1 / 3The Heroic Trio / Executioners — Criterion Collection Blu-ray
The Criterion Collection’s The Heroic Trio / Executioners is a two-film Blu-ray set pairing Johnnie To’s Hong Kong superhero action films. It includes 4K digital restorations and several listed soundtrack and featurette extras, for viewers interested in both the films and their accompanying material.
At a glance
- Two Hong Kong action films featuring Maggie Cheung, Anita Mui and Michelle Yeoh.
- The listed special edition includes 4K digital restorations of both films.
- Audio options include original-language Cantonese in monaural and 5.1 surround, plus an English dub.
- Includes interviews, trailers, new English subtitle translations and an essay.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines both films in a two-disc set, so buyers can get the original and its sequel together.
- The listed restoration and supplemental material make this more than a bare film-only release.
- English subtitles and an alternate English dub offer different viewing options.
Technical specifications
11 specifications| Brand | The Criterion Collection |
|---|---|
| Format | Blu-ray, Subtitled |
| Number of discs | 2 |
| Model | CC3526BD |
| Release date | February 20, 2024 |
| Genre | Action & Adventure, Action & Adventure/Martial Arts |
|---|---|
| MPAA rating | NR (Not Rated) |
| Subtitles | English |
| Soundtracks | Uncompressed monaural soundtracks; Alternate English-dubbed and 5.1 surround Cantonese soundtracks |
| Other listed features | New interview with actor Anthony Wong; New interview with film critic Samm Deighan (cohost of the podcast Twitch of the Death Nerve); Trailers; New English subtitle translations; An essay by critic Beatrice Loayza |
|---|
| Dimensions listed | 0.61 x 6.74 x 5.41 inches; 3.84 ounces |
|---|
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
The two films differ in tone. The listing describes The Heroic Trio as exuberant comic-book action and Executioners as a darker, postapocalyptic sequel.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Fans of Hong Kong martial-arts and superhero films.
- Viewers interested in Johnnie To, Ching Siu-tung, Maggie Cheung, Anita Mui or Michelle Yeoh.
- Blu-ray collectors who want both films and the listed interviews and essay.
Less suited to
- Buyers seeking 4K UHD discs. The listing specifies Blu-ray, while 4K refers to the digital restorations.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
74% 74% - 4 stars
20% 20% - 3 stars
3% 3% - 2 stars
2% 2% - 1 star
1% 1%
Aggregate ratings lean positive, with most falling in the top two star categories, though a smaller share is lower-rated. No review details are supplied here, so the ratings do not identify particular strengths or complaints. They offer limited guidance beyond a generally favorable overall response to this two-film Blu-ray.
Frequently asked questions
Are both films included?
Yes. The listing identifies The Heroic Trio and its sequel, Executioners, in a two-disc Blu-ray set.
Is this a 4K UHD disc release?
The listing identifies the format as Blu-ray. It says the films have 4K digital restorations, which does not mean the discs are 4K UHD.
What audio and subtitle options are listed?
The listing specifies uncompressed monaural soundtracks, alternate English-dubbed and 5.1 surround Cantonese soundtracks, and English subtitles.
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