Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story

1993 "The mystery. The life. The love. The legend."
7| 1h59m| PG-13| en
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This film is a glimpse into the life, love and the unconquerable spirit of the legendary Bruce Lee. From a childhood of rigorous martial arts training, Lee realizes his dream of opening his own kung-fu school in America. Before long, he is discovered by a Hollywood producer and begins a meteoric rise to fame and an all too short reign as one the most charismatic action heroes in cinema history.

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Tedfoldol everything you have heard about this movie is true.
Afouotos Although it has its amusing moments, in eneral the plot does not convince.
TaryBiggBall It was OK. I don't see why everyone loves it so much. It wasn't very smart or deep or well-directed.
Janis One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.
bowmanblue I don't know that much about Bruce Lee, besides the obvious - i.e. his legendary status as the man who basically brought the martial arts genre to the West. Therefore I can't really say how factually accurate this film is (although, in the version I watched, Bruce Lee's real wife gave a brief speech at the beginning of the movie, saying how faithful it was). However, I hope I know a good story when I see one and I'm pleased to say that this is it.If, like me, you don't know too much about the man himself, I'm not sure how much more you'll know after watching Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story. I've read Bruce Lee 'purists' online saying how inaccurate this film is, but, the one thing even they can agree on, is what good performances Lauren Holly and Jason Scott Lee give as Bruce Lee and his American wife.Therefore, with good performances, decent fight scenes and an - albeit questionably good - storyline, there are worst films you can watch if anything about Bruce Lee's life or the martial arts genre in general interests you.
SnoopyStyle Born in America, Bruce Lee (Jason Scott Lee) grew up in Hong Kong with his father. After a fight with western soldiers, his father sends him away to study in American. His father warns him of the demon that haunts the male children of the family. In 1962, he is washing dishes in San Francisco. After a fight with the kitchen staff, he's fired. After a fight with a bunch of jocks, he's asked to teach them how to fight. Linda (Lauren Holly) becomes one of his students. They start dating despite the discrimination and the disapproval. Opening his own school, he is challenged to a fight for teaching to non-Chinese. He is blindsided and severely injured. Later TV producer Bill Krieger (Robert Wagner) brings him in to play Green Hornet's sidekick Kato which leads to his eventual stardom.This is a fine biopic that is turned into a kung fu movie. Bruce Lee's story is quite effective. The rougher parts of his life is glossed over as his widowed wife Linda probably had a large say in the movie. I would like to have seen his life turn into more of a fantasy. The part of him fighting his demon could be used to much better effect. The demon is his greatest fight and provides a great opportunity. Nevertheless this is a very compelling biopic with a solid performance from Jason Scott Lee.
gavijayawardene wonderful story , it was truly a nice story it was heart warming and sad at the same time , it even teaches how racism can hurt people's feeling. there were parts that made me enjoy and the movie just stole my heart . the only part that i didn't like is the performance of the Bruce lee ,his was good at it but it felt like he is doing a comedy show but i don't know maybe the real Bruce lee was a funny guy but when i imagine Bruce lee i always imagine a character like harry potter or rocky but i don't but for as the film goes he did a pretty good job , overall great movie it deserves a good recognition among people i say give it a watch .
OllieSuave-007 This is a interesting movie the details the life and death of martial arts star Bruce Lee. Dramatic and action-packed, it is good piece of action cinema that many action fans might find fun to watch.I thought Jason Scott Lee did a fine job portraying Bruce Lee, his moves and characteristics matching the late martial arts star's persona. Lauren Holly did an OK job portraying Linda Lee and I think she had good on-screen chemistry with Lee. Their relationship provided a strong subplot and kept the movie interesting.This movie really gives you the impression that Lee, in addition to his love for Kung-Fu and his hyperactive attitude, had a mysterious side to him, as depicted in the sequences where he is bothered by personal and inner demons. I thought this plot element was a little confusing in the movie in some parts, and one might have to watch certain segments over and over in order to understand it. However, I think it provides intrigue into the film overall.To cap it off, the cinematography was beautiful and the music score was uplifting. The pace of the plot is steady, and does drag in some parts. The story may not accurately detail Lee's life 100%, but it's still a pretty good action movie.Grade B-