CompleteMartialArts.com - Way Of The Dragon
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List Price: $29.95
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Manufacturer: Bonzai Media Corp. RSP
Starring: Bruce Lee (Siu Lung), Nora Miao, Wong Chung Shun, Bob Wall, Chuck Norris
Directed By: Bruce Lee
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Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0876543231153
Format: NTSC
Label: Bonzai Media Corp. RSP
Manufacturer: Bonzai Media Corp. RSP
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Bonzai Media Corp. RSP
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2008-03-10
Running Time: 100
Studio: Bonzai Media Corp. RSP
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The last film of Bruce Lee career, released after his death. Here, Lee pays a visit to family members who own a restaurant in Italy. But mobsters, who want the land the eatery is built upon, harass the owners, forcing Lee to defend his family, as only he can. In the film high-voltage, high-kickin finale, Lee, for the sake of his loved ones, must battle a U.S. karate expert (Chuck Norris), in a Roman coliseum!
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Summary: Bruce Calls the Shots
Comment: After the 1972 success of "Fist of Fury," Bruce Lee believed he could make better films than the Hong Kong directors. As a result, he called the shots on "Way of the Dragon" (1973). In his third starring feature, director-writer Lee emphasizes humor and characterization. Bruce plays a resourceful martial artist named Tang Lung who arrives in Rome to protect his relatives from mobsters. The highpoint is a climactic battle between Bruce and Chuck Norris in the Roman Colosseum - perhaps Lee's most brutal fight sequence. Though enjoyable, the remaining action scenes lack the bravura of "Enter the Dragon" and "Fist of Fury." Nevertheless, "Way of the Dragon" showcases Lee as an accomplished filmmaker whose skills might have flourished in more imaginative directions.
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Summary: Was this a joke?
Comment: I have fond memories of cheesy Saturday afternoon martial arts flicks from when I was a kid, so I was interested in seeing this "classic" movie with Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris. Big names, good reputation- it sounded good. Unfortunately, it was a sad disappointment. It was almost totally moronic- just stupid characters reciting stupid, dubbed lines while posturing ridiculously. The only somewhat redeeming feature was the fighting- and that wasn't even that good compared with what we have today. The curiosity factor of the weird 70s outfits and hairdos was amusing, but you see that in any movie of the period.
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Summary: Sifu Lee at his best
Comment: Bruce Lee never reached his prime in film making; dying before his time. The Way of the Dragon, is a loosely put together story, with fight scenes used as glue along the way. This film was out of stock for years, but this re-mastered version is worth the wait; being much clearer in both audio and video. The tour of the City of Rome Italy is beautiful. But I must admit, the face-off fight between Chuck Norris and Bruce is classic. This is the main reason to get this film. It shows how adaptable Lee's Jeet Kune Do fighting style was. Bruce used Mohammad Ali like foot work and feinting to wear down his opponent, then attacked with his lightening speed and power. This is a must have for all Martial Arts fans.
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