Starring: Jang Hyeok, Shin Min-Ah, Heo Jun-Ho
Director: Kim Tae-Kyun
Studio: CJ Entertainment
Rating: 12+
Genre: Action
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About This DVD
The highly anticipated third film from South Korean director Kim Tae-kyun,
Volcano High is the story of high school-aged martial arts wizards in search of
a mystical text that will restore harmony to their school. Set in an
indeterminable time -- as well as mirroring many of the themes and styles found
in the U.S. films The Matrix and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone --
Volcano High is in a state of chaos that has lasted nearly 20 years, since a
vast Teachers Battle sent the education system into a downward spiral of intense
fighting. Transfer student and frequent school expellee Kim Kyeong-su (Jang
Hyeok) arrives at Volcano High and quickly makes the acquaintances of a number
of the top dogs at the school -- including the equally skilled fighters Yu
Chae-yi (Shin Min-ah), Jang Ryang (Kim Su-ro), and Song Hak-rim (Gweon
Sang-woo). This trio begins to learn of the vastness of Kim's skills, as well as
suspecting that there may be more to him than meets the eye as they seek out the
aforementioned text that will heal their school and others from the vicious
warring currently taking place.
This comics-style movie is not real action, but is summed up as "energy battle"
and "wired action." Scenes of energy battles where the characters exchange palm
energy, break vital linkages, call about whirlwinds remind us of the martial
arts actions in Bruce Lee's flicks of the 70s.
However, the energy battles of the film utilize the latest computer graphics
technology and is as smooth as the ripples caused by flying bullets in the
high-tech movie "The Matrix." The computer graphics also aid to complete the
action, making it more dynamic and stylish.
| Audio Format: | dts-ES & Dolby Digital 5.1EX(6.1Ch) & 2.0 Surround |
| Video Format: | Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1 / NTSC |
| Languages: | Korean |
| Subtitles: | English, Korean |
| Country Made: | Korea |
| Region Code: | 3 |
| Year Made: | 2001 |
| Running Time: | 121 |
| Special Features: | -CG Making Commentary -Production Notes by Jang Hyuk -Interviews with Cast and Director -Making Of -Comparison with the Original Story Board -Scene Selecitons (24 Sequence) -Other Trailers -Theatrical Trailer 1,2 -Cast / Director's Profile -Production Notes -Story Line |
| Availability: | Usually ships in 5-10 days |
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