It was only last month Toy Robot Video tempted us with some ‘Halloween Treats‘. They new label returns with November‘s choices that promise some ‘VHS Faves’ coming to you in glorious 4K.
November’s releases for Toy Robot (an Arrow Video subsidiary) consist of a temptingly-priced slate of high-octane titles. They include Steven Seagal’s explosive star-packed debut in 4K, Chow Yun-Fat and Mark Wahlberg in a restored 90s actioner, a top-notch, contemporary Korean gangster thriller from Jung Woo-sung, and a Japanese fantasy epic making its UK Blu-ray debut.
These films hope to create the wondrous experience of browsing titles at the local video store. The difference this time is except they’re yours to own and cherish. All coming with fabulous new cover artwork, film masters transfers, slip cards, art cards, and plenty of extras!
Above the Law dual format 4K UHD and Blu-ray 9th November.
Meet Nico. He’s a cop with an attitude.
Steven Seagal’s explosive screen acting debut, smashing his way into the top ranks of action stars as he tracks some very dodgy ex-CIA operatives up to no good. A slam bang 80s treat (“the action sequences will knock you out of your seat!” – Jeffrey Lyons, Sneak Previews), directed by Andrew Davis (The Fugitive), and co-starring Sharon Stone (Basic Instinct), Pam Grier (Jackie Brown) and Henry Silva (Sharkey’s Machine), this 2-disc release features a brand new 4K restoration and new extras.
Toy Robot says: “Seeing Seagal in a black tee waving a sword around in 4K is ‘robot’s kiss’”
The Corruptor dual format 4K UHD and Blu-ray 9th November
You can’t play by the rules when there aren’t any
Action superstars Chow Yun-Fat (The Killer) and Mark Wahlberg (The Departed) are cops embroiled in a brutal triad turf war in New York in this stylish thriller directed by James Foley (At Close Range), with breathtaking cinematography and spectacular action sequences (“including a superbly choreographed car chase through the streets of Chinatown” – Stephen Holden, The New York Times) – all the more exciting in a sparkling 4K restoration. The 2-disc release includes a host of new extras.
Toy Robot says: “I haven’t seen this much corruption since my motherboard packed in”
A Man of Reason Blu-ray 16th November
He wants his family. His past wants him dead.
The acclaimed directing debut of Korean superstar Jung Woo-sung, this is a fast-paced rollercoaster ride of action and mayhem, starring Jung Woo-sung (The Good, The Bad, The Weird) as a former hitman whose attempts to lead a normal life are scuppered by his vengeful former boss, a nasty gangster brilliantly played by Park Sung-woong (Netflix’s Bloodhounds). [Blu-ray]
Toy Robot says: “Slick, sleek and precision tooled – a bit like yours truly”
Zipang Blu-ray on 16th November
An incredibly entertaining and wild fantasy adventure
A 90s Japanese fantasy epic in a class all of its own, starring Masahiro Takashima (Godzilla Vs. Mechagodzilla II) as a samurai outlaw up against a female bounty hunter (Narumi Yasuda, Peacock King). Described by The Village Voice as “utterly delirious”, it features supernatural ninja warriors, astonishingly choreographed sword play and wildly unpredictable plot twists [Blu-ray].
Toy Robot says: “You’ll be rooting for this marvellous motley crew and an animatronic elephant!”
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