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Here’s a on why the 2002 Jet Li film Hero (Ying Xiong) is worth seeking out in a DVD rip format — and what “better” means in that context.

. Many subsequent Western Blu-ray releases (like the Miramax/Disney editions) only provide the original Mandarin in lossy Dolby Digital 5.1

DVD rip

For fans of Zhang Yimou’s 2002 martial arts masterpiece Hero , the quest for the ultimate viewing experience is notoriously difficult. While many modern films benefit from high-definition upgrades, Hero occupies a strange space where some enthusiasts argue that a high-quality can actually be "better"—or at least more authentic—than certain modern high-def releases. Why the Hero (2002) DVD Rip is Still Relevant

Audio Superiority

: Early Hong Kong DVD releases (such as the EDKO Region 3 version) featured a "thunderous" DTS 5.1 soundtrack that many collectors still prefer over later lossy tracks found on domestic US Blu-rays.