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 breathtaking ... ...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 ...
TheNeil 27.02.2001
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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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Advantages: martial arts sequences, one of Bruce Lee's best films Disadvantages: Cheesy script, could have been better for the timid anti-oriental producers
By the far Bruce Lee's best film, I couldn't stop watching it, in the end I erased it. It got too much. This started the whole martial arts genre, the craze, it gave hope to bullied kids at school who now realised they could defend themselves and gain confidence at the same time, Bruce style. Of course back in the 70's only the rich and famous would train with Bruce, like Steve McQueen and various others.
The film starts with the bad guy chasing ... ...she commits suicide rather being raped.
This fuels Bruce's determination to 'enter the dragon' or the competition on some Far Eastern island. The competition is a martial arts death match with the victor the richer if he survives.
Now there are some strange actors in this film. John Saxon was cast as the American to woe the Western audience as Hollywood felt Bruce was too oriental for American tastes to be the complete and utter star. Unfortunately ...
gideon 12.02.2001
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Advantages: Fantastic action scenes Disadvantages: predictable, but who cares
Enter the Dragon is probably the best known film made by the remarkable talent that was Bruce Lee. The first actor to make the transition from the east to Hollywood Lee looked to have a long and illustrious career ahead of him before his untimely death which has been the subject of endless amounts of speculation.
With any other actor the plot of this film may have been too weak. However as a vehicle for Lee's spectacular art it works very well. ... ...runs as follows.
Some British secret agency which seems to conduct its business out of a small room in Stepney have detected something fishy going on, on a remote island off Hong Kong. They have therefore enlisted the well known skills of Mr.Lee to see what the evil mastermind Han is up to (no doubt he is harbouring plans for world domination). Conveniently Lee has the perfect opportunity to go snooping around as the reclusive Han is hosting a kung ...
doctor_gonzo 09.02.2001
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Advantages: Classic martial arts movie restored to its former glory. Disadvantages:
Hacked to within an inch if its life by the BBFC, the R1 Collector's Edition of Bruce Lee's classic kung-fu flick is a sight to behold. Not only do you finally get to see the fabled nunchuka fight in all its glory but you also have the privilege of witnessing a number of previously-deleted scenes that have been reintegrated into the movie, including a (very badly dubbed) conversation between Lee and his mentor.
Then there are the extras, of which ... ...other side of the disc. There are a number of documentaries, including footage of Lee in training, as well as an additional book and photo-set, which all comes packaged in a big, hefty box. N-i-i-i-ce!
The BBFC have since relaxed their stance on weaponry but whether the R2 version will receive this kind of treatment is another matter. ...
MonkeyboyUK 05.10.2000
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Advantages: Most action packed of all Bruce Lee films Disadvantages: Isn't enough fight scenes containing Bruce Lee
Enter the Dragon is the most action packed of all of the Bruce Lee films. The film is based around Han's martial arts tornament that brings together many fighters of different styles into a story of new friendship, love and betrayal. Unlike many martial arts films there is a considerably original plot which consists of three individual fighters all seeking out Han, the leader of a dangerous fighting tornament for revenge. The roles that each of the ... ...in films of the martial arts genre e.g. Roper - John Saxon is the carefree fighter, Williams - Jim Kelly, the prejudised black fighter and Bruce Lee the quiet and unknown fighter. The character flashbacks used within the film gives a great idea of the unique fighting qualities that they have and also the personal reasons why they are at the tornament.
The climactic scene containing hundreds of Han's students versus hundreds of martial artists that ...
Stuie2004 23.03.2004 (24.03.2004)
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...Hollywood produced martial arts move, Enter The Dragon has the best of both worlds - dazzling fight scenes, and a production of the highest order.
Although the story is a little flimsy and James Bond-esque it does get the characters where they need to be when they need be. There's drug smuggling, international kidnapping, secret service stuff, and a whole load of other elements but let's not kid ourselves - you're going to watch this for the action ... ...fight scenes and when you consider that there's no CGI or effects work here then it's comparible to anything that you'll find today. But this is not just Lee and luckily 95% of the action scenes are excellent.
Hard core action fans may find this a little tame by modern standards and the industry has moved on, but this was the first credible martial arts film (well the first where the hero's voice and lips were synchronised) and any film fan should ...
TheNeil 03.10.2000
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Advantages: Excellently Shot, Beautifully Directed Disadvantages: At times is a bit dis-jointed
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 ... ...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. ...
deehanc2003 02.01.2005
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Advantages: Fight Scenes Disadvantages: Even Though I Have Given It A Good Rating, It's Not For Non-Martial Arts Fans
...Lee, an agent who must enter a martial arts tournament so he can prove that the tournament host Han, is feeding drugs to women and then selling them all round the world.
As well as Mr Lee and Han you have two other main characters, Williams played by Jim Kelly, whose entered the tournament to escape the racism he's suffering from his home and Roper played by John Saxon whose entered the tournament because of serious debts and he could do with the ... ...well as a good overall plot, you have some interesting sub plots. It's also quite funny as well as serious. Fight scenes as with all Bruce Lee films stand out, immaculately choreographed as always. Sound effects, soundtrack, dubbing and camera angles are poor, but you don't really watch martial arts film for that now do you?
Cast is well balanced with Lee of course standing out as Mr Lee, Saxon is creditable as Roper and Kelly is satisfactory as ...
Sid76 18.02.2001 (03.03.2001)
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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.
...his revenge he has to enter the tournament himself. There are also other characters in the fold like Roper who enters so he could pay off his loans. And his friend williams who has a run in with racists cops, who decides to enter the tournament for the money to make his life easy. The main guy in charge of the tournement is Han, with his hench men Bolo and Oharra (played by Bolo Yeung and Robert Wall). With these characters and with thier different ...
Sarai 27.05.2004
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Advantages: Well it's Bruce Lee init? Disadvantages: If this copy has the weapon scenes then none, other than John Saxon's flared troosers!
Has been released many times and every time has more and more snippets of weapons scenes put back in.
Totally cheesy dialogue but plenty chop sockey action.
Bruce Lee kicks ass, Hollywood style.
Black Belt Jones has some classic one liners, suitable for Message ringtones for your mobile-phone, like, "Hey mister Han-man, been practicing huh?" and "You come straight out of a comic book... hoot, hoot, hoot!" biff, baff crunch. Black Belt Jones unfortunately ... ...film. John Saxon does some pretty cool Karate stuff, but was he ever young? Seems to be the same age in all the films he does.
Greatest Hollywood Gung-fu Movie of all time I reckon.
Capturing the atmosphere of the early 70s.
It's one of those films that I can watch again and again, hoping that I'll actually see the full uncut, nunchaku and staff fighting scenes in all their glory.
Easy to watch, lots of "good bits" evenly scattered throughout ...
Bawjawz 23.04.2004
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