The Infernal Affairs Trilogy (Criterion Collection)

Three-disc set includes: Infernal Affairs (2002)The inspiration for Martin Scorsese's "The Departed," this Hong Kong actioner follows a pair of men on opposite sides of the law: undercover cop Yan (Tony Leung), who's spent 10 years rising to the top ranks of the local Triad crime gang, and Internal Affairs officer Ming (Andy Lau), who's in the pocket of the same mobsters. When the Triad boss learns of the mole in his midst and demands that Ming uncover the traitor, the stage is set for an explosive confrontation. With Anthony Wong, Eric Tsang. 121 min. In Cantonese with English subtitles. C/Rtg: R Infernal Affairs II (2003)Edison Chen and Shawn Yue reprise their roles in this prequel to the 2002 crime classic, again essaying the younger incarnations of the bought-off cop Ming and the mole Yan. Ming joins the Hong Kong police force, already serving the interests of a powerful mobster, whose chief lieutenant-Yan-is secretly working for the authorities. Double-crosses and twists galore mark this slick, action-packed thriller. Francis Ng, Carina Lau co-star. 119 min. In Cantonese with English subtitles. C/Rtg: NR Infernal Affairs III (2003)Following a complex timeline which bookends the events of the first "Infernal Affairs" thriller, this closing chapter of the acclaimed trilogy focuses on corrupt Internal Affairs inspector Ming (Andy Lau) as he gradually suffers the consequences of his double life. Reeling from his encounter with undercover cop Yan (Tony Leung), Ming becomes desperate to ferret out any remaining moles. Leon Lai, Kelly Chen also star. 118 min. In Cantonese with English subtitles. C/Rtg: NR Widescreen; Soundtrack: Cantonese DTS HD 5.1 Master Audio; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; featurettes; deleted scenes; outtakes; theatrical trailers; more. In Cantonese with English subtitles.