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In Kiss of the Dragon, Chinese undercover agent Jet Li chops his way through Paris after he's framed in some sketchily defined drug sting operation. The fight sequences are tough and quite brutal, and the over-the-top finale is arguably worth the price of admission, wherein an implacable Li takes on the entire Paris Police Bureau, working his way up toward police chief Tchéky Karyo's office through cops, a pair of peroxide-blond twin henchmen, and a whole class of kung fu cadets. Coscreenwriter Luc Besson (La Femme Nikita) should know by now what makes for a nifty genre piece, but the woeful dialogue is a shame, and there aren't nearly enough action sequences to get your blood boiling. Poor Bridget Fonda gives it the old-school try in a thankless role as an ex-junkie prostitute from the Midwest whose young daughter is being held captive by duplicitous police chief/drug lord/pimp Karyo (who fairly inhales the scenery). Director Chris Nolan might have pushed further the strangers-in-a-strange-land camaraderie between Li and Fonda, but the script still would've sunk him. --Steve Wiecking
On the DVD: Kiss of the Dragon is a film that relies on its superbly choreographed fight scenes, so luckily the anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 widescreen presentation is spotless. The Dolby Digital 5.1 audio track positively shakes the room in the action sequences and atmospheric music by Craig Armstrong perfectly underscores the highs and lulls in the drama. Extras are plentiful: the audio commentary from Director Chris Nahon with Jet Li and Bridget Fonda is informative. "Jet Li--Fighting Philosophy" is a 12-minute bluffer's guide to Li and his life on and off-screen. "Cory Yuen--Action Academy" is about the work of long-time Li collaborator Yuen and details his fighting methodology. The "Police Gymnasium Fight: Martial Arts Demo" follows Yuen and fellow stuntmen blocking the stunning battle sequence. There are also a number of production stills and trailers for other Fox releases. --Kristen Bowditch
Special Features
16:9 Wide Screen
English
Region 2
English
Region 2
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Wow! All the other reviewers have said just about everything there is to say about this film (some of there reviews must be longer than the film's script).
The action in this film is nicely filmed. Jet Li is stunning. Burt Kwok (star of the Pink Panther and Harry Hill) shows that he can be a very good serious actor. Fonda is spot on.
I'd rate this film above The Enforcer and The Black Mask, but below Once Upon a Time In China and Fist of Legend.
With a little more Kung Fu and a bit less gunplay it might have rivalled Jet Li's best.
The action in this film is nicely filmed. Jet Li is stunning. Burt Kwok (star of the Pink Panther and Harry Hill) shows that he can be a very good serious actor. Fonda is spot on.
I'd rate this film above The Enforcer and The Black Mask, but below Once Upon a Time In China and Fist of Legend.
With a little more Kung Fu and a bit less gunplay it might have rivalled Jet Li's best.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I expect most of these Hong Kong martial-arts films to be packed with action but most feature either a little humor (Jackie Chan) or beautiful scenery ("Hero," etc.) or wild special effects ("Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and more).....but this one features a mean edge. I'm not used to seeing these Asian films with a lot of profanity (mainly f-words) or bloody scenes almost to the point of being gross, which one scene was in here.
The hero is likable guy played by Jet Li. Despite his martial arts penchant for violence, he has a soft, boyish look to him and doesn't seem to fit the type. He's always the gentleman in here, with no profanity either. The villains, led by Tchecky Karyo, are brutal. Bridget Fonda, playing a hooker, at least wasn't some "Pretty Woman" type figure. She was rough, too, but at least realistic and I give her credit for not worrying about how she looked in here, beauty-wise.
I don't regret seeing this film. It was entertaining, but beware: it's a rough movie.
The hero is likable guy played by Jet Li. Despite his martial arts penchant for violence, he has a soft, boyish look to him and doesn't seem to fit the type. He's always the gentleman in here, with no profanity either. The villains, led by Tchecky Karyo, are brutal. Bridget Fonda, playing a hooker, at least wasn't some "Pretty Woman" type figure. She was rough, too, but at least realistic and I give her credit for not worrying about how she looked in here, beauty-wise.
I don't regret seeing this film. It was entertaining, but beware: it's a rough movie.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
The idea for the story for this film was thought up by Jet Li himself as well as Li putting in his bit for producing the film. But the real goodness of the film comes from Luc Besson and his screen play. This film is dark gritty and uses a wide range of camera and directing skills that the French seem to have a natural flare for doing well.
This film will bring a smile to anyones face. However i do advise that the ending is a bit over the top blood wise and drags on a bit. But its all part of a well rounded film.
This film will bring a smile to anyones face. However i do advise that the ending is a bit over the top blood wise and drags on a bit. But its all part of a well rounded film.
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One Jet Li`s best
I like how little wires was used in the fight scenes and the plot was ok. I enjoyed the realistic fight scenes. Another performance i liked was by Tchéky Karyo. Read more
Published 1 month ago by LoBo
good action and mad french man make it worthwhile
this film is made worthwhile by the mad french villain who is exceptional at shouting and being ruthless ! watch it just for him lol
Published 2 months ago by ac
Superb martial arts action and an entertaining plot!
I think nowadays, this film will look slightly dated in terms of story and perhaps character development, however, much of the martial arts is done by Jet Li or Cyril Raffaelli... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Louise Roberts
Look around
I like this film so I look to where I could get it at a good price after all these days we have to watch the money,it would have cost me more to hirer then it did to buy so it was... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mr. John W. Faulkner-lloyd
Forget the kiss, this is kick of the dragon.
What do you want from a Jet Li movie? By the time of Kiss Of The Dragon being released, many of his fans had been vociferous about how his film's were losing realism in the fight... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Spike Owen
Soft spot for Bridget Fonda!
I dont really watch martial arts movies - but i was intrigued when I accidently saw it playing and spotted Bridget Fonda in this and then I got hooked. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Hud
Kiss of the Dragon
Hiiiiiii Yahhhhhhh
This is a great movie, I was initially dissapointed as they sent me the wrong disc about rural Ireland.. Read more
This is a great movie, I was initially dissapointed as they sent me the wrong disc about rural Ireland.. Read more
Published on 3 May 2010 by Finbarr J. Smyth
kick of the dragon
Wow,what can i say,he's fast and he's fit in more ways than one.invinsible like steven segal and a master of his art like bruce lee,but with his own unique style,and never ceases... Read more
Published on 30 July 2009 by misty rivers
Not his best film
I know that most reviewers here rate this film high. Here is the truth. The film is not at all great, as it has such an average storyline and the script is silly. Read more
Published on 21 Oct 2007 by Ponums
Excellent, low budget, martial arts, film
One of the best martial arts movie I ever watched. Staged in Paris, an unpretentious and charismatic Jet Li delivers action and emotions with choreographic charm.
Published on 30 Dec 2004 by Gaston LEGRIS
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