Chungking Express (1994)
重慶森林
Drama, Comedy, Romance • 1h 44m
Overview
Two melancholic Hong Kong policemen fall in love: one with a mysterious underworld figure, the other with a beautiful and ethereal server at a late-night restaurant.
Director: Wong Kar-Wai
Edit History
12/24/2025
Best Audio Release
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Original mono is on the 1996 Japanese DVD and 2005 Spanish Boxset DVD. But 2008 Criterion Blu-ray’s 5.1 remix at least is in the correct pitch. All 5.1 tracks on later 4K-resto BDs have a raised pitch. Furthermore, the 2008 5.1 and 4K-resto 5.1 differ in content in the scene where Tony Leung drinks coffee in slow-mo, with the 2008 version having only background / ambient sound, while the 4K-resto version plays Faye Wong’s song. Note that Italian’s quite easy to pitch correct the 4K-resto 5.1 to match the original pitch and only a delay adjustment is needed to sync.
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Original mono is on the 1996 Japan DVD and 2005 Spain Boxset DVD. But 2008 Criterion Blu-ray’s 5.1 remix at least is in the correct pitch. All 5.1 tracks on later 4K-resto BDs have a raised pitch. Furthermore, the 2008 5.1 and 4K-resto 5.1 differ in content in the scene where Tony Leung drinks coffee in slow-mo, with the 2008 version having only background / ambient sound, while the 4K-resto version plays Faye Wong’s song. Note that it's quite easy to pitch correct the 4K-resto 5.1 to match the original pitch and only a delay adjustment is needed to sync.
From
Original mono is on the 1996 Japanese DVD and 2005 Spanish Boxset DVD. But 2008 Criterion Blu-ray’s 5.1 remix at least is in the correct pitch. All 5.1 tracks on later 4K-resto BDs have a raised pitch. Furthermore, the 2008 5.1 and 4K-resto 5.1 differ in content in the scene where Tony Leung drinks coffee in slow-mo, with the 2008 version having only background / ambient sound, while the 4K-resto version plays Faye Wong’s song. Note that Italian’s quite easy to pitch correct the 4K-resto 5.1 to match the original pitch and only a delay adjustment is needed to sync.
To
Original mono is on the 1996 Japan DVD and 2005 Spain Boxset DVD. But 2008 Criterion Blu-ray’s 5.1 remix at least is in the correct pitch. All 5.1 tracks on later 4K-resto BDs have a raised pitch. Furthermore, the 2008 5.1 and 4K-resto 5.1 differ in content in the scene where Tony Leung drinks coffee in slow-mo, with the 2008 version having only background / ambient sound, while the 4K-resto version plays Faye Wong’s song. Note that it's quite easy to pitch correct the 4K-resto 5.1 to match the original pitch and only a delay adjustment is needed to sync.
9/25/2025
Best Video Release
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Criterion UHD has original SDR master while Koch DE and FR has a subtle additional HDR-regrade. Either one is good depending on user preference.
Important to note, Criterion UHD still has different color timing from 2008 Criterion BD.
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Criterion 4K Blu-ray has original SDR master while Plaion Germany and France has a subtle additional HDR-regrade. Either one is good depending on user preference.
Important to note, Criterion 4K Blu-ray still has different color timing from 2008 Criterion Blu-ray see https://caps-a-holic.com/c.php?go=1&a=0&d1=15680&d2=15679&s1=165346&s2=165329&i=10&l=0
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Criterion UHD has original SDR master while Koch DE and FR has a subtle additional HDR-regrade. Either one is good depending on user preference.
Important to note, Criterion UHD still has different color timing from 2008 Criterion BD.
To
Criterion 4K Blu-ray has original SDR master while Plaion Germany and France has a subtle additional HDR-regrade. Either one is good depending on user preference.
Important to note, Criterion 4K Blu-ray still has different color timing from 2008 Criterion Blu-ray see https://caps-a-holic.com/c.php?go=1&a=0&d1=15680&d2=15679&s1=165346&s2=165329&i=10&l=0
9/24/2025
Best Video Release
From
Criterion UHD has original SDR master while Koch DE and FR has a subtle additional HDR-regrade. Either one is good depending on user preference.
Important to note, Criterion UHD still has different color timing from 2008 BD.
To
Criterion UHD has original SDR master while Koch DE and FR has a subtle additional HDR-regrade. Either one is good depending on user preference.
Important to note, Criterion UHD still has different color timing from 2008 Criterion BD.
From
Criterion UHD has original SDR master while Koch DE and FR has a subtle additional HDR-regrade. Either one is good depending on user preference.
Important to note, Criterion UHD still has different color timing from 2008 BD.
To
Criterion UHD has original SDR master while Koch DE and FR has a subtle additional HDR-regrade. Either one is good depending on user preference.
Important to note, Criterion UHD still has different color timing from 2008 Criterion BD.
9/24/2025
Best Video Release
From
Criterion UHD has original SDR master while Koch DE and FR has a subtle HDR-regrade. Either one is good depending on user preference.
To
Criterion UHD has original SDR master while Koch DE and FR has a subtle additional HDR-regrade. Either one is good depending on user preference.
Important to note, Criterion UHD still has different color timing from 2008 BD.
From
Criterion UHD has original SDR master while Koch DE and FR has a subtle HDR-regrade. Either one is good depending on user preference.
To
Criterion UHD has original SDR master while Koch DE and FR has a subtle additional HDR-regrade. Either one is good depending on user preference.
Important to note, Criterion UHD still has different color timing from 2008 BD.
7/13/2025
Best Audio Release
From
Original mono is on the 1996 JP DVD and 2005 Spanish Boxset DVD. But 2008 Criterion BD’s 5.1 remix at least is in the correct pitch. All 5.1 tracks on later 4K-resto BDs have a raised pitch. Furthermore, the 2008 5.1 and 4K-resto 5.1 differ in content in the scene where Tony Leung drinks coffee in slow-mo, with the 2008 version having only background / ambient sound, while the 4K-resto version plays Faye Wong’s song. It’s quite easy to pitch correct the 4K-resto 5.1 to match the original pitch and only a delay adjustment is needed to sync.
To
Original mono is on the 1996 Japanese DVD and 2005 Spanish Boxset DVD. But 2008 Criterion Blu-ray’s 5.1 remix at least is in the correct pitch. All 5.1 tracks on later 4K-resto BDs have a raised pitch. Furthermore, the 2008 5.1 and 4K-resto 5.1 differ in content in the scene where Tony Leung drinks coffee in slow-mo, with the 2008 version having only background / ambient sound, while the 4K-resto version plays Faye Wong’s song. Note that Italian’s quite easy to pitch correct the 4K-resto 5.1 to match the original pitch and only a delay adjustment is needed to sync.
From
Original mono is on the 1996 JP DVD and 2005 Spanish Boxset DVD. But 2008 Criterion BD’s 5.1 remix at least is in the correct pitch. All 5.1 tracks on later 4K-resto BDs have a raised pitch. Furthermore, the 2008 5.1 and 4K-resto 5.1 differ in content in the scene where Tony Leung drinks coffee in slow-mo, with the 2008 version having only background / ambient sound, while the 4K-resto version plays Faye Wong’s song. It’s quite easy to pitch correct the 4K-resto 5.1 to match the original pitch and only a delay adjustment is needed to sync.
To
Original mono is on the 1996 Japanese DVD and 2005 Spanish Boxset DVD. But 2008 Criterion Blu-ray’s 5.1 remix at least is in the correct pitch. All 5.1 tracks on later 4K-resto BDs have a raised pitch. Furthermore, the 2008 5.1 and 4K-resto 5.1 differ in content in the scene where Tony Leung drinks coffee in slow-mo, with the 2008 version having only background / ambient sound, while the 4K-resto version plays Faye Wong’s song. Note that Italian’s quite easy to pitch correct the 4K-resto 5.1 to match the original pitch and only a delay adjustment is needed to sync.
7/4/2025
Best Video Release
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JP UHD vs Criterion UHD?
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Criterion UHD has original SDR master while Koch DE and FR has a subtle HDR-regrade. Either one is good depending on user preference.
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JP UHD vs Criterion UHD?
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Criterion UHD has original SDR master while Koch DE and FR has a subtle HDR-regrade. Either one is good depending on user preference.
5/16/2025
Best Audio Release
From
Unclear what has OG mono (maybe an ancient DVD or LD). But 2008 Criterion BD’s 5.1 remix at least is in the correct pitch. All 5.1 tracks on later 4K-resto BDs have a raised pitch. Furthermore, the 2008 5.1 and 4K-resto 5.1 differ in content in the scene where Tony Leung drinks coffee in slow-mo, with the 2008 version having only background / ambient sound, while the 4K-resto version plays Faye Wong’s song. It’s quite easy to pitch correct the 4K-resto 5.1 to match the original pitch and only a delay adjustment is needed to sync.
To
Original mono is on the 1996 JP DVD and 2005 Spanish Boxset DVD. But 2008 Criterion BD’s 5.1 remix at least is in the correct pitch. All 5.1 tracks on later 4K-resto BDs have a raised pitch. Furthermore, the 2008 5.1 and 4K-resto 5.1 differ in content in the scene where Tony Leung drinks coffee in slow-mo, with the 2008 version having only background / ambient sound, while the 4K-resto version plays Faye Wong’s song. It’s quite easy to pitch correct the 4K-resto 5.1 to match the original pitch and only a delay adjustment is needed to sync.
From
Unclear what has OG mono (maybe an ancient DVD or LD). But 2008 Criterion BD’s 5.1 remix at least is in the correct pitch. All 5.1 tracks on later 4K-resto BDs have a raised pitch. Furthermore, the 2008 5.1 and 4K-resto 5.1 differ in content in the scene where Tony Leung drinks coffee in slow-mo, with the 2008 version having only background / ambient sound, while the 4K-resto version plays Faye Wong’s song. It’s quite easy to pitch correct the 4K-resto 5.1 to match the original pitch and only a delay adjustment is needed to sync.
To
Original mono is on the 1996 JP DVD and 2005 Spanish Boxset DVD. But 2008 Criterion BD’s 5.1 remix at least is in the correct pitch. All 5.1 tracks on later 4K-resto BDs have a raised pitch. Furthermore, the 2008 5.1 and 4K-resto 5.1 differ in content in the scene where Tony Leung drinks coffee in slow-mo, with the 2008 version having only background / ambient sound, while the 4K-resto version plays Faye Wong’s song. It’s quite easy to pitch correct the 4K-resto 5.1 to match the original pitch and only a delay adjustment is needed to sync.
5/12/2025
Best Audio Release
From
Unclear what has OG 2.0. But 2008 Criterion BD’s 5.1 remix at least is in the correct pitch. All 5.1 tracks on later 4K-resto BDs have a raised pitch. Furthermore, the 2008 5.1 and 4K-resto 5.1 differ in content in the scene where Tony Leung drinks coffee in slow-mo, with the 2008 version having only background / ambient sound, while the 4K-resto version plays Faye Wong’s song. It’s quite easy to pitch correct the 4K-resto 5.1 to match the original pitch and only a delay adjustment is needed to sync.
To
Unclear what has OG mono (maybe an ancient DVD or LD). But 2008 Criterion BD’s 5.1 remix at least is in the correct pitch. All 5.1 tracks on later 4K-resto BDs have a raised pitch. Furthermore, the 2008 5.1 and 4K-resto 5.1 differ in content in the scene where Tony Leung drinks coffee in slow-mo, with the 2008 version having only background / ambient sound, while the 4K-resto version plays Faye Wong’s song. It’s quite easy to pitch correct the 4K-resto 5.1 to match the original pitch and only a delay adjustment is needed to sync.
From
Unclear what has OG 2.0. But 2008 Criterion BD’s 5.1 remix at least is in the correct pitch. All 5.1 tracks on later 4K-resto BDs have a raised pitch. Furthermore, the 2008 5.1 and 4K-resto 5.1 differ in content in the scene where Tony Leung drinks coffee in slow-mo, with the 2008 version having only background / ambient sound, while the 4K-resto version plays Faye Wong’s song. It’s quite easy to pitch correct the 4K-resto 5.1 to match the original pitch and only a delay adjustment is needed to sync.
To
Unclear what has OG mono (maybe an ancient DVD or LD). But 2008 Criterion BD’s 5.1 remix at least is in the correct pitch. All 5.1 tracks on later 4K-resto BDs have a raised pitch. Furthermore, the 2008 5.1 and 4K-resto 5.1 differ in content in the scene where Tony Leung drinks coffee in slow-mo, with the 2008 version having only background / ambient sound, while the 4K-resto version plays Faye Wong’s song. It’s quite easy to pitch correct the 4K-resto 5.1 to match the original pitch and only a delay adjustment is needed to sync.
5/12/2025
Best Audio Release
From
Unclear what has OG 2.0. But 2008 Criterion BD’s 5.1 remix at least is in the correct pitch. All 5.1 tracks on later 4K-resto BDs have a raised pitch.
To
Unclear what has OG 2.0. But 2008 Criterion BD’s 5.1 remix at least is in the correct pitch. All 5.1 tracks on later 4K-resto BDs have a raised pitch. Furthermore, the 2008 5.1 and 4K-resto 5.1 differ in content in the scene where Tony Leung drinks coffee in slow-mo, with the 2008 version having only background / ambient sound, while the 4K-resto version plays Faye Wong’s song. It’s quite easy to pitch correct the 4K-resto 5.1 to match the original pitch and only a delay adjustment is needed to sync.
From
Unclear what has OG 2.0. But 2008 Criterion BD’s 5.1 remix at least is in the correct pitch. All 5.1 tracks on later 4K-resto BDs have a raised pitch.
To
Unclear what has OG 2.0. But 2008 Criterion BD’s 5.1 remix at least is in the correct pitch. All 5.1 tracks on later 4K-resto BDs have a raised pitch. Furthermore, the 2008 5.1 and 4K-resto 5.1 differ in content in the scene where Tony Leung drinks coffee in slow-mo, with the 2008 version having only background / ambient sound, while the 4K-resto version plays Faye Wong’s song. It’s quite easy to pitch correct the 4K-resto 5.1 to match the original pitch and only a delay adjustment is needed to sync.
5/12/2025
Best Audio Release
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Unclear what has OG 2.0. But 2008 Criterion BD’s 5.1 remix at least is in the correct pitch. All 5.1 tracks on later 4K-resto BDs have a raised pitch.
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Unclear what has OG 2.0. But 2008 Criterion BD’s 5.1 remix at least is in the correct pitch. All 5.1 tracks on later 4K-resto BDs have a raised pitch.
5/7/2025
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JP UHD
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JP UHD vs Criterion UHD?
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JP UHD
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JP UHD vs Criterion UHD?
5/7/2025
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Criterion remastered BD vs KR Nova Media BD?
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Criterion remastered BD vs KR Nova Media BD?
