Lee played by Bruce Lee is a martial arts teacher in Hong Kong. His reputation as a master in martial arts ensures that he is invited to compete at various tournaments. One of his... more
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Enter The Dragon [1973]
The last film completed by Bruce Lee before his untimely death,Enter the Dragonwas his ... more
entrée into Hollywood. The American-Hong Kong co-production, shot in Asia by American director Robert Clouse, stars Lee as a British agent sent to infiltrate the criminal empire of bloodthirsty Asian crime lord Han (Shih Kien) through his annual international martial arts tournament. Lee spends his days taking on tournament combatants and nights breaking into the heavily guarded underground fortress, kicking the living tar out of anyone who stands in his way. The mix of kung fu fighting (choreographed by Lee himself) and James Bond intrigue (the plot has more than a passing resemblance toDr. No) is pulpy by any standard, but the generous budget and talented cast of world-class martial artists puts this film in a category well above Lee's primitive Hong Kong productions. Unfortunately he's off the screen for large chunks of time as American maverick competitors (and champion martial artists) John Saxon and Jim Kelly take centre stage, but once the fighting starts Lee takes over. The tournament setting provides an ample display of martial arts mastery of many styles and climaxes with a huge free-for-all, but the highlight is Lee's brutal one-on-one with the claw-fisted Han in the dynamic hall-of-mirrors battle. Lee narrows his eyes and tenses into a wiry force of sinew, speed and ruthless determination. --Sean Axmaker, Amazon.com
this CD transfer of the original vinyl album is no surprise. But just shy of 30 minutes, and with plenty more that could be included, it's a bit ungenerous. After 20 films that pronounced him master of his art,Enter the Dragonwas Bruce Lee's Hollywood break. The tragedy, of course, is that he died in Hong Kong three weeks before the film's premiere in 1973. So, perhaps fittingly, the score's infamous theme was a perfect portrait of Lee Jun Fan--fast, funky and fun. And who cannot help smirking with glee at the catchy vocal "Hyogah!"? Mixing jazzy offbeat percussive rhythms with oriental instrumentation, guitar and a heroic brass section, this is genre-defining stuff. Some 25 years later, the score served to revitalise Schifrin's career by inspiring the music for Jackie Chan'sRush Hour. Its success meant numerous re-recordings from the composer on his own label. If only this were one of them. --Paul Tonks
Enter the Dragon [VINYL] -
In light of the 1990s' new-found appreciation of Schifrin'sMission: ImpossibleandBullitt, ... more
this CD transfer of the original vinyl album is no surprise. But just shy of 30 minutes, and with plenty more that could be included, it's a bit ungenerous. After 20 films that pronounced him master of his art,Enter the Dragonwas Bruce Lee's Hollywood break. The tragedy, of course, is that he died in Hong Kong three weeks before the film's premiere in 1973. So, perhaps fittingly, the score's infamous theme was a perfect portrait of Lee Jun Fan--fast, funky and fun. And who cannot help smirking with glee at the catchy vocal "Hyogah!"? Mixing jazzy offbeat percussive rhythms with oriental instrumentation, guitar and a heroic brass section, this is genre-defining stuff. Some 25 years later, the score served to revitalise Schifrin's career by inspiring the music for Jackie Chan'sRush Hour. Its success meant numerous re-recordings from the composer on his own label. If only this were one of them. --Paul Tonks
Enter The Dragon (30th Anniversary Edition) (+Senitype/Stills/Cards/Poster)
Main specs
Actor(s): Bruce Lee, John Saxon, Ahna Capri, Jim Kelly
Director(s): Robert Clouse
Genre: Martial Arts
Classification: 18 years and over
Production Year: 1973
Video Category: Feature Film
Plot: Lee played by Bruce Lee is a martial arts teacher in Hong Kong. His reputation as a master in martial arts ensures that he is invited to compete at various tournaments. One of his more recent invitations is from a Mr Han. The British Government is very interested in Mr Han.
Lee played by Bruce Lee is a martial arts teacher in Hong Kong. His reputation as a master in martial arts ensures that he is invited to compete at various tournaments. One of his more recent invitations is from a Mr Han. The British Government is very interested in Mr Han. They believe he is responsible for prostitution, drug smuggling, and arms dealing. Lee is asked to go undercover and find proof of his crimes at the next martial arts tournament. Joining Lee, are two old friends, an American called Roper (played by John Saxon) and Williams (played by Jim Kelly). A celebratory box set of the kung-fu film immortalised for being the first American funded martial arts feature and also the last that Bruce Lee would ever star in - dying three weeks before its premiere in 1973.
Technical information
Special Features: Uncut Feature Complete With The Nunchaku Scene, Producer Audio Commentary By Paul Heller, Blood And Steel The Making Of Enter The Dragon 30th Anniversary Documentary, Bruce Lee In His Own Words Documentary, Linda Lee Cadwell Interview Gallery, Lair Of The Dragon Including The Making Of And Backyard Workout With Bruce, John Little Biography Bruce Lee A Warriors Journey, Bruce Lee The Curse Of The Dragon Documentary, Television Spots, Theatrical Trailers
Aspect Ratio: 2.40 Wide Screen
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Mono
Dubbing Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1 English Dolby Digital Mono French Italian
Advantages: Great un-cut action Disadvantages: Ruined my view of "Game of death"
...complete it.
However i was still chuffed with my Bruce Lee collection and it got me very interested in the man himself, and the more i learned the more he intrigue me. His philosophies and methods were inspiring. Then came the film "Dragon" with Jason Scott Lee playing Bruce. The film gave an insight to the way Bruce came up to stardom and wanted so much to share his wisdom and skills with the western world.
I still had a yearning however to see the full versions of his movies and was wondering weather i would have to go to China to see for myself, believing that would be the only way.
Then came the 30thAnniversary commemorative edition collection.
At first a friend at work loaned me one of the discs to watch. It wasnt any of the films but instead on this disc were scenes that would change my opinion of "Game of Death" forever as i can...
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Advantages: This re issue has outstanding extra features Disadvantages: You probably own the 25th Aniversary Edition
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Spielberg as second time director never puts a foot wrong in a film that plays out like a string of classic movie moments....the head in the boat, the first attack at night, Alex Kitner gets eaten in broad daylight, the head in the boat, the Indianapolis speech and that final 'Explosive' showdown between Brody and the shark.
Jaws was the first film ever to make $100 Million at the box office, it was the first ever summer event movie. If you ever go to see those summer blockbuster movies like Spiderman, Men In Black, Independance Day........they all owe a debt to Jaws as the may never have been made without this film.
Now you probably may already have this movie in the form of the 25thAnniversaryEdition so why fork out again for the 30th?
Well for starters the film has been remastered for optimal sound and vision, it looks and sounds...
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Advantages: THE ORIGINAL AND THE BEST OF ALL LEE MOVIES Disadvantages: WOULD HAVE BEEN BETTER ON 1 DISC ONLY.
...The original and best of all Bruce Lee's movies this one is timeless. Enter the Dragon was the one that put Lee on the map and sent him to superstar cult status.
A classic this one has everything and has set the standard for many a martial art epic for many years since.
The fight scenes are still fresh and awesome with Lee showing his genuine martial art ability and unmatched speed and agility.
Despite knowing the storyline and format I quickly found myself willing Lee on towards the fight scenes as they truly are tremendous.
The background music and bizzare fashions of the early 1970's only add to the cult that Lee championed and brings you back to the kung-fu boom of the era.
Enter the Dragon special edition is the one to own to sum up Bruce Lee's dynamic and stand alone career.
Whether a martial art fan or not this special...
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