No Blood No Tears (US Version) DVD Region 1
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| Product Title: | No Blood No Tears (US Version) No Blood No Tears (US Version) No Blood No Tears (US Version) No Blood No Tears (US Version) No Blood No Tears (US Version) |
| Artist Name(s): | Hye-yeong Lee (Actor) | Jae-yeong Jeong (Actor) | Do-Yeon Jeon (Actor) | Yeong-hwan Choi | Shin Goo | Seung-wan Ryoo Hye-yeong Lee (Actor) | Jae-yeong Jeong (Actor) | Do-Yeon Jeon (Actor) | Yeong-hwan Choi | Shin Goo | Seung-wan Ryoo Hye-yeong Lee (Actor) | Jae-yeong Jeong (Actor) | Do-Yeon Jeon (Actor) | Yeong-hwan Choi | Shin Goo | Seung-wan Ryoo Hye-yeong Lee (Actor) | Jae-yeong Jeong (Actor) | Do-Yeon Jeon (Actor) | Yeong-hwan Choi | Shin Goo | Seung-wan Ryoo Hye-yeong Lee (Actor) | Jae-yeong Jeong (Actor) | Do-Yeon Jeon (Actor) | Yeong-hwan Choi | 신구 | Seung-wan Ryoo |
| Director: | Seung-wan Ryoo Seung-wan Ryoo Seung-wan Ryoo Seung-wan Ryoo Seung-wan Ryoo |
| Producer: | Seong-je Kim Seong-je Kim Seong-je Kim Seong-je Kim Seong-je Kim |
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| Release Date: | 2008-08-26 |
| Language: | Korean |
| Subtitles: | English |
| Country of Origin: | South Korea, United States |
| Picture Format: | NTSC What is it? |
| Color Information: | Color |
| Disc Format(s): | DVD |
| Region Code: | 1 - USA, Canada, U.S. Territories What is it? |
| Rating: | Not Rated |
| Publisher: | Genius Productions, Inc. |
| Package Weight: | 150 (g) |
| Shipment Unit: | 1 What is it? |
| YesAsia Catalog No.: | 1011037435 |
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Keep Case; O-Sleeve
Widescreen 1.78
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - Korean
Subtitles - English - Optional
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Professional Review of "No Blood No Tears (US Version)"
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No Blood No Tears is the second work of Ryu Seung Wan, a promising new director in Korea. Because of his energetic and innovative directorial approach, he was once regarded as the "Korean Tarantino". As a beloved director, he was given maximum support for his second project from various sources, including the active participation of Jeon Do-Yeon, one of the most popular actresses in Korea. This is a typical gangster story depicted in a non-typical manner. Kyeong-seon (Lee Hye-Yeong), a female cab driver, is involved in a gangster affair. In connection with it are Dok-bul (Jeong Jae-Yeong), a former boxer who is now a middle-ranked gangster, and his girlfriend Su-ji (Jeon Do-Yeon). Su-ji is treated harshly by Dok-nul, that she has made up her mind to get rid of him by cooperating with Kyeong-seon. They don't know that their plot will become uncontrollable... This film is intimate to Hong Kong audience. The action choreography shows strong influence of Jackie Chan's movies. Some of the characters, for instance, the bodyguard of the old man, resemble the villains in Chan's movies as well. As Ryu Seung-Wan revealed in an interview (check our interview section), he was strongly influenced by Hong Kong movies during his teenage years. Films like Jackie Chan's Project A and John Woo or even King Hu's films are all his favorite. In addition, you could also notice the black humor in this film, which is probably inspired by Quetin Tarantino's works. As a devoted audience of Hong Kong cinema, I often hear how a Hong Kong filmmaker is inspired by Hollywood films, it is rare and interesting to see how a Korean director is influenced by Hong Kong cinema. For non-Jackie Chan's fans, don't worry, Ryu did not copy Chan's style wholeheartedly. Instead of imitating the structure or narrative, Ryu merely captures the spirit of Chan's films. To me, if I have to relate them together, I would say No Blood No Tears is a bloody and ultra-violent version of Jackie Chan's films. Unlike the "healthy" action scenes in Chan's films in which no blood is spilt at all, all the fight scenes in this film are full of blood. It is quite ironic since the title of this film says "no blood". Lee Hye-Yeong is a veteran actress who has been in the business for more than twenty years. As compared to the glamorous Jeon Do-Yeon, her performance is actually more convincing and captivating. Dok-bul is the first lead role for Jeong Jae-Yeong, who is in various films before like Guns & Talks in which he is always a supporting actor. This time, his talent is allowed to be fully exhibited. No Blood No Tears is a pure entertaining flick. It is not the kind of films that contain heavy message or profound metaphors. Perhaps it does not have a very strong and intact narrative, perhaps the depiction of the emotions of the characters is not very impressive, nevertheless, the vigorous and innovative cinematic style of the director is still able to keep you fully engaged in this totally insane and colorful diegesis. Cool guy(s) - Lee Hye Yeong |
Customer Review of "No Blood No Tears (US Version)"
May 7, 2004
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| Interesting movie. Reminds me of Quentin Tarantino's Pulp fiction and David Mamet's Heist. Gotta c it for yourself. |
May 7, 2003
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| Yes this movie had it's good points, I liked the ending - and the general plot, however I found the level of violence directed at women disturbing and none of the male characters were likable, all seemed to regard women as punchbags, or at best - deserving of no respect. |
April 20, 2003
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i had high expectation for this movie. Simply because i love Ryu Sung Hwan's works. He's pure genius and it is NOT so rare that korean directors are influenced by HK cinema (when i become a director, watch me). Ryu Sung Hwan's previous work like 'Die Bad' has got to me one of the grittiest and shocking movie of all time. back to 'No Blood No Tears'... actors played their parts competently. i thought KGB's bodyguard, Silentman (Korea's only action choreographer, Jung Doo Honh) was Ryu Sung Hwan's tribute to Jet Li (the way he fought, dressed, etc). Joen Do Youn was very good as the 'star-wannabe, stuck with a deadbeat boyfriend'. Ryu Sung Bum, Ryu Sung Hwan's brother had a minor role, but i can see a bright future for him. one more thing, this movie reminded me a lot of 'Snatch'. the style, tone, and mood and everything. |
February 14, 2003
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I really liked the style of the movie ( Flashy with lots of bad guys & girls ) But the story was to simple ( 2 girls hunting for the money of the bad guys - The exchange bags story ) I love korean movies - especially the "korean style & humor" but this one was too "hollywood" But I will keep it in my collection, maybe the movies will be better I watch it the 3rd time..... |
September 5, 2002
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One of the best Korean movies so far. very fast & fun to watch. Definitely lots of verbal & physical abuse thus shouldn't be suitable for teensters, but for others, this is a great stress buster. Style similar to Pulp Fiction but at much higher speed and more violence. Lee and Jung put up great act and well supported by other characters under well thought-out plots. There is no dull or boring moment in the movie but filled with humor and action. This should have been a great hit. Highly recommended, tops all other Korean movies. |
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