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Summary: Only one good scene
Review: Thanks to this ... were "The Game Of Death" never finished by Bruce. The only scene worth to watch in this one is Bruce's incredibly fast backhand when he competes with Bob Wall. Otherwise its a bad martil arts movie and doesnt even compare with "Way Of The Dragon", Bruce Lee's best.
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Summary: MASTER LEE'S VISION, SEEN IN FORM OF MOVIE!!!
Review: There's an expression,"cream always rises to the top",and this movie is a perfect example of that.Bruce Lee started out in a tv role as a crime fighting sidekick/butler.Not to happy about the way the chinese were portrayed,he strived to break that mold.He had a thought for a new show where he was the lead and could showcase his talents.Kung Fu was the name of the show and Bruce Lee was turned down due to being chinese.Since then,he became well known in the martial arts circuit for his amazing speed and power.Slowly but surely convincing martial artists on economy of motion and to be free from styles that slow down combat effectivness.Bruce Lee broke into films and worked relentlessly to prove he could be a successful leading man.The first two,Fists of Fury and The Chinese Conection were cheaply done but classic movies that displayed Bruce Lee's awesome kung fu ability.In Return of the Dragon,Bruce had control to show how real combat should be.This is seen at the fight with Chuck Norris as Bruce switches to his own way of fighting hence,the original title,Way of the Dragon.The next film,Game of Death had to stop production only after a few fights scenes were made.After Bruce's death,the movie was completed and although the combat with him was great,the rest ended up being a disrespectful mess.I recomend picking up the dvd just released called,A WARRIOR'S JOURNEY.It has the extra footage of these combat scenes the way Bruce intended.Now,as for the movie in review.Enter the Dragon started in production after Game of Death was halted.This movie shows Bruce Lee at his best,showcasing his explosiveness through his own art of combat,Jeet Kune Do.The plot has him infiltrating an island to stop an evil ruler from drug traficing,prostitution and to exact punishment on a henchman for killing a relative.The acting is cheesy,but in a cool way.The casting could've been better like Chuck Norris,instead of John Saxon.You can see that every thing was done better like the location,sound,and action.This is a movie that never gets old,as it permenantly captures a true master that will always be remembered.His skill has yet to be out done.
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Summary: Not just a movie, but a piece of history !
Review: This is one of the last films that Bruce Lee made, before his untimely death in July 20, 1973. "Enter the Dragon" is the first martial arts film to ever be shot by a Hollywood film studio, most notably Warner Bros., one of the greatest and most popular film studios of all time. This film shot Lee to international stardom and became one of the best groundbreaking martial arts epic in film history. This movie is about a man known as Lee, who works as an undercover agent working for Mr. Braithwaite. His mission is to attend a tournament, free the prisoners from the underground lab, and take down Han, the leader of the island which Lee is investigating in, and a traitor to the Shaolin Temple. There, Lee will meet other friends and allies like Williams (played by Jim Kelly), and Roper (played by John Saxon) who is known to bet for money everywhere he goes. This special edition DVD includes commentary by Bruce's wife, Linda Lee Cadwell, complete documentary on each character from the film, a brief history on Lee's films, a video documentary on Bruce Lee called "Bruce Lee In his own Words", a short video on Bruce Lee's backyard workout, and a biography of Jackie Chan, the heir to Bruce Lee's throne. Unlike some of Lee's films, which has basic violence and too much skipping on action sequences, Enter the Dragon is complete with explict violence, top-of-the-line martial arts action, and a riveting storyline. The sound effects to the film doesn't sound all that bad ! After all, it was 1973, right ? And the music sounds perfect and it fits the movie's atmosphere perfectly well. So in the end, Enter the Dragon is still, and always will be, a true masterpiece, and will continue to entertain Lee fans, old and new for years to come. A true must own for all fans of martial art films !
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Summary: Bruce's absolute best
Review: Enter the Dragon was easily Lee's best movie! There is action all around and unlike some of Bruce's other films, all of the actors with speaking roles actually speak their own lines (unlike Chinese Connection where everyone sounds like George the Animal Steele).I will admit that the story is a bit broad and vast and somewhat undetailed as to why he really wants to bring the cartel down besides the fact that they killed someone he knew but other than that, it's still very good and who could forget a young Bolo Yeung? This is a definite must for all Lee fans, martials arts fans and even action fans. This has to be in your DVD collection and there's really not even an arguement about it. Seriously, get this one!
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Summary: Dumb story, but funny anyway
Review: This movie is so dumb, but yet, it's still good. The story is so stupid, you'll laugh the whole way through, but watching Bruce Lee fight is enough to make up for the [smelly] plot. The acting is pretty cheap, since all the main actors are martial artists, and not actors by profession. However, when you watch it, you'll either laugh your way through, or be amazed by Bruce Lee's skill. Either way, you'll probably enjoy this one. Try it out.
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Summary: "Boards Don't Hit Back," said God.
Review: Mr. Brithwait (Brafwrait), an old English man summoned Master Bruce Lee to sabotage evil Han's island. This Han character claimed to be a lord, but Lee went there to crack some skulls. What is a god supposed to do after his family has been offended and the Shaolin Temple has been dissed? Forget Lao's time, it's time to die for Han. Even John Saxon and Jim Kelly dislike Han. Ugly women, no! Bruce Lee's battle cries are monumental to movie history and his fight with the guards was EXTRA-ORDINARY! Watch the deity unleash a snake, swing nunchuks and snap O'Hara's frame. Bruce Lee's mirror fight was untouchable. See how hard he kicks Han's head! Immortality!
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Summary: One of the best Martial Arts Films Ever.
Review: I saw this movie several years ago and I loved it. It was one of the films that got me started in collection asian cinema. This movie is a must have for anyone who like martial arts films. Oh, and for you Jackie Chan fans, Jackie is one of the unnamed henchmen in this film, I believe he is the one who dramatically gets his neck broken by Lee in the underground base.
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Summary: Be water, my friend
Review: I am by no means a fan of the martial arts, but I enjoy and respect Bruce Lee movies. Bruce Lee possessed unparalleled skills, evoked a sense of honor and commitment, and communicated the depth of his feelings and philosophy in each of his movies. Enter the Dragon is a master's true masterpiece. Unlike the martial arts films of today, which largely revolve around comedy, Enter the Dragon is possessed of a serious, somber, almost pious atmosphere. Bruce Lee journeys to the island of Han, a man who betrayed the teachings of Lee's own temple, engaged in a life of drug trafficking and prostitution, and welcomed into his inner circle the man who was responsible for Lee's own sister's death. There are acts of savagery committed, some fights ending in the death of one combatant, but the one true savage Lee must defeat is Han, an expert martial artist with a secret weapon. The fight scenes are often elaborate and quite incredible, involving scores of men at times. Lee's incredible talents and vision are showcased when he finds himself all alone in the midst of his attackers, but it is the final fight sequence that one most remembers from watching this movie. That fight culminates inside a room of mirrors, the action sometimes being shown in slow motion. With multiple images of the two combatants appearing at all sorts of angles, making it all but impossible to figure out where each man really is, the whole sequence is a surreal experience for the viewer. In addition to the movie itself, which is inarguably Bruce Lee's best performance, one also gets bonus material: a short documentary of the making of the film in Hong Kong, an introduction by Lee's wife, and most importantly a documentary of interviews with Lee, in which he speaks eloquently of his philosophy, of which martial arts is the centerpiece. Martial arts, he explains, is not really about fighting; it is the process which allows him to express himself to the utmost degree. Many of his ideas and teaching are clearly reflected in Enter the Dragon, which only makes the movie more important. Certainly, there is a lot of fighting in this movie (but nothing shocking by any means), but I would argue that Enter the Dragon is as much a philosophical argument as it is a fight movie. This movie alone is a legacy Bruce Lee would be proud of.
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Summary: Bruce Lee's finest film other than Game of Death
Review: This is very well done martial arts film that captures the original idea of tournament fighting. This is a movie that everyone should see, even if you aren't a Bruce Lee fan. If Bruce had lived longer, I think that he and John Saxon could have made a good sequel to this film. It's ashame that Bruce died during his Game of Death movie. If you enjoyed Enter the Dragon, you should also enjoy Game of Death.
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Summary: Spoilers ahead
Review: It really bugged me that Black Belt Jones got iced, but what the hey. Excellent martial arts film, the cornerstone to any afficionado's DVD collection.
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