Reply to Topic
This movie is one of my all time favourites, so thought it was improtant that I gave it a review. I have loved this film for years and it introduced me to Bruce Lee and the whole martial arts genre.
Bruce Lee was taken in his prime, and this was the last film he completed, who knows what he could have gone on to achieve. In my opinion this is his greatest film, although different versions have appeared, many cut and edited pretty badly. Now, with the introduction of DVD, the original version that Lee intended is available.
THis version is by far the best and helps you to understand some of what goes on in the fill. I will be honest, you don't watch this movie for the plot, it is all about the amazing fight sequences choreagraphed by Lee himself.
The plot is some sort of Espianage plot, no doubt because of the popularity of spy movies due to the Bond series, and tv shows such as the Man From U.N.C.L.E. Lee is undercover at a martial arts tournament, trying to investigate and expose a drugs ring masterminded by Han, ex-shaolin monk, and now drug lord on his own island that he managed to buy.
It also stars John Saxon and Jim Kelly, but to be fair it is all about Lee. the nunchuck scene is awesome, and the giant free for all fight at the end is a great watch.
I can watch this movie anytime, an I would recommend anyone who likes action movies or martial arts movies to watch this if you haven't already seen it, and if you have, watch it again!
Bruce Lee was taken in his prime, and this was the last film he completed, who knows what he could have gone on to achieve. In my opinion this is his greatest film, although different versions have appeared, many cut and edited pretty badly. Now, with the introduction of DVD, the original version that Lee intended is available.
THis version is by far the best and helps you to understand some of what goes on in the fill. I will be honest, you don't watch this movie for the plot, it is all about the amazing fight sequences choreagraphed by Lee himself.
The plot is some sort of Espianage plot, no doubt because of the popularity of spy movies due to the Bond series, and tv shows such as the Man From U.N.C.L.E. Lee is undercover at a martial arts tournament, trying to investigate and expose a drugs ring masterminded by Han, ex-shaolin monk, and now drug lord on his own island that he managed to buy.
It also stars John Saxon and Jim Kelly, but to be fair it is all about Lee. the nunchuck scene is awesome, and the giant free for all fight at the end is a great watch.
I can watch this movie anytime, an I would recommend anyone who likes action movies or martial arts movies to watch this if you haven't already seen it, and if you have, watch it again!
__________________
