This version is in PAL format. Please make sure your DVD player can play PAL format before you purchase. "The story is set in the Song dynasty and at the beginning of the Jurchen-ruled Jin dynasty's invasion of northern China. The first part revolves around the friendship of two men, Yang Tiexin and Guo Xiaotian, who became heroes in their own right as they fought the Jin invaders. The bond between the duo is so strong that they pledge to each other that their unborn children will become either be sworn siblings (if both are of the same sex) or a married couple (if they are of opposite sexes). The story focuses on the trials and tribulations of their sons after Guo Xiaotian's death and Yang Tiexin's disappearance."
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verify the FORMAT!!
Just got this the day before yesterday and probably have to send it back. When I opened it last night there was a notice on the set that the DVD's are in PAL format. As a result they won't work on my DVD player unless I spend additional money on a PAL compatible DVD Player or a PAL to NTSC converter. There is NO MENTION OF THIS IN THE DESCRIPTION! IN FACT IT SAYS "ALL FORMATS". IT"S NOT! I really wanted to see this series after watching Rise of the Phoenixes on NetFlix. Now I can't.Edit, seller responded promptly and sent return label. Also noted that the format is noted down at the bottom of the description. It should be at the top. Lesson learned with items like this is to read EVERYTHING.
M**D
Terrific!!!
Great fun
K**N
great director, great story
Perfect in everyway.
S**N
-2 Stars because 2 of the DVDs will not play. It was too late to return.
Legend of Condor Heroes 2017 is quite fantastic.Starting in the 2010s, improvements in quality to Cameras, Lighting, Sound Design, Narrative Flow, are quite noticeable. So many aspects of Condor Trilogy, and other Jin Yong Novels content , have show huge improvements on a technical level. Me, I prefer the 90s and 2010s!In particular, the two directors of this version may be the best directors on the planet, when working together. (See Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre 2019 if you still doubt)I'll admit, one could argue that there is too much Slow Motion in the fight scenes. The force of weight behind the qi has never been so heavy though, and the detail in the choreographic execution is fantastic.There are, of course, slow stretches of expositional dialog. That' can't be avoided. It was written in a time before an author would assume his work would be turned into Television Series and Movies. The novels are HUGE. Take it for what it is, -one of the greatest stories ever told.I must have watched it 12 times before I started getting tired of it.
D**N
Arrived on time
Good quality
N**E
Great movie
It’s great movies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A**N
The Legend of the Condor Heroes 20017 52 episodes, TVB
NOTE: These dvds are in PAL format and will not play on some US dvd players. My Sony Blu-Ray player will not play these discs. My Sony PlayStation 4, however, plays them just fine, as does my LG dvd player I picked up from my local Market with Walls. This player is available on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GZI5IW6/?coliid=I3DH6IQRPZ80CO&colid=20U3J0EXFC82P&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it . Look for a player that is All Region or Region Free and offers PAL to NTSC conversion. It is a shame that no company has stepped in to offer Chinese tv series to the US market after Tai Seng left the business.The tv series comes in a nice presentation. The box is an oversize sleeve and is bigger than the standard dvd holders and contains a cardboard holder for an art card and a small dvd case, similar in size to cd jewel cases, holding the 10 dvds. The dvd case has soft, plastic sleeves to hold and protect the dvds. Each dvd holds 5 episodes, with discs 9 and 10 having 6 episodes each. The menu offers a choice of Mandarin or Cantonese language and a choice of Chinese or English subtitles. The picture is 16:9 ratio and is sharp and clear. The subtitles are clear and give the reader a good grasp of the dialogue and story line. (I can't comment on translation as my Chinese skills are 0+) There are rare instances of the subtitles flying by too quickly, but I never felt the need to go back and try to freeze the picture to read them. Each disc is introduced with an ad for a different TVB series and each episode has a 1 minute ad with an actor talking about his character. No subtitles for that.Story follows closely the novels, at the 2 recently released in English translation. The acting is quite good and the special effects are high quality as is the martial arts action. The action is in the "flying superhero" style, but creates the fantasy element essential for this genre of story. The actors are engaging, especially the two main characters of Guo Jing and Huang Rong. Yang Kang is still a mercurial mystery, with the actor giving a good performance of his lying and two-faced behavior. He is perhaps less successful at portraying how he is divided in mind and emotion. I find this series at least as good as the 1980s series, just differently acted. However, I think Guo Jing and Huang Rong from the 80s will always be the picture in my mind. East Heretic and Beggar Clan leader are both memorable as is Ouyang Feng.A great series and a good introduction to the fantasy martial arts and romance genre that TVB does so well. Recommended without hesitation.
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