be holding on to all of the releases, in the meantime. ;)

    • @Theomite
      @Theomite 4 роки тому +2

      Probably, but the transfer quality of a Criterion release is enough to make me cave.

    • @CerealAtMidnight
      @CerealAtMidnight  4 роки тому +3

      @ Strumm Dogg I would guess rights issues, for sure. Either they were off the table for licensing, or they were cost-prohibitive. With the documentary on Warner's Enter the Dragon Blu-ray, I suspect it wasn't even an option. I kind of doubt that all this stuff will ever be included in a single box set, just due to the nature of licensing and the lower physical media sales numbers these days. Just more for us to collect!

  • @bentleymilnes1977
    @bentleymilnes1977 4 роки тому +2

    Love you sweetheart midnight I bought a PlayStation 4 on credit through Fingerhut catalog so now I've been buying blu-rays I just my first Blu-ray was the last Star wars movie that came out last year I cried a little over princess Leia Carrie Fisher I just bought my first Mill Creek DVD with 20 movies on it 20 movie action set wasn't that bad actually I bought it because it had last action hero on it happy Wednesday love you both sending you love from Seattle Washington belltown neighborhood

    • @CerealAtMidnight
      @CerealAtMidnight  4 роки тому

      Thanks for the kind words! Also, who is Sweetheart Midnight? 😄

  • @chorse70
    @chorse70 4 роки тому +1

    Does Game Of Death have the 2 guys going up the tower with Bruce and the part where Bruce punches out the windows because it hurts Kareem's eyes? I'm looking for that version of the movie and not in some deleted features or bonus footage spot? Please someone respond.

    • @samsingh3753
      @samsingh3753 Рік тому

      That scean is in the bruce lee documentary, blu ray and dvd 📀 the warrior's journey,,its a must have and has the full extended fight footage of all the bruce lee 3 battles 😊

  • @GMAN1964100
    @GMAN1964100 4 роки тому

    Picked it up today 50% off at B&N! I have the Shout Factory blus but didn't have Enter the Dragon on blu, between this and the Godzilla set Criterion really kicking a___s this past year! Plus for the 1st time in HD we get the theatrical version of ETD! Only thing missing was the Green Hornet TV series, that really needs a home video release!

  • @ManosPairis
    @ManosPairis 4 роки тому

    I have the old hong kong blue ray set. Only enter the dragon was in chinese and bought it seperately. This studio sould stop put regions on their discs becouse their releases are unique. Or put all 3 regions on every disc XD

  • @codychavarria6088
    @codychavarria6088 3 роки тому

    Where's the true 4k sound and picture, the poster is bent, the package seems rushed and lazy, Bruce deserves far better

  • @Jiren0420
    @Jiren0420 4 роки тому +1

    I still don't get why they include Game of Death when isn't what Bruce Lee wanted. IMO it's insulting to his memory

    • @MentalDeviant
      @MentalDeviant 4 роки тому

      They included it as a special feature plus they talk about Bruce sploitation in general. I think they just picked it as the best of Bruce sploitation plus it's probably the only place to find it with a good transfer on Blu-ray. I would just consider it a free movie.

    • @CerealAtMidnight
      @CerealAtMidnight  4 роки тому +2

      If hey hadn’t, people would have complained. It’s kind of the last chapter in the filmography, controversial though it is.

    • @MetalBlade70
      @MetalBlade70 4 роки тому

      They included the full 40 minute pagoda sequence they shot before he went off to make Enter The Dragon, which they only used bits of in the original Game Of Death release. It's been reconstructed from previously lost footage and has been released before - in the Hong Kong Legends DVD release for example, and deserves to be seen as part of his legacy in this set.

    • @jerelminter
      @jerelminter 4 роки тому

      Had Bruce Lee not died, his version of Game Of Death would've been included in this blu-ray box set the way it should've been. The 1978 version wouldn't exist and I totally wish that was the case.

    • @MetalBlade70
      @MetalBlade70 4 роки тому +1

      @@jerelminter had Bruce Lee not died he probably would have gone on to make another 50-60 movies and we wouldn't be having this conversation. We all wish he'd not died but sadly he did, and he left us with this terribly small but very important body of work, and we should appreciate not only his movies but his legacy and influence.

  • @CJTranceAddiction
    @CJTranceAddiction 3 роки тому

    Guys, I have the 2-disc special edition DVD of Enter the Dragon with book packaging (very nice.) I also have the DVD Ultimate Collection box without Enter the Dragon. Now, is this criterion box set worth $116??? That's how much it's going for on Amazon.ca right now. Ughhh, I'm so tempted but it's so pricey what the heck. It's be a no brainer for me if it was in the $60-$70 range.
    ALso, can anyone tell me if original english dub on way of the dragon is included? Thnx.

  • @Newengland1966
    @Newengland1966 4 роки тому

    hi can you tell me if these are proper 4k as i own a oppo 203 4k player its not region free so worried that the disc wont play i know proper 4k hdr films are region free but 1080p upscale region A discS wont play on uk players please let me know thanks

    • @CerealAtMidnight
      @CerealAtMidnight  4 роки тому

      They’re Blu-rays, not 4K UHD. Some of the restorations come from 4K scans, but they’re downsampled down to 1080p.

    • @Newengland1966
      @Newengland1966 4 роки тому

      @@CerealAtMidnight I thought as much ill have to get a multi region mod thanks mate

    • @Newengland1966
      @Newengland1966 4 роки тому

      @@CerealAtMidnight How good is the quality critirion are very good

    • @CerealAtMidnight
      @CerealAtMidnight  4 роки тому

      Criterion is top of the line.

  • @Urbankungfu61
    @Urbankungfu61 4 роки тому +1

    Picture quality is very good but the sound is bad. Had to raise up the volume on my tv to the max. Good if you own a surround sound system or a sound bar but not good just coming off the tv speaker.

    • @CerealAtMidnight
      @CerealAtMidnight  4 роки тому +2

      Most of the audio is vintage mono, which is how it was created. Given that these are low-budget movies from China in the seventies, that's baked into the source. Enter the Dragon has a 5.1 surround mix, but it was also a major studio picture from Warner Brothers. Also wondering if you've noticed the lower audio on all of the audio tracks, or just English dub. Some of these movies have as many as four language tracks, including the languages in which they were filmed.

    • @Urbankungfu61
      @Urbankungfu61 4 роки тому

      Cereal At Midnight Oh indeed, I prefer HK films in their original language with subs but I prefer the Bruce Lee films in English, the way I first saw them back in 73’

    • @CerealAtMidnight
      @CerealAtMidnight  4 роки тому +1

      Me too! I wonder if English sounds better quality wise . I’ll have to futz around with the different options to compare for when I actually review this bad boy.

  • @jvliverpool873
    @jvliverpool873 4 роки тому +4

    Bought it and I refuse to open it.

    • @johnnytopgun6414
      @johnnytopgun6414 4 роки тому

      😂

    • @jerelminter
      @jerelminter 4 роки тому +2

      Why ?

    • @jvliverpool873
      @jvliverpool873 4 роки тому +1

      @@jerelminter I would rather have it as a memorabilia. You know something as a display.

    • @jerelminter
      @jerelminter 4 роки тому +2

      @@jvliverpool873 That's fine, it's your copy so you can do whatever you want with it. When I get mine, I'll open the box and watch the Bruce Lee movies which is what it's originally intended for.

    • @DM05
      @DM05 3 роки тому +2

      I'll never understand people who buy things just to leave it boxed. 🤨 Why drop the money if you're just gonna let it collect dust on a shelf?

  • @youtube_go5727
    @youtube_go5727 4 роки тому

    "He died so young that he is remembered in the best of his life. No one wants to see an old martial arts expert, that's why I say that death was good with Bruce Lee because now we will always remember them as someone powerful."

  • @jinxykatt
    @jinxykatt 4 роки тому +1

    There are only four bruce lee movies, not 5, game of death is not a bruce lee movie, it is an abomination to his legacy and should not be a part of this set.

    • @CerealAtMidnight
      @CerealAtMidnight  4 роки тому +2

      Hot take, Jinxy. You're suggesting that they should have left out a movie with some of the most iconic Bruce Lee fight scenes of his whole career. Did he finish it? No, but he's sure in it, and considering what happened behind the scenes, there'd be riots in the streets if it hadn't been included. It's a minority opinion. We wanna see the man do what he did, and he does it in Game of Death.

    • @jinxykatt
      @jinxykatt 4 роки тому

      @@CerealAtMidnight that is exactly what I am suggesting. The whole movie is an insult to Bruce Lee. Just include the documentary that has the footage on, like the enter the dragon special edition dvd does.

    • @CerealAtMidnight
      @CerealAtMidnight  4 роки тому

      They did that too. Good for Criterion for giving fans the choice of watching Game of Death in whichever form they choose.

    • @jinxykatt
      @jinxykatt 4 роки тому

      @@CerealAtMidnight But its not a Bruce Lee movie, its nothing but a shameless cash grab pissing all over his name and is not a bruce movie, and not even slightly resembling his original vision. Any true bruce lee fan wouldn't give that piece of trash film the time of day.

    • @CerealAtMidnight
      @CerealAtMidnight  4 роки тому +1

      Some things are preserved for posterity, as a representative of film history and how it happened. Criterion has preserved both the original footage of Lee AND the finished, released version for historical accuracy. We are anti-censorship, and only including Bruce's footage and not the finished product that millions of Bruce Lee fans saw in theaters in the seventies is awfully close to censorship.

  • @mre677
    @mre677 4 роки тому

    Its only 3 movies not 5. this is a rip off

    • @CerealAtMidnight
      @CerealAtMidnight  4 роки тому

      1) The Big Boss
      2) Fist of Fury
      3) Way of the Dragon
      4) Enter the Dragon
      5) Game of Death
      (Also Game of Death II and two full documentary films about Bruce Lee)

  • @erickaufmann4839
    @erickaufmann4839 3 роки тому

    A BIG RIP OFF!!!!!!!!!

  • @beyondz55
    @beyondz55 Рік тому

    Its on sale rn 70 bucks yall