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Summary: A Great Movie!
Review: As in the Hitman, this movie reveals Jet Li's sweet, honest, and (realistically) funny characters. I am not a fan of him but really appreciate his role in the movie. Actually materials in this movie is not as offensive as those in Romeo Must Die (though RMD is not that bad). Anyway, you will note that good people in this movie do not speak offensive language but only those evil people do. However, I am not quite sure why the evil cop wants to kill that lascivious Asian guy at the beginning and not sure what Jet Li's duty in France is. You may be able to figure them out. The plot is pretty good though it is simple. However, almost everyone of Jet's movies is as simple as that with the exception of Romeo Must Die. Jet's funniness, unlike that of Jackie Chan, displays in his shy and honest characters. For martial art enthusiasts, they may like Jet's other movies better since the fighting scenes finish in a pretty rush way and all the fighting methods are quite stereotype though there are many fighting scenes. But, they are REALLY COOOOOOOL! I think a good movie should give people excitement when they are watching it and enlightenment afterward. This one, Kiss of the Dragon, does that job. Yes, it is on theater! I saw it too!!!! By the way, the pictures are beautiful!
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Summary: Wonderful and NEARLY perfect IF.
Review: I just went to see the movie this afternoon (first day of release). I personally like it a lot. The fighting is wonderful though it cannot beat that of the Fist of Legend. It would have been perfect if there are more REAL actions. Some of the fightings have some special effects and some do not. Bridget Fonda does a great job in the movie. With the enhancement of Jet Li's shyness and the 'coolness' of the French cop, the whole movie turns out to be quite attractive to audiences. There is one most impressive fighting in the movie, in which Jet Li fights two big guys who are much taller than him. But, once again, if there were no those special effects, the whole fighting would have been much much better. Still, it is definitely worth seeing! If there are more king-hearted, humble, and righteous people like Jet in our society, how wonderful it would be! Just imagine! Enjoy the movie!
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Summary: A lot of firearms.
Review: Kiss of the dragon is a very good movie for the average movie fan, but for the Jet Li fan, you just hope for more hand to hand combat and less gun play. KOD is entertaining, however I went to see Jet Li kick ass and he does to an extent, but a lot of times early in the movie, he's dodging bullets. I would like to see him in one of the period movies where there is not an over reliance on guns. Bruce Lee's movies exibited great martial arts sequences because they were mostly period movies where guns were not written into the script and in the case of enter the dragon, no guns were allowed on the island. I know Jet's skills, so I'm not questioning whether or not he can produce a block buster martial arts movie,(see fist of legend for proof)I'm just hoping to see Jet used as the soul vehicle to propel the movie to martial arts blockbuster status.
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Summary: Way beter than RMD
Review: Most people know Jet Li from Romeo Must Die. That was NOT a good portrail of a Jet Li movie. Go watch "Fist of Legend" and "Once upon a time in China".This movie has Luc Besson and Jet Li at the helm. No studio interference! Jet uses no wires in this movie, he doesn't have to. Some other characters do use wires. This movie is gonna be a summer Hit!! Scary Movie 2 eat your heart out!
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Summary: Terrific Modern Action Movie
Review: Kiss of the Dragon is a hyperactive martial arts movie with a heavy European feel. After Jet Li's fans were left disappointed with the fake, CGI-enhanced fighting in Romeo Must Die he decided to go back to practical, hand-to-hand combat with literally no strings attached. KOTD is the perfect excuse for action, with minimal plot and impossible odds. Basically, Jet Li plays a Chinese cop Lui Jian who travels to Paris to help the police bring a crime boss to justice. But the French police just happen to be heavily, heavily corrupt and kill Mr. Big, framing Lui Jian in the process. Keen to stay alive, Lui Jian flees the scene, but not before screaming, mad and completely hatstand police inspector Richard (Tcheky Caryo in his typically delirious role) sends just about every hardened police psycho after him. Outrageously outnumbered, Lui Jian prevails and fights his way through swarms and swarms of thugs out for his blood. Using only his hands and feet (and any useful nearby tool) he manages to wipe them all out. Far-fetched it may be, but action choreographer Cory Yuen shoots it all in the most realistic and stylish way. You really will believe Lui Jian is capable of such an impossible feat, that's how realistic the action is. And all without glamorising guns. KOTD uses the rule of increasingly mad set-pieces. The first desperate escape through the corridors and passageways of the hotel, the death-defying escape from the Seine Barge and through the tunnels and sewers, the orphanage confrontation and (especially) the final scene in the police station where Lui Jian takes on a dojo full of martial artist police officers, evil twins and finally Inspector Richard. It's all breathtaking stuff and very, very violent. With far too many sanitised PG-13 minded 'action' movies abundant these days KOTD is a breath of hardcore fresh air. If you like this then I suggest checking out The Transporter. It may be slightly tamer but it's made by the same people (producer Luc Besson, Writer Robert Mark Kamen and Cory Yuen) and is also set in France, only with a warmer, more exotic look. The DVD is in 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen with a great Dolby 5.1 soundtrack. There are some extras and a commentary if you're into that sort of thing.
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Summary: Jet Li kicks all
Review: This movie is probably Li's best. The movie zips along after the scene where a Chinese drug dealer gets zapped by a whore, who gouges him with long knitting needles. Some of the movie was idiotic, especially the scene where Fonda has to urinate in Jet Li's shop, and where Li's Chinese contact gets shot. The plot basically centers around Jet Li getting framed for the murder of the Chinese drug dealer, and escaping throughout France, from the corrupt police chief and his gang of drug dealers. There is one spectacular scene where Li is in the police station, and destroys a group of 30 martial arts cadets who attack him with sticks and body moves. The ending is triumphant, Li demolishes two massive bleach blonde twins, in the most amazing show of kung fu yet. Tcheky Karyo as the police chief has a wonderful charm, and seethes with sinister trickery simultaneously.
Chris Mahon could have gotten a little more out of the relationship between Fonda and Li. They are more like the Honeymooners, always arguing and Fonda wise cracking. The scenes didn't connect. All in all, worth seeing for Jet Li fans.
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Summary: Solid!
Review: This is the movie that turned me onto Jet Li. Still to this day, I say this is his best movie. Jet has done around 30 films, mostly overseas, but none have displayed the perfect combination of story and action. Jet's remake of Bruce Lee's "Fist of Fury" ("Fist of Legend") has superb straightforward martial arts, but the story pales in comparison to "Kiss." "My Father Is A Hero" had a nice story, but it could have used a few more fight scenes to spruce it up, plus the main villain was cheesy sporting a pair of sunglasses. The recent "Hero" (Not the "Father is my Hero"), well...was beautiful, but was more of an art/fantasy film. "Kiss" is raw and a "heavy-subtle" that balances nicely.
The fight scenes are incredible and full of impact. The story, which carries a very dark tone, never lags. You really feel a sense of hatred towards the main villain and feel for the prostitute. Finally, a martial arts movie where the story isn't ridiculous. There are occasional exaggerated scenes, but in all honesty, they gel well with the flow.
When anyone asks for an action film, I always have recommended this. I also warn them that this action film contains a plot...so don't be surprised. There are not many films out there that pull this off...the one other one that really stands out at the moment is the "Bourne Identity." Only "Kiss" has more martial arts. Love it!
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Summary: Good, not Great - but still Worthwhile for Jet Fans
Review: Jet Li's done some truly amazing work in movies, ranging from "Once Upon a Time in China" to "Hero." Even Jet's more mediocre films, like "Black Mask" and "Romeo Must Die", are well worth a look by action fans and head-and-shoulders over most action films out there.
"Kiss of the Dragon" has some fantastic choreographed scenes, in which Jet Li's honest cop takes on a corrupt police force. Several scenes are shocking because they start off in an almost lighthearted Jackie Chan manner, then turn deadly serious. I liked this a lot - Jet's character isn't taken very seriously by strangers in the movie due to his height and race, and these fights prove that he is a man to be respected and even feared. The plot is incredibly farfetched, which is a problem that plagues many Hong Kong stars' films (Anybody ever see any of Sammo Hung's films?). But who cares? For the most part, the silly plot doesn't interfere with the fight scenes and stunts, and that's the most important thing.
If you're new to Jet Li, I doubt this movie will convert you. If you're a seasoned Jet fan, you'll probably still prefer 'Once Upon a Time in China.' If you're just discovering Jet, you'll enjoy this film a lot.
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Summary: Kiss of the Dragon is a very good movie!
Review: Kiss of the Dragon is a very good movie! Jet Li wrote and produced this movie! I think Jet Li and Bridget Fonda have a wonderful chemisty in Kiss of the Dragon! the fight scenes are great and they were mostly done by Jet Li. Jet Li doesn't need a stunt double he can do Wushu on his own. I love this movie for it's many landscapes and pictures of France! I wish they made a sequel to Kiss of the Dragon. I can see the story developed furthur if there was another movie. I like both Jet Li and Bridget Fonda in this film. They make a good couple.
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Summary: Wow... let me catch my breath!
Review: This is one of the most exciting action films ever made. Jet Li goes beyond the lofty expectations thrust upon him in this movie. The action is brutal, intense, and creative. The story line is intriguing and the characters are great. This would have to rank among my favorite films, and not just of the martial arts genre. Very, very highly recommended. Buy it today.
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