Enter The Dragon DVD

Advantages: Superb fight sequences, compelling plot and excellent acting.
Disadvantages: Standard of fighting is not as magnificent as Way of the Dragon.

...and my father pressed 'Play'. Enter the Dragon started, and it was to teach me about Kung Fu. Enter the Dragon was my first introduction to Bruce Lee, who is arguably the greatest Martial Artist of all time, and it was one I was never going to forget. I became a fan of Bruce instantly; his competence in acting was secondary to the magnificent Kung Fu he used to cripple his enemies. My interest and love for Martial Arts began in the wake of this ...
...Background Enter the Dragon is perceived as the ultimate film of the Martial Arts genre. It significantly happened to be Bruce Lee's first and last Hollywood production. He had at this point starred in three Chinese blockbusters and was in the process of directing and producing Game of Death - which looked set to be another giant hit. However when the offer for Enter the Dragon arose, it was one Bruce could not refuse. It would ... Read review

Advantages: A Masterpiece
Disadvantages: None

The Plot A member of a Shaolin Temple Lee (Bruce Lee) is recruited by british intelligence to compete in a Martial Arts tournament that takes place on a private island owned by suspected drug dealer and all around bad egg, Han (Kien Shih). Lee is asked to find out as much information as he can about Han's empire. The added carrot for Lee is that his sisters death was at the hands of Hans henchmen who attempted to rape her, causing her to take her ...
...nothing short of remarkable for the time. Powerhouse action from Lee who is superbly supported by other martial arts legends Bolo Yeung and Bob Wall amongst others. Lee's painstaking attention to detail is evident in each encounter and his on screen presence is still to be bettered in modern martial arts movies. The American performances of Jim Kelly as Williams and John Saxon as roper manage to hold up despite sharing the screen with the magical ... Read review

Advantages: Bruce Lee's real voice
Disadvantages: possibly outdated sixties feeling now

...in camp,they recruit Lee to enter the competition,and alert them to Hans full potential. A bit slow to get going,but all is worth while, as it does, Where as most martial art films, are in my opinion over the top with there computer graphics and impossible moves,This film shows them all the way,As a true master, puts on a superb display of human agility and mind over matter,His skill using martial art weaponry,such as the knunchukers is unsurpassed. ...
...do tend to lose the plot easily, but well worth watching, as not many chances come in a life time to see a true master ply is art at his best. My two children who were both born after the death of Bruce Lee,saw this film and have since become Bruce Lee fans,who both encouraged by the skill of Lee, took up martial arts, both of which I'm proud to say went on to earn there Balck belt. ... Read review

Ahhaa .. one of the best movies of our all time favorite star .. why wouldn't anyone want to buy this ... Jackie Chan is an inspiration !!!

Advantages: Fantastic Bruce Lee action film
Disadvantages: Chinese philosophy is a bit cheesy - watered down for western audience.

...Enter the Dragon on DVD is totally uncut, showing all the martial arts scenes in full....many not seen in the TV film. The film was first shown in 1973. Sadly this was Bruce Lees final film, and many feel his best. Bruce passed away age 32 before the film was released so never knew the impact this film would have on fans. The film was shot in Asia, and directed by US director Robert Clouse. The opening music score is by Lala Schifrin (Mission impossible etc) The film was Lees entree into Hollywood. The dubbing isn't fabulous, and the storyline simple, even the Chinese philosopy seems cheesy, but this was made for the American audience, at a time when martial arts was not as popular as it is nowdays. John Saxon and Jim Kelly and Ahna Capri co star in this film, and a lot of time is given to their own issues, but once at the island... Read review

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Advantages: Great action throughout
Disadvantages: Being governed by British laws, we have to make do with a cut version.

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Advantages: Good special features, non time-consuming and entertaining introduction to a truly great man
Disadvantages: Not factually complete, disc is not anamorphic

...for action fans, but a film for everyone. Bruce's life is inspirational and his words echo long in your mind after the film has finished. He stood up to racism in America and really changed how modern martial arts movies are made. This DVD had such a good effect on me that I've ordered Enter The Dragon from America (more special features than Region Two).... Read review

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