Unleash the dragon (Enter The Dragon (DVD))

Member Name: benlepensive

Product:	Enter The Dragon (DVD)
Date:	06/02/09 (19 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: great action and fights

Disadvantages: bad guys are typical

It is hard to believe that this film is already thirty six years old. It is possibly Bruce Lee's finest moment and is one of his most memorable screen performances.

The plot:

Bruce Lee and John Saxon venture to a mysterious island to take part in a martial arts contest. All is not as it seems though, the tournament is a cover up for something more sinister. The ruthless bad guy Han is more intent on launching a drugs operation than training would be kung fu entrants. Lee and Saxon infiltrate the plan and begin a fight for their survival on the island.

Critique:

When I first saw this, I was blown away by the amazing fight sequences. The cheography is tight and realistic. Bruce Lee delivers an enigmatic and likeable performance, commanding your attention in most of the scenes he is in. Saxon is more carefree in his role and seems to having a great time with it. He is laidback and jovial and charismatic in the role. The bad guys are quite stereotypical though and that is a let down.

Verdict: A great blend of martial arts and spy antics results in a gripping action packed film which saw Lee take on a new rise in fame. Well worth seeing

Summary: grand