A Chinese Odyssey: Parts 1 & 2

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Stephen Chow (Kung Fu Hustle, Shaolin Soccer) stars in this comedic and action-packed two-part adaptation of Journey to the West, a classic 16th century Chinese novel. Directed by Jeffrey Lau (Out of the Dark), this two-disc set includes both feature films together in the North America for the first time:? A Chinese Odyssey Part 1: Pandora's Box A Monkey King is reincarnated in the unhuman form as Joker, a highwayman oblivious to his original identity and the fact that 500 years earlier, he and his master, the Longevity Monk, were punished and made to stay human.? A Chinese Odyssey Part 2: Cinderella? The convoluted continuation of the adventures of the time-traveling, now-human Monkey King, who attempts to fulfill his divine destiny. Special Features: Disc 1 - A Chinese Odyssey: Part 1 - Pandora's Box: - The King of Cantonese Comedy: Interview with Gary Bettinson, Editor of the Book The Cinema of Stephen Chow - An Odyssey of Ambition: Interview with Hong Kong Academic and Filmmaker Gilbert Po - Audio Commentary with Frank Djeng of the New York Asian Film Festival - Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release - Interview with Director Jeffrey Lau - Original Theatrical Trailer - Image Gallery Disc 2 - A Chinese Odyssey: Part 2 - Cinderella: - Vision for an Odyssey: Interview with Cinematographer Ray Wong - A Cult Film Crusade: Interview with James Mudge, Veteran Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks - Audio Commentary with Frank Djeng of the New York Asian Film Festival - Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release - Interview with Director Jeffrey Lau - Image Gallery Only the best buy direct from GRUV