... But this is what Hollywood was banking on
Although the story could have been a very flimsy excuse for some martial arts sequences (and a Bruce Lee promo), Enter The Dragon is actually a pretty good film in it's own right. The story has merit, the pacing is good, and the visual aspects are ... Read review
Over three decades following his untimely death, Bruce Lee remains the movies' supreme ... more
martial-arts star. His masterful final film, Enter the Dragon, stands the test of time as the most beloved martial-arts epic in film history. This box-office hit takes Lee to the island fortress of criminal warlord Han, whose martial-arts academy covers up opium-smuggling and prostitution activities. To avenge the death of his sister, Lee infiltrates the stronghold and enters Han's brutal tournament - a breathtaking visual feast of competitions fusing skills in karate, judo, tae kwon do, tai chi chuan and hapkido, staged by Lee himself. What a kick!
25 years following his untimely death, Bruce Lee remains the movie's supreme martial-arts ... more
star.' Enter The Dragon', fully restored, in stereo for the first time and containing three minutes not included in the original US theatrical release, stands the test of time as the most popular martial-arts epic in film history.Although this is not the uncut version, it does include three minutes of footage not seen in the US theatrical release!
Theo Paphitis is the outspoken and charismatic star of Dragons' Den who has turned round a ... more
string of household names from Ryman to La Senza in a high-profile business career that has brought him millions. Now in his revealing and controverisal memoir he not only takes the reader behind the scenes on Dragons' Den he explains how he made his fortune. He also provides a masterclass in business methods that will enable anyone who reads this book to learn so much about how they too can improve their business. In the book Theo recalls how his family moved to England from Cyprus and how as a poor immigrant he took whatever jobs he could starting as a tea boy for Lloyd's. There despite the handicap of his dyslexia he began to take the first steps on a career that would net him a fortune. He reveals the methods that took him to the top and also provides some fascinating insight into the national game from his spell as chairman of Millwall FC. But above all this is a book that will provide all readers with the opportunity to learn from one of the nation's most successful businessmen and put his ideas into practice.
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Theo Paphitis is the outspoken and charismatic star of Dragons' Den who has turned round a ... more
string of household names from Ryman to La Senza in a high-profile business career that has brought him millions. Now in his revealing and controverisal memoir he not only takes the reader behind the scenes on Dragons' Den he explains how he made his fortune. He also provides a masterclass in business methods that will enable anyone who reads this book to learn so much about how they too can improve their business. In the book Theo recalls how his family moved to England from Cyprus and how as a poor immigrant he took whatever jobs he could starting as a tea boy for Lloyd's. There he began to take the first steps on a career that would net him a fortune. He reveals the methods that took him to the top and also provides some fascinating insight into the national game from his spell as chairman of Millwall FC. But above all this is a book that will provide all readers with the opportunity to learn from one of the nation's most successful businessmen and put his ideas into practice.
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Production Year: 1964 - Action/Adventure - Director: Cyril Endfield - Original Language: English - Classification: Parental Guidance - Starring:Stanley Baker, Jack Hawkins, Ulla Jacobsson, James Booth, Michael Caine, Nigel Green
Production Year: 1977 - Action/Adventure - Director: Clint Eastwood - Original Language: English - Classification: 18 years and over - Starring:Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke, Pat Hingle, William Prince, Bill McKinney
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Production Year: 1996 - Action/Adventure - Director: Tom Clegg - Original Language: English - Classification: 12 years and over - Starring:Daragh O'Malley, Oliver Cotton, Jason Durr, Sean Bean, Allie Byrne
Production Year: 1995 - Action/Adventure - Director: Tom Clegg - Original Language: English - Classification: 12 years and over - Starring:Sean Bean, Daragh O'Malley, Allie Byrne, Oliver Cotton, Emily Mortimer, Michael Cochrane
Advantages: Combination of Bruce Lee and Hollywood is dynamite Disadvantages: Lack of action?
...(and a Bruce Lee promo), Enter The Dragon is actually a pretty good film in it's own right. The story has merit, the pacing is good, and the visual aspects are well realised. Obviously the martial arts play a big role in the proceedings but the action is well integrated and avoids falling into the 'hey, look at this' trap.
Lee is the big draw here and he doesn't disappoint, appearing to be at his physical best and performing some still ... ...questionable than his ability to break legs but he actually turns in a very good performance and his English is excellent (only the use of the name 'Braithwaite' causes him any problems and this was due to director Clause deliberately trying to trip him up). The rest of the cast are excellent and Kelly and Saxon acquit themselves well in their fight scenes as well as turning in credible performances outside of them. The rest of the cast do a good ... more
A combination of the martial arts legend that is Bruce Lee and the filmmaking skills of Hollywood (and I use the term blinkeredly(?)) should surely make for a dynamite combination. Without the cheapness of Raymond Chow productions, surely this should be a first rate film...
Every four years the reclusive Han hosts an international martial arts contest, inviting the best in the world to compete against one another. But is everything as clear cut as that? British Intelligence thinks not and they contact Lee to investigate for them (using the tournament as a cover). Lee agrees but has his own agenda - the last time the contest was held, his sister was killed by Han's henchman O'Hara. Arriving at the island Lee encounters Roper and Williams, western fighters each with their own reasons for competing. Despite heavy security and suspicion, Lee discovers that Han's tournament is in fact a recruitment drive, with Han attempting to hire the best from the tournament to work as part of his drugs empire. The stage is therefore set for the ultimate showdown...
With the rising interest in martial arts movies it was only natural that Hollywood would attempt to jump on the bandwagon, and with their money and influence, only the biggest and best martial arts star would do - Bruce Lee. Whole volumes could be filled with Bruce Lee's life and works (so I won't bother) and in 1973 Lee was at the height of his fame. His speed and skills were legendary, his abilities next to superhuman. But does he work? Yes is the answer. Although underused (his fights seem very short compared to some of his Raymond Chow pictures) he still explodes onto the screen and dominates everything and everyone. Whether discussing Chinese philosophy or breaking someone's neck, Lee's performance is captivating and without a doubt the highlight of the film. But this is what Hollywood was banking on
Although the story could have been a very flimsy excuse for some martial arts sequences (and a Bruce Lee promo), Enter The Dragon is actually a pretty good film in it's own right. The story has merit, the pacing is good, and the visual aspects are well realised. Obviously the martial arts play a big role in the proceedings but the action is well integrated and avoids falling into the 'hey, look at this' trap.
Lee is the big draw here and he doesn't disappoint, appearing to be at his physical best and performing some still breathtaking sequences. His abilities as an actor may be more questionable than his ability to break legs but he actually turns in a very good performance and his English is excellent (only the use of the name 'Braithwaite' causes him any problems and this was due to director Clause deliberately trying to trip him up). The rest of the cast are excellent and Kelly and Saxon acquit themselves well in their fight scenes as well as turning in credible performances outside of them. The rest of the cast do a good job despite the fact that most of them are used to the Hong Kong approach to cinema.
Ok it might not have the action and style of Way of The Dragon or Fist of Fury but it gains a lot in terms of story and (I hate to use the term as it makes Lee's early work sound bad but...) professionalism.
When it comes down to it this is primarily a martial arts film but hardcore fans of the genre might be a little disappointed by it's lack of action. As an introduction to Lee's work though it's not bad and there's enough here to keep non-genre fans entertained
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How new is the product...how many people have written for it already...how many times the people that wrote for it got read...how popular is the product. Ugh...I am going nuts. It has been too long since I reviewed something for the sheer joy of it. I need to get the math out of my head. So here is a tribute to one of the few movies I ever bothered to buy. I don't buy movies; ... ...because they will be on TV anyway. So why do I have this movie? Despite the fact that its older than me, 'Enter the Dragon' is the best martial arts movie ever made, and possibly it will not be topped during our lifetimes unless there is a major change in Hollywood’s attitude. The kung-fu mania has came and gone, and we only have B-rated martial arts movies made by American companies. Surely, Honk Kong is still coming up with some excellent kung-fu ...
Skyth 12.03.2004
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Advantages: The final Bruce Lee film, an opportunity to see the man at his peak Disadvantages: The final Bruce Lee film, and a sense of what might have been had he lived, some pretty brutal violence
...had upon mainstream worldwide culture, Enter The Dragon was the last film made before his death at the age of 32.
This 25th Anniversary edition of his most famous film features an excellent letterbox presentation along with a range of added material equal in depth to many DVDs. It also restores 3 minutes of footage not included in the original US theatrical release.
Enter The Dragon is what they would now call an action thriller, and it stands ... ...little of the genre, but Enter The Dragon looks tremendously authentic (save for the sound effects) and has a superbly orchestrated, visceral quality. Lee exudes an aurra befitting his iconic status, despite the occasional facial expression that evokes mirth rather than awe. Judging from the additional footage contained on the tape, Bruce Lee wanted to be seen as an artist and human being above all, moreso than a star (or merely an oriental one). ...
EnglishPatient 03.02.2001
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Advantages: You can see Bruce Lee at his best.... Disadvantages: ....non-kung-fu fans will of course disapprove.
Bruce Lee will have had fewer films that have touched upon the western psyche as this one did. With it’s inimitable style (much copied since including the recent Mortal Kombat), there is some logic in the plot. Many kuhg-fu films suffer from having a barely comprehensible plot and how and why it’s characters do what they do. With this film, the plot is simple, Bruce is recruited to be an undercover operative for the police who cannot infiltrate the ...
redcockney 15.08.2000
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Advantages: Great action throughout Disadvantages: Being governed by British laws, we have to make do with a cut version.
"Arguably the most entertaining, colourful and spectacular kung-fu movie ever made."
Well that's what it says on the packaging, but unfortunately although it's most likely true, the film is destroyed yet again by the industries video guardians, well at least it is for region 2 viewers.
Why is it that these ignorant people have to continually cut out the most memorable scenes? They say it's too violent and teaches the kids to be violent. What a ... ...with any martial arts based kiddie films they fully include the use of just about every weapon.
Watch the Turtles with their nanchaku, or samurai, I suppose they think because it's a kids film it's not realistic. I think they should label all films like this as 18, just like they do with the softened adult films, at least then the kids would be treated as such, "LIKE ADULTS".
Anyway now I've had my whinge I can tell you about the film itself.
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Trev1000 26.03.2001
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Advantages: The majectic Bruce in action, generally entertaining Disadvantages: poor story, bad acting, grainy colour, average sound, last proper Bruce Lee film
...far as Bruce did.
Enter the Dragon, is a far from perfect martial arts film. The story is a little clumsy, the acting totally unconvincing by all concerned (including Bob Wall & John Saxon). The settings are little chintzy & vapid and the dubbing is quite terrible.
So why is this film revered above all the other martial arts movies? Because its where Lee is given the freedom to excel in his profession; for once the entire western world got the ... ...to such Hollywoodesque extremes as jumping through a dozen windows on a motorbike before beating up the baddies; Lee knew his own limits and respected his art. Enter The Dragon is a poor film by modern day standards but remains perhaps the best visual example of natural martial arts anywhere! ...
dreamstar70 31.01.2001
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"...One of the finest kung-fu films ever made, thanks to Lee..." -- Rating: A (Entertainment Weekly, p.82, 29/05/1998)
DVD Description
Featuring masterful kung fu action by the legendary Bruce Lee, ENTER THE DRAGON is one of most renowned martial arts film of all time. The opium-smuggling plot is secondary to amazing and violent action scenes. The 25th anniversary edition features additional footage, an interview with Lee's widow, Linda Lee Caldwell, and Bruce Lee: In His Own Words, a behind-the-scenes documentary.
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