Chris Beveridge
07-09-2009, 07:07 AM
http://cdn-www.mania.com/content_pics/000004/31/46/71b121cef35a31cb_thumb.jpgReview by Chris Beveridge (http://www.mania.com/king-bandit-jing-complete-collection_article_111435.html)
Mania Grade: A-
* Audio Rating: B+
* Video Rating: B+
* Packaging Rating: B
* Menus Rating: B
* Extras Rating: N/A
* Age Rating: 13 and Up
* Region: 1 - North America
* Released By: ADV Films
* MSRP: 39.98
* Running time: 325
* Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Anamorphic Widescreen
* Disc Resolution: 480i/p
* Disc Encoding: MPEG-2
* Series: King of Bandit Jing
In Summary:
As I found when I first watched the series several years ago, although there's a fair bit of formula to the episodes, there's just something that really clicks with this series that lets it work for us much better than similar ones. The addition of some very striking production designs and a kick-ass music score helps it rise up even higher. I'd almost term this one a guilty pleasure if it wasn't for the fact that I don't feel guilty watching it. If you passed up this series, I definitely recommend checking it out if you want something that's got both flash and substance and sets out to have a good time in the end. Very recommended.
Mania Grade: A-
* Audio Rating: B+
* Video Rating: B+
* Packaging Rating: B
* Menus Rating: B
* Extras Rating: N/A
* Age Rating: 13 and Up
* Region: 1 - North America
* Released By: ADV Films
* MSRP: 39.98
* Running time: 325
* Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Anamorphic Widescreen
* Disc Resolution: 480i/p
* Disc Encoding: MPEG-2
* Series: King of Bandit Jing
In Summary:
As I found when I first watched the series several years ago, although there's a fair bit of formula to the episodes, there's just something that really clicks with this series that lets it work for us much better than similar ones. The addition of some very striking production designs and a kick-ass music score helps it rise up even higher. I'd almost term this one a guilty pleasure if it wasn't for the fact that I don't feel guilty watching it. If you passed up this series, I definitely recommend checking it out if you want something that's got both flash and substance and sets out to have a good time in the end. Very recommended.