# Throw Down \(The Criterion Collection\) DVD

Throw Down \(The Criterion Collection\) is Johnnie To’s drama about a former judo champion, a young challenger, and a singer whose lives intersect in Hong Kong. This one-disc NTSC DVD lists a 4K digital restoration and a set of interviews and documentary extras.

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- Price: 14.98 USD
- Previous price: 29.95 USD
- Discount: 50%
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- Rating: 4.5 / 5
- Reviews: 93

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## At a glance

- Story blends drama, judo, martial-arts action, comedy, and surreal elements.
- Includes a listed 4K digital restoration on DVD, plus interviews and a short documentary.
- The film is directed by Johnnie To and features Louis Koo, Aaron Kwok, and Cherrie Ying.

## Pros

- One disc brings together the feature and several listed filmmaker, writer, composer, and scholar interviews.
- English subtitles are listed, along with English language information.

## Cons

- DVD is the listed format, so the 4K restoration claim does not mean this is a 4K UHD disc.

## Specifications

### Film and format
- Genre: Drama
- Format: DVD, NTSC
- Director: Johnnie To
- Contributors: Aaron Kwok, Cherrie Ying, Johnnie To, Louis Koo
- Actors: Aaron Kwok, Cherrie Ying, Louis Koo
- Language: English
- Runtime: 1 hour and 35 minutes
- MPAA rating: NR \(Not Rated\)
- Studio: The Criterion Collection
- Release date: September 21, 2021
- Number of discs: 1
### Edition features
- Restoration: New 4K digital restoration
- Director interview: Interview from 2004 with director Johnnie To
- Additional interviews: New interviews with coscreenwriter Yau Nai-hoi and composer Peter Kam
- Film scholar interviews: New interviews with film scholars David Bordwell and Caroline Guo
- Documentary: Short documentary featuring To and members of the cast
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions listed: 7.53 x 5.36 x 0.57 inches; 2.72 ounces

## Before you buy

- The listing describes a 4K digital restoration but identifies the release as DVD, NTSC. Treat 4K as the restoration source claim, not the playback resolution of this disc. The feature list also varies: some descriptions mention a trailer and Sean Gilman essay, while the special-edition bullets do not, so confirm the selected listing if those extras matter.

## A good fit for

- Johnnie To and Criterion Collection viewers interested in Hong Kong cinema.
- Collectors looking for a DVD edition with restoration-related interviews and documentary extras.
- Viewers drawn to films combining judo, drama, comedy, and martial-arts action.

## Less suited to

- Buyers specifically seeking a Blu-ray or 4K UHD playback disc.
- Viewers who need confirmation that every extra mentioned in the longer description is included.

## Customer feedback

Aggregate ratings lean favorable, with most ratings in the top two star categories, but a smaller share is lower. Without written customer feedback, these figures do not show what viewers liked or disliked. They provide limited guidance on how well the film or its DVD extras will suit an individual buyer.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is this a 4K UHD disc?
No. The listed media format is DVD, NTSC. The 4K claim refers to a digital restoration, not the disc format.
### What extras are listed?
The special-edition details list a 2004 interview with Johnnie To, new interviews with Yau Nai-hoi, Peter Kam, David Bordwell, and Caroline Guo, plus a short documentary featuring To and cast members. A longer description also mentions a trailer and essay, so check the selected listing if those are essential.
### Does it include English subtitles?
Yes. English is listed as the subtitle language.
### How long is the film?
The listed runtime is 1 hour and 35 minutes.

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