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Chungking Express AKA Chung Hing Sam Lam AKA Chong Qing Sen Lin (Blu-ray) (1994)
If my memory of her has an expiration date, let it be 10,000 years...Director: Kar-Wai Wong
OVERALL: Draw-
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with film scholar Tony Rayns
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Extras:"Moving Pictures" episode excerpt from the BBC TV series, featuring Wong and cinematographer Christopher Doyle (12:10)
US Theatrical Trailer (1:30) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Cantonese/English/Japanese/Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
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Case type:Digipak
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Notes:Comes with a 16-page booklet containing liner notes featuring a new essay by critic Amy Taubin.
Initial pressings came in a digipack. Subsequent pressings came in a keep case. -
Easter eggs:"Hong Kong Theatrical Trailer" (2:47)
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Extras:Deleted Scenes
- The Star (6:15)
- California Dreaming (5:57)
- Baroque (3:20)
"Moving Pictures" 1996 episode excerpt from the BBC TV series, featuring Wong and cinematographer Christopher Doyle (12:12)
2002 Interview with Christopher Doyle (10:21)
Hong Kong Theatrical Trailer (2:42) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Cantonese/English/Japanese/Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
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Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Part of the 7-film 7-disc "World of Wong Kar Wai" which includes "As Tears Go By", "Days of Being Wild", "Chungking Express", "Fallen Angels", "Happy Together", "In the Mood for Love", "2046".
Deluxe packaging, including a perfect-bound, French-fold book featuring lavish photography, an essay by critic John Powers, a director’s note, and six collectible art prints. -
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Extras:Stills Gallery
Theatrical Trailer (1080p) -
Subtitles:Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Cantonese/English/Japanese/Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
Cantonese/English/Japanese/Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:VHS Introduction by Quentin Tarantino (wrap-up segment only) (7:43)
"On Location with Christopher Doyle" featurette (9:54)
Interview with Wong Kar-wai (in 3 parts - 6:01, 5:40, 3:11 for a total of 14:52)
Wong Kar-wai filmography (2 pages)
Christopher Doyle filmography (5 pages)
Theatrical Trailer (HD 1080p24, 2:39) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Cantonese/English/Japanese/Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Cantonese/English/Japanese/Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Video extras in SD 1080i50 except where noted, in Cantonese with optional subtitles.
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K Copy)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film
Featurettes (deleted scenes)
- The Star (6:18)
- California Dream'in (5:57)
- Baroque (3:20)
"Moving Pictures" episode excerpt from the BBC TV series with interview with Wong Kar-wai and Christopher Doyle (12:12)
"Quentin Tarantino on Chungking Express" US VHS intro & wrap-up (12:30)
Stills Gallery
Hong Kong Trailer (2:39)
US Trailer (1:30)
French Trailer (1:14)
Revival Trailer (2:42)
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Subtitles:German
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Cantonese/English/Japanese/Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo -
Case type:Digipak
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Notes:Includes a 12 page booklet.
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Extras:Deleted Scenes
- The Star (6:15)
- California Dream'in (5:57)
- Baroque (3:20)
"Moving Pictures" 1996 episode excerpt from the BBC TV series, featuring Wong and cinematographer Christopher Doyle (12:12)
2002 Interview with Christopher Doyle (10:21)
Hong Kong Theatrical Trailer (2:42) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Cantonese/English/Japanese/Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
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Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Part of the 7-film 7-disc "World of Wong Kar Wai" which includes "As Tears Go By", "Days of Being Wild", "Chungking Express", "Fallen Angels", "Happy Together", "In the Mood for Love", "2046".
Deluxe packaging, including a perfect-bound, French-fold book featuring lavish photography, an essay by critic John Powers, a director’s note, and six collectible art prints. -
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OVERALL: Draw
The US standalone release has an exclusive commentary.
The "World of Wong Kar Wai" sets don't have the commentary but add deleted scenes and an interview.
The UK Artificial Eye release has its own exclusive extras.
The Hong Kong release has a 7.1 track but few extras. -
CUTS:
- Blu-ray A America- Criterion Collection - No cuts (102:56).
- Blu-ray A World of Wong Kar Wai America- Criterion Collection - No cuts, though the original black & white end credits in Chinese have been replaced with newly created animated credits in color in English and Chinese, with added restoration text (102:52).
- Blu-ray ALL Hong Kong- Mei Ah Home Entertainment - No cuts (102:13).
- Blu-ray ALL United Kingdom- Artificial Eye - No cuts (102:12).
- Blu-ray B 4K + Blu-ray Germany- Koch Media - No cuts, though the original black & white end credits in Chinese have been replaced with newly created animated credits in color in English and Chinese, with added restoration text (102:33)
- Blu-ray B World of Wong Kar Wai United Kingdom- Criterion Collection - No cuts, though the original black & white end credits in Chinese have been replaced with newly created animated credits in color in English and Chinese, with added restoration text (102:52).
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Comparison added by Vincent_Bouche on 21/06/09
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 24/11/22UPDATE LOG:
21/06/09: Initial entry.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
19/11/10: Added Hong Kong release.
09/08/15: capsaholic link, Criterion easter egg.
23/05/19: Updated US, capsaholic, winner notes, director name.
18/01/21: Added US World of Wong Kar Wai.
20/02/21: Added UK World of Wong Kar Wai.
24/11/22: Added Germany.
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