146 / BD 35 Goodbye, Dragon Inn

[Bikey]

A wonderful new piece on Tsai Ming-Liang's film and the magic of cinema by James Balmont at Little White Lies.

[Bikey]

"The visuals on display put the older SD DVD releases to shame...
the interview with Tsai is worth the price of admission alone. This Blu-ray is highly recommended."
Beaver

[Bikey]

Now back in stock at Amazon UK

[Aunt Peg]

Now back in stock at Amazon UK

Hopefully that means Zavvi will get it back in stock too soon and dispatch my copy.

[mteller]

This was a great disc to break in my new 65" TV. The colors really pop and the level of detail is fantastic. I still rank the film near the bottom of Tsai's features, but only because his others are so dear to me. This one doesn't get me as much on a gut level, but there is some really fantastic humor in it. Madam Butterfly is also better than I remembered it, wouldn't call it a favorite but it's an interesting thing to chew on. Good interview with Tsai.

[The Elegant Dandy Fop]

Is there something going on with the production of this disc? It seems like it’s been available nowhere since release. Even my go-to for new import discs on eBay has yet to have this in stock. It’s quite unusual!

[criterionsnob]

Hopefully that means they've sold a lot of copies. I'd love to see more Tsai from them. I received my copy directly from Second Run shortly after release. I'm happy to support them directly, even if it costs a little bit more. They also sent me a post card for Vitalina Varela.

This is my early pick for UK Blu-ray of the year. It's like watching the film for the first time.

[Bikey]

There's plenty of stock, no manufacture issues.
It's also available at Amazon UK (at just £14.99 currently)

[Aunt Peg]

Zavvi dispatched mine the other day.

[Bikey]

"The film manages to balance humorous and melancholy tones perfectly with a slow, steady pace that becomes hypnotic... The film's global Blu-ray premiere [...] from Second Run looks pretty spectacular; the many dark scenes that were impenetrable on previous editions are crystal clear here and feature saturated, beautiful colours..." Mondo Digital

[The Elegant Dandy Fop]

DiabolikDVD in the US just got this in for those in the states that can’t justify Amazon UK’s shipping rates. I happily ordered it and can’t wait to rewatch this.

[jbeall]

J. Hoberman on Goodbye, Dragon Inn

[Bikey]

GOODBYE, DRAGON INN Blu-ray currently now just £13.99 at Amazon UK

[Aunt Peg]

Got my copy today and just watched it. Beautiful restoration and the film holds up well which was hardly a surprise as all as Tsai's film do. Also, I haven't test the film but the back of the case states ABC.