Scott Lee (no relation), an actor with a lively face and natural intensity, who makes every moment of this film compelling. Directed by Rob Cohen, Dragon traces Bruce...
Scott Lee (no relation), an actor with a lively face and natural intensity, who makes every moment of this film compelling. Directed by Rob Cohen, Dragon traces Bruce...
Scott Lee (no relation), an actor with a lively face and natural intensity, who makes every moment of this film compelling. Directed by Rob Cohen, Dragon traces Bruce Lee's slow rise over myriad obstacles--most of them race-based--to become an international superstar in films. Lee's origins are oddly set in San Francisco instead of his real home in Seattle, but then again there is plenty of artistic license going on as Cohen explores the actor's psyche through some powerful fantasy sequences. Lauren Holly is good as Lee's wife, Linda (whose book about her late husband inspired this movie). A scene involving Bruce's rescue of son Brandon (who died in a film-making accident in 1993) from a murderous spirit is plain spooky. The special-edition DVD release has a widescreen presentation, director interview, featurette, screen tests, closed captioning, optional French soundtrack and Spanish subtitles. --Tom Keogh, Amazon.com --This text refers to the VHS edition of this video
Scott Lee (no relation), an actor with a lively face and natural intensity, who makes every moment of this film compelling. Directed by Rob Cohen, Dragon traces Bruce Lee's slow rise over myriad obstacles--most of them race-based--to become an international superstar in films. Lee's origins are oddly set in San Francisco instead of his real home in Seattle, but then again there is plenty of artistic license going on as Cohen explores the actor's psyche through some powerful fantasy sequences. Lauren Holly is good as Lee's wife, Linda (whose book about her late husband inspired this movie). A scene involving Bruce's rescue of son Brandon (who died in a film-making accident in 1993) from a murderous spirit is plain spooky. The special-edition DVD release has a widescreen presentation, director interview, featurette, screen tests, closed captioning, optional French soundtrack and Spanish subtitles. --Tom Keogh, Amazon.com --This text refers to the VHS edition of this video
The life of the dragon Review ofDragon - The Bruce Lee Story (Wide Screen)by
christianfilmcritic
Advantages: Jason Scott Lee, very entertaining Disadvantages: None
...opening weekend in the USA, Dragon nearly recuperated the entire $14,000,000 budget that was spent on the production.
Dragon is based on the autobiography "The Man Only I Knew" written by Bruce's wife, Linda Lee Cadwell and follows the story of Bruce from his early days in 60s China, where his Father wanted him to go to America to get a better chance in life. After a dispute with some sailors and the local Hong Kong police, he gets his wishes and ... ...In reality, Dragon is in my opinion, one of the most gripping biopic movies I have come across. This is not because it is factually correct, as to be honest I am not a big enough Bruce Lee aficionado to tell you how much of the movie is fact and how much is fiction. What I do know is that the story works as not only being informative but more importantly entertaining for both Bruce Lee fans and non fans a like. The storyline itself works as a very ...
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Advantages: Great actors, good showing of Lee's life Disadvantages: Parts altered from the truth
...until his movie Enter The Dragon was released in 1973 post-humously that he became an International superstar. Bruce Lee died suddenly of a Cerebral Oedema in 1973, leaving him to become the legend he is today.
Now, Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story is based on a book written by his widow Linda Lee-Caldwell called "The Man Only I Knew". Therefore we can be quite sure that most of the things we are seeing a true and accurate portrait of the life of the ... ...The movie starts with Lee as a teenager, being sent over to live in America by his father to escape a life of crime he was creating for himself. It then showcases Bruce's struggles at University, feeling pushed out because of his race, yet how he turns things around for himself using his talent as a Martial Artist. It also weaves a love story throughout, showing the developing relationship between Bruce and a young American woman named Linda Emery ...
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A Tale Of Loss Review ofDragon - The Bruce Lee Story (Wide Screen)by
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Advantages: Great story, well acted Disadvantages: I knew the ending!!
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I have the Region 2 widescreen version, and it is in English, however there are English, French, German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish and Portuguese subtitles.The film itself comes in at 114 minutes which is long enough for you not to feel short changed, but short enough for you to know ... ...out more about the man behind the mystery, but it was not enough for me to run out and buy his back catalogue, as the man interests me more than his films do.
The performances from the cast are what make the film special, and it must have been daunting for Jason Scott Lee to play a man who is admired by so many people, and for me he was convincing and very watchable. Lauren Holly supports the main role well, and also for her to have Linda watching ...
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Bruce Lee Review ofDragon - The Bruce Lee Story (Wide Screen)by
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As a documentary of Bruce Lee's life, this movie probably rates no higher than a C (just take a look at the "goofs" list), but as a testament to Bruce Lee's charisma and will to succeed, it's a solid A. The filmmakers and Bruce's widow, Linda Lee Caldwell, clearly want to portray him in a positive light, but even if you look past the hokier fictional scenes, there's still a remarkable life to witness. Jason Scott Lee and Lauren Holly are an appealing ...
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15.07.2000
Kung fu master Review ofDragon - The Bruce Lee Story (Wide Screen)by
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intoduction
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Bruce lee at one point was one of the most dangerous people on the planet. Until he fell into a coma and died that is. In his life he created a new type of martial art, broke his back and recoverd to full strength and became a film star. This DVD is based on the book 'bruce lee the man i only knew' by linda lee his wife. The film is atribute to his life and works.
general story
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The film ... ...see him get taught by his master. Then you see how he migrated to America. In america he meets loads of new people. He starts out with a job at a restaurant where hes given the job as a dish washer. Soon after wards he starts up a martial arts club and meets his wife. He thn gets nto a fight and brakes his back. recovering to full strenght.
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The film follows his life in great detail. You learnall about bruce and ...
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Subtitle Language: Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Portuguese, Swedish
Technical information
Special Features: Trailers, Making Of, Bruce Lee Interview, Menu Music, Storyboards, Jason Scott Lee Screen Test, Featurette Out Takes, Production Photos, Dragon, Promo Materials, Bruce Lee Photos, Feature Commentary, Production Notes, Cast And Film Makers Notes
Aspect Ratio: 2.35 Wide Screen
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1, Stereo, Dolby Surround, Mono
Dubbing Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1 English Stereo Czech Dolby Surround French German Italian Spanish Mono Polish
Professional reviews
Review: "...Enjoyably hokey....Acted with ease and humor..." (New York Times, p.C21, 07/05/1993)
"...An entertaining whole...The result provides extremely touching and haunting material..." (Variety, 03/05/1993)
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