Enter the Dragon is probably the best film that Bruce Lee was ever involved with. While I would consider the fight scenes to be second to other films such as the 'Big Boss' and 'Way of the Dragon', I think that the storyline is compelling and clear throughout this film.
Bruce Lee is on top form in this superb film and gives an excellent performance in his acting and his action sequences. The fight scenes were choreographed by Bruce himself and this is reflected in the lifelike, real-life feel of the fights. Too often we see unrealistic fights where people are able to fly and jump 90 feet in the air. Such a film provides little charm and little entertainment.
John Saxon plays Bruce's 'sidekick' in the film and gives an excellent preformance as a gambling addict who has lost all his money and is taking the opportunity of a martial arts tournament to regain his wealth.
The story takes place on an island which Bruce has been sent to to investigate claims of illegal activity by 'Han' (Kien Shih) a former pupil at the same shaolin temple as our hero.
Bruce discovers the illegal activities and ultimately enters a showdown with Han, a fight that is a classic to this day.
Enter the Dragon is beautifully shot but at times can be a bit dis-jointed and one can struggle to understand the reasons for certain characters actions.
But if you are willing to overlook these shortcoming, it is a wonderful film that deserves to be part of any martial arts fan or action film fan for that matter. A classic.
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Advantages: After seeing this film you would want to go out and start learning wing chun. Disadvantages: This was Bruce Lees final fully completed film before his death.
Jan 2nd, 2005
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