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Martial Arts Superstar Jet Li Stars in the Year's Most Compelling and Thrilling Action Movie
'Unleashed'
Available in R-Rated Version on DVD, UMD and VHS
and New Unrated Version on DVD October 11, 2005
From Universal Studios Home Entertainment
'Unlike any action film you have ever seen! Amazing!' - Jeffrey Lyons, WNBC
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Aug. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Global martial arts
superstar Jet Li ("Hero," "Cradle 2 the Grave") stars in the gripping action
film "Unleashed," coming to DVD, UMD and VHS and an Unrated extended edition
on DVD on October 11, 2005 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.
Celebrated Academy Award(R) winner Morgan Freeman ("Million Dollar Baby,"
"Batman Begins") and Oscar(R) nominee Bob Hoskins ("Mona Lisa," "Maid in
Manhattan") also star in this brilliantly directed edgy, adrenaline-fueled
style spectacular by Louis Leterrier ("The Transporter"). "Unleashed"
combines stunning martial-arts sequences with a riveting and compelling story.
Choreographed by master fight coordinator Yuen Wo Ping, whose credits include
all three "Matrix" films and "Kill Bill Vols. 1 & 2," the state-of-the-art
action is set against a heart-pounding soundtrack from multi-platinum hip-hop
star RZA (composer, "Kill Bill Vol. 1 & 2," "Blade: Trinity") and Massive
Attack.
"Unleashed" tells the suspenseful story of Danny (Jet Li), an unrivaled
martial arts expert enslaved by a vicious gangster (Hoskins) who uses him as
human attack dog to terrorize his victims. Morgan Freeman is Sam, a
warm-hearted blind man who befriends Danny and tries to show him another side
of life. But renouncing his old existence won't be easy for Danny, especially
when his brutal former master unleashes an army of killers to track him down.
Loaded with exciting bonus features, the DVD is priced at $29.98 SRP, as are
the UMD and VHS versions. Pre-order deadline is September 6, 2005 for DVD and
VHS and August 23, 2005 for UMD.
Critics Agree: Unleashed Unlocks Unbelievable Martial Arts Action
America's top critics have heaped two-fisted praise on "Unleashed." "Jet
Li is action poetry in motion! He lets fly with his fists and feet of fury,"
writes Peter Travers of Rolling Stone while People's Leah Rozen lauds the
film's "Bone-crushing fight scenes," adding "Jet Li swings into mesmerizing
action." Roger Ebert of "Ebert and Roeper" gives "Unleashed" a "Thumbs up!"
and praises its "Sensational martial arts sequences." Harry Knowles of Ain't
It Cool News calls it "The best performance in Jet Li's career. He strikes
with fury, anger and lethal effects." Jack Garner of Gannett News Service
gives "Unleashed" four stars: "Action-packed and surprisingly inventive.
Excellent performances from Jet Li, Morgan Freeman and Bob Hoskins" and David
Hiltbrand of the Philadelphia Inquirer says "'Unleashed' has one of the great
close-quarter fights in movie history, worthy of 'The Matrix.'"
Killer Bonus Features
The "Unleashed" DVD is jam-packed with exciting features that take
audiences behind the scenes of this critically acclaimed action thriller.
* Director Louis Leterrier: "Unleashed" -- Director Louis Leterrier
discusses "Unleashed," sharing his thoughts and experiences regarding
casting, storyline, martial arts and locations.
* The Collar Comes Off: Behind the Scenes of "Unleashed" -- Go
behind-the-scenes with the stars and filmmakers of "Unleashed."
* "Atta Boy" Music Video -- Massive Attack music video featuring clips
from the film.
* "Unleash Me" Music Video -- RZA's new video featuring clips from the
film.
Plus, on the "Unleashed Unrated" edition exclusively is included the
following bonus material:
* Serve No Master -- Get inside the fight sequences created by legendary
action choreographer Yuen Wo Ping.
* Extended Scenes and Fight Sequences
Synopsis
Martial arts superstar Jet Li delivers a breakout performance in the
gripping, action-packed story about a man raised from childhood by a ruthless
crime boss (Academy Award(R) nominee Bob Hoskins) to be a violent killing
machine. When a blind piano tuner (Academy Award(R) winner Morgan Freeman)
takes him in, Danny (Li) tries to start a new life, but his brutal past
follows him, forcing him to fight back. Featuring breath-taking fight
choreography by Yuen Woo Ping ("The Matrix" and "Kill Bill: Vol. 1 & 2").
For more information please visit: Unleashed Web Site
CAST & FILMMAKERS
Director: Louis Leterrier
Written By: Luc Besson
Produced By: Luc Besson, Jet Li & Steven Chasman
Director of Photography: Pierre Morel
Production Designer: Jacques Bufnoir
Edited By: Nicolas Trembasiewicz
Costume Designer: Olivier Beriot
Music By: Massive Attack
End Credits Songs: the RZA
Cast: Jet Li, Morgan Freeman, Bob Hoskins, Kerry Condon
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
DVD
Street Date: October 11, 2005
Pre-Order Close: September 6, 2005
Copyright: 2005 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Price: $29.98 SRP ($19.95 MAP)
Selection Numbers: 26364 (R); 28793 (Unrated/Widescreen); 28994
(Unrated/Full Frame)
Running Time: 1 Hour 42 Minutes (R Version); 1 Hour 43 Minutes
(Unrated Version)
Layers: Dual (Single Sided)
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1); Full Frame (1.33:1)
Rating: R (for strong violent content, language and some
sexuality/nudity) and Not Rated
Technical Info: English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround/DTS
5.1 Surround/Captions; French and Spanish Subtitles
UMD
Street Date: October 11, 2005
Pre-Order Close: August 23, 2005
Copyright: 2005 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Price: $29.98 SRP
Selection Numbers: 28622
Running Time: 1 Hour 42 Minutes
Layers: Dual (Single Sided)
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1)
Rating: R (for strong violent content, language and some
sexuality/nudity)
Technical Info: Stereo
VHS
Street Date: October 11, 2005
Pre-Order Close: September 6, 2005
Copyright: 2005 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Price: $29.98 SRP ($19.95 MAP)
Selection Number: 63012
Running Time: 1 Hours 42 Minutes
Aspect Ratio: Full Frame (1.33:1)
Rating: R (for strong violent content, language and some
sexuality/nudity)
Technical Info: Hi-Fi Stereo Surround
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