DETECTIVE DEE -- THREE DEE MOVIE COLLECTION Debuts on DVD November 13

[Michael Scott]

THREE DEE MOVIE COLLECTION

DETECTIVE DEE: THE FOUR HEAVENLY KINGS
YOUNG DETECTIVE DEE: RISE OF THE SEA DRAGON
DETECTIVE DEE AND THE MYSTERY OF THE PHANTOM FLAME

On DVD November 13 Exclusively at Walmart​

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PLANO, TEXAS. (November 8, 2018)– For the first time, all three of Tsui Hark’s (The Taking of Tiger Mountain) Detective Dee films are available in one awesome collection exclusively at Walmart on November 13. The bold and exciting smash hit wuxia fantasy franchise from master action director Tsui Hark tell the story of Detective Dee, one of the most celebrated officials of the Tang Dynasty, who is tasked by the Empress to solve a series of inexplicable murders and mysteries.

Included in the collection are YOUNG DETECTIVE DEE: RISE OF THE SEA DRAGON (Well Go USA), DETECTIVE DEE AND THE MYSTERY OF THE PHANTOM FLAME (Shout Factory) and DETECTIVE DEE: THE FOUR HEAVENLY KINGS (Well Go USA). The collection sells for $34.98 SRP.

DETECTIVE DEE AND THE MYSTERY OF THE PHANTOM FLAME (2010)​

A bizarre mystery brings together the most powerful woman in China. The soon-to-be-Empress Wu Zetian (Carina Lau) and a formerly exiled detective, Dee Renjie (Andy Lau), at the infamous Imperial Palace. Hoping that he will solve the crime before her coronation, Wu appoints Dee Chief Judge of the Empire and implores him to combine his indisputable wisdom with his unparalleled martial arts skills to save the future of her dynasty. Director Tsui Hark teams with action choreographer Sammo Hung in this heart-pounding, spic thrilled inspired by the incredible true story of one of the Tang Dynasty’s most celebrated officials. Cast: Andy Lau, Carina Lau, Li Bingbing, Deng Chao and Tony Leung Ka-fai. The film is Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. It has a runtime of 122 minutes and rated PG-13 for violence, disturbing images and some sexuality.

YOUNG DETECTIVE DEE: RISE OF THE SEA DRAGON (2013)​

From legendary action director Tsui Hark and the creators of international smash hit Detective Dee and The Mystery of The Phantom Flame comes the captivating tale of Dee Renjie’s beginnings in the Imperial police force. His very first case, investigating reports of a sea monster terrorizing the town, reveals a sinister conspiracy of treachery and betrayal, leading to the highest reaches of the Imperial Family. Cast: Angelababy (Mojin, Rise Of The Legend), Mark Chao (Chronicles of the Ghostly Tribe), William Feng (Monkey King 3), Carina Lau, Lin Gengxin, Kim Beom, Hu Dong and Chen Kun. YOUNG DETECTIVE DEE: RISE OF THE SEA DRAGON has a runtime of 134 minutes and is not rated.

DETECTIVE DEE: THE FOUR HEAVENLY KINGS (2018)​

A bold and exciting new entry into the smash hit wuxia fantasy franchise from master action director Tsui Hark, DETECTIVE DEE: THE FOUR HEAVENLY KINGS sees the investigator embroiled in his most difficult case yet. Accused of wrongdoing by Empress Wu, Detective Dee must defend himself against this formidable foe, all while investigating a crime wave that has engulfed the city, marked by strange and seemingly supernatural occurrences. KINGS has Mark Chao (Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon) returning in the title role, with Feng Shaofeng (The Monkey King franchise), Lin Gengxin (The Taking of Tiger Mountain), Ethan Juan (The Guillotines), Ma Sichun (Goldbuster) and Carina Lau (Detective Dee franchise) rounding out the cast. DETECTIVE DEE: THE FOUR HEAVENLY KINGS has a runtime of approximately 132 minutes and is not rated.​

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[tripplej]

I have not heard of these movies but am curious.

 

[Michael Scott]

The Blu-ray for "the Four Heavenly Kings" is being reviewed in the next day or so. I've already reviewed "Rise of the Sea Dragon" at our old site, but the first is still the best

 

[tripplej]

Great. Looking forward to the upcoming review.