Dragon - The Bruce Lee Story (Wide Screen)

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 ... Read review

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 ... Read review

Advantages: Great story, well acted
Disadvantages: I knew the ending!!

...test Featurette Outtakes Production photos Dragon Promo Materials Brice Lee Photos Feature Commentary Production Notes Cast & Filmmakers Notes 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 ... Read review

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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 ... Read review

Advantages: a great film
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intoduction -------------------- 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 ---------------------- 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. my opinion --------------------- The film follows his life in great detail. You learnall about bruce and ... Read review