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Summary: Jet Li's only film of worth
Review: ...[This] one is the best...[Jet Li movies]. I wouldn't say he can act, but this was the first time since Bruce Lee that I have seen such an intensity in fighting. Obviously he comes no where near close to The Master, but it was nice to see someone give it a good shot.General advice, avoid Jet Li like the plague and just stick to Bruce Lee. But if you must see one Jet Li movie you'd better make sure it's this one!
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Summary: 2 hours of my life I'll never get back...
Review: This is one of those movies where they cram all the good scenes from the movie into the theatrical trailer. What you see in the trailer is pretty much all there is to see. Horrible story and excessive violence to make up for the horrible storyline. Bridget Fonda unfortunately hits a new low in her career with this one...
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Summary: Best Non-Hong Kong movie to date
Review: I'm a huge Jet Li fan and I think he is an incredible martial-artist. A problem with Hollywood is that special effects take over the movie and of course make things look great, but an aspect of the thrill is lost when you know that the actor didnt really do that stunt, even if wire work, but it was all orchestrated with CGI. Romeo Must Die was good, but lacked in longer fight scenes. The One was OK, albeit uber-Matrix-esque and replete with CGI to say the least. Kiss of the Dragon was refreshing to watch - there is very little wirework shown, just mano a mano fight scenes, and lots of them. It is actually funny to watch a little Asian dude overtake the entire corrupt French police force though, hehe. (i.e. walking through the front door of the precinct and then proceeding to clean house). Not realistic, but Corey Yuen did a good job with the action choreography in this movie. It's more true to Jet's style then to heavily rely on CGI. The action coupled with an actual plot and cool music tracks make for a decent movie. Though I have to mention that children should not watch the movie because of the ultra-violent content! Be warned parents!
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Summary: Luc Besson meets Jet Li, well, sort of
Review: I can imagine it now... Jet Li, somewhere, catches "Leon/The Professioal" by Luc Besson, and is convinced that Besson is the man for his next film. He treats action scenes very dramatically, and can find the deeply human characteristics of the film's characters. Then it got lost. A new, up-and-coming director was given the project, under the guidance of Besson, and the result was a creature of a different nature than was expected. The Martial Arts scenes were set up by people Li brought with him, so the action scenes are outstanding, without the overt matrix-style special effects which are only fitting in the un-real VR realm within "The Matrix." The story is enough to keep you interested, but it is contrived, relying on too many coincedences, with a conclusion that, after an outstanding fighting sequence, leaves Jet Li seeming uncompfortable. If you're a Jet Li fan, then this is a must have. If you like Action flicks, then this one is for you. If, however, you're looking for the usual Luc Besson social commentary and pulp-fiction like perceptions of shadowy sub-cultures and the struggle to survive dispite the odds (The Professional, Le Fem Nikita, etc.), this film doesn't quite make it there.
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Summary: Jet Li's best yet!
Review: When I first heard about this movie, I thought, "Oh well, another movie with 'wire stunds'" Having not seen any sneak previews, early images, or even the Kiss Of The Dragon trailer, I didn't expect much. But I was surprised big time, when I went for it at the movies. I was in a total shock; this movie was pure and true martial arts! There wasn't even the smallest hint of wire work anywhere in the movie. And Jet Li, being Jet Li, was truly sensational in his stunts. Such flexibility and skill, would probably make Jet Li one of the best martial artists/actors in Hollywood. Jet Li plays Liu Jian, a Chinese undercover agent, sent to assist a French surveillance team headed by the movie's bad guy, Inspector Richard, played excellently by Tcheky Karyo. Their target, a mam, who isn't talked about much, is set up to be assasinated by a pair of prostitutes sent by Inspector Richard, unbeknowst to Liu Jian. Now, one of the prostitutes, played by Birdget Fonda, isn't up to the night's "festivities", and so, goes and buries herself in the toilet. In the room, however, the first prostitute is taking the target to "heaven", while everything is being watched by the surveillance team, including Liu Jian. Liu Jian soon discovers what is going on, and tries to save the man, and manages to do so. But, as he is calling for an Ambulance, Inspector Richard comes in, and finishes off the man and the prostitute, with Liu's gun! Liu escapes, nevertheless, but not without treating the viewer with some fancy "footwork". He then stays in hiding with the Chinese man his agency sent him to stay with. While there, he has a meeting with the second prostitute, the one who was in the bathroom during the surveillance. From there on, it's a bumpy ride, with Jet Li and Bridget Fonda becoming an unusual pair. This movie's story lacks the power to hold on to one's interest, in the long run. But it's good, while it's there. Nevertheless, the main "drawing" aspect of this movie is the fight scenes, which were practically "delicious"! The best fight scene is when Jet takes on the Twin's, who possess deadly legs. It's not to be missed! In general, Kiss Of The Dragon is a superb movie, and deserves 5 stars. If you haven't seen it yet, get the DVD version, as I have, and enjoy the Widescreen effect, with Dolby Digital Surround; like being in the Theatre!
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Summary: GREAT MOVIE
Review: Kiss The Dragon is the best american movie jet li has made yet! Instead of always seing him fly through the air and using strings for every action scene... they actually let Jet Li show what he can really do and it's awesome. This film is better than Romeo Must Die and the One! Kiss The Dragon has a well developed plot and doesn't leave you hanging as most movie do... although this movie gets straight to the plot without any twists in the movie it is indeed a MUST SEE film, and 100% MUST HAVE in your DVD collection. I was very suprised of this film and was not dissapointed after i watched it!!!
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Summary: Some of the most intense fight scenes that I have ever seen
Review: Jet Li is going to be a huge star in this country. Just you wait and see. His fighting and action scenes are just incredible. This movie is just packed with amazing fight scenes, and Jet Li makes them all happen.
The ending is worth watching the whole movie anyway, and it all comes together very good. There is not one dull moment in the whole movie. Fonda is a good sidekick and she is hot too! Overall- very good movie.
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Summary: Great kungfu
Review: When I started to watch the movie I noticed that it was copying a bit of James Bond but in after a while I saw it had a very good and realistic plot and on top of that it had some of the greatest kungfu combats I have ever see. Although some movie stars only play martial artists, after this movie I wouldn't be surprised to hear the Jet Li is a real martial artist. I recommend this movie to all.
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Summary: Best Jet Li Movie
Review: Without question, this IS Jet Li's best movie yet! The fight scenes are awesome! And he doesn't talk too much. Perfect movie for the action fan. Good storyline too. Experience the Kiss of the Dragon for yourself...uhh, the movie I mean :)
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Summary: Whoa...now THAT was impressive.
Review: First off, the actors in this movie speak English, and it is not dubbed, nor does it require subtitles. Jet Li plays as a cop who came to France from Beijing, China, to assist the local policemen of Paris with...lets say, some difficult matters. To his surprise, it turns out that the local policemen of Paris is the city's primary problem, enacting in some kind of mob-like horde that obtains illegal money by selling both women and drugs. When Jet discovers their little secret...they want him dead...but how do you kill a man that disappears like evaporating mist? Don't worry, there's still plenty of the plot I didn't mention. The most stunning attribute that this movie has, in my sentiment, is not the fighting and the action, but Jet's Character. He plays as the traditional China man, noble to his dead and to his opponents. He comes to France, completely ignorant of the culture, and finds almost everything he sees distasteful--public sex, prostitution, all the crime, etc. He is totally dedicated to his work, free from desires and from needless ambitions, and neglects simple pleasures like female championship, night out at a restaurant, friends. Chris Nolan, the director of the film, mention's in this DVD that he focused more on Jet's character than anything else, so that there will be more to the movie than just bloodshed. Chris wanted Jet's character to be so prominent, that his audience will become involved with the movie emotionally. I think Chris accomplished his goal. The action is superb; absolutely breath-taking. Not once does Jet use a gun. Step aside Arnold. If you're going to throw a fist at Jet, you might as well try hitting the wind...because it's just impossible. There is only one bloody scene in the movie, for those who are concerned about that. The movie is okay for a kid's viewing, in my opinion.
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