The Heroic Trio / Executioners (The Criterion Collection) (Blu-ray) R

Experience the electrifying thrill of Hong Kong cinema's superheroine universe with this dynamic two-Blu-ray special edition featuring the iconic films "The Heroic Trio" and its gritty sequel, "Executioners." Helmed by auteur Johnnie To and action choreographer Ching Siu-tung, these action-packed joyrides showcase the star power of cinema legends Maggie Cheung, Anita Mui, and Michelle Yeoh.

Special Edition Features:

• 4K digital restorations of both films, with uncompressed monaural soundtracks
• Alternate English-dubbed and 5.1 surround Cantonese soundtracks
• New interview with actor Anthony Wong
• New interview with film critic Samm Deighan
• Trailers
• New English subtitle translations
• Essay by critic Beatrice Loayza

The Heroic Trio: Join Thief Catcher (Maggie Cheung), Wonder Woman (Anita Mui), and Invisible Girl (Michelle Yeoh) as they form an unconventional justice league to combat evil in a dystopian, noirish city. Faced with an enigmatic baby-snatching eunuch terrorizing the city, the kick-ass crusaders must confront their dark pasts to save the day. Prepare for eye-popping motorcycle stunts, bloodthirsty undead, and kinetically choreographed wirework in this irresistible showcase of female warriors.

Executioners: In the aftermath of a devastating nuclear attack, Hong Kong's clean water supply falls into the hands of a masked maniac (Anthony Wong) bent on seizing political power. As chaos ensues, Thief Catcher, Wonder Woman, and Invisible Girl must put aside their differences and unite to stop the impending catastrophe. Darker in tone than its predecessor, "Executioners" delves deeper into the gritty, postapocalyptic world while delivering exhilarating action set pieces and a fresh dose of anti-authoritarian attitude