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One of the most successful martial arts movies of all time, if not the best, Enter the Dragon (filmed in 1973) was Bruce Lee's last completed film and the first significant meeting of Hollywood and Hong Kong cinema. But it wasn't an entirely harmonious marriage, with on-set communication breakdowns and rows resulting in some poor scripting, editing and overdubbing. Lee plays a Shaolin fighter recruited by British intelligence to spy on renegade Shaolin master and crime overlord Han (Shih Kien) by entering the martial arts tournament held on Han's fortress island. If the plot sounds a touch contrived, it is. Han's fluffy white cat, clawed hand and ruthless megalomania suggest nothing so much as a classic Bond villain, and the plot has holes you could pilot a large Junk through (Lee's discovery that his sister committed suicide rather than submit herself to Han's men is particularly weak). Nonetheless, Lee is utterly compelling. At the height of his skills, he choreographed, directed and performed fight scenes which are among the most gripping ever filmed, including the classic underground scene which, in this uncut version, contains Lee's incredible (and previously deleted) nun-chuck display. John Saxon and karate champion Jim Kelly ably support him as fellow contestants, with the massive Yang Sze playing Bolo, Han's lieutenant. Despite being cheesy and overblown, Enter the Dragon is a highly entertaining and accessible Kung Fu film and a showcase for Bruce Lee's considerable skills. --Duncan Thomson
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
If you stare at the reviews you will miss all the glory of the blu ray
26 Feb 2010
By TMUK
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Format:Blu-ray
Was reluctant to buy this blu ray as the reviews I had seen spoke of poor quality video and sound so I was pleasantly suprised at the quality of this film on viewing.
The film quality itself is overall suprisingly very good and much improved over the DVD versions I own. I don't claim it to be up there with the latest and greatest releases on blu ray but for a 37 year old film that wasn't particularly made to a high standard its great.
The sound quality is an issue though the mix of dubbing and sync problems aren't great but doesn't render the film unwatchable. Most of the Extra's made previously available on DVD seem present and correct and the imfamous nunchak scene that was removed from the 1st UK DVD but later reinstated on a subsequent relase is there too.
All round a classic martial movie and well worth a watch
The film quality itself is overall suprisingly very good and much improved over the DVD versions I own. I don't claim it to be up there with the latest and greatest releases on blu ray but for a 37 year old film that wasn't particularly made to a high standard its great.
The sound quality is an issue though the mix of dubbing and sync problems aren't great but doesn't render the film unwatchable. Most of the Extra's made previously available on DVD seem present and correct and the imfamous nunchak scene that was removed from the 1st UK DVD but later reinstated on a subsequent relase is there too.
All round a classic martial movie and well worth a watch
53 of 58 people found the following review helpful
By Paul Seal
Format:DVD
Enter The Dragon is considered by many to be the greatest martial arts movie of all time and it's almost 30 years old. It was made on a small budget which doesn't show, even in comparison to recent movies of the genre. It has exotic locations on a worldwide scale such as Kowloon, a cast of thousands and a credible actor, John Saxon who was at the time a big star but stayed second billing to Bruce Lee because when Lee was on screen nobody else got noticed anyway. There's the excellent music score by Lalo Schifrin who was the man behind the original Mission Impossible theme and of course...Action! With such varied and visually stunning styles as Tai Chi Chuan, Hapkido, Tai Kwan Do, Karate and Lee's invention Jeet Kune Do the action has never looked so unpredictable. This new DVD edition was well worth waiting for. If you've got any other version of this movie, get this anyway. For the first time in the UK it is completely uncut, with the infamous nunchaku scene reinstated, and it's even got extra scenes placed in the movie which were not even in the original cinema release. Where this special edition really shines though is in the extras. Along with the trailers and a workout documentary from 1973, it has extras on it that have been made specifically for this edition such as an interview with Lee's wife Linda Lee Cadwell who can be the only person to have known the truth about his life unlike so many other imitations such as Dragon - The Bruce Lee Story which although hugely enjoyable was inaccurate and over stylised. In the boxset you get 10 exclusive postcards, a copy of the press release brochure and lobby cards. The soundtrack has been reproduced to brilliant effect and the improved picture quality could not have been better, with the visual quality of a movie from today.... Read more ›
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By Dr Nick
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Format:DVD
Can't really add much - the film is fantastic. Forget the plot, you want the fight scenes, where Bruce avenges his sister, where he beats Han, the Numchuck scene (finally restored after nearly 30 years, because some idiot cracked his own skull trying to copy Bruce) , the subtle humour (the snake, the "fighting without fighting bit....), I just love the film.
There have been some "racism" comments over the years regarding Jim Kelly's early demise (the black fighter with spectacular afro hair); in defence of the film I always thought the only reason Han beat him was because he got distracted by a faceful of Dove and took a stone hand in the face. Pure bad luck.
But he's a far better fighter than John Saxon, and it would have been nice if he'd stuck around in the movie for longer.
The ending is also a little different to the cinema release: at the beginning of the film there is a conversation between Bruce and a monk, regarding seeing things clearly and images - spiritual stuff. That was cut from some versions for some reason.
Anyway, Bruce becomes thoughtful for a few seconds, then smashes some mirrors. Now, the voice of his master is played over his moment of thought, and gives him the idea of breaking the mirrors.
And a scene makes sense!
All martial arts fans should own this.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By vailsy
Format:DVD
a fantastic transfer of the original movie, plus a boat-load of worthy extras
my favourite surprise extra on here was bruce lees original vision for the game of death presented in a 30/40 minute re-edit on the back of a detailed documentary focused around bruce lees changing martial arts philosophy... its a fascinating piece, and shows the ideas that bruce lee intended to put forth in that movie. the re-edit includes the entire footage from the pagoda scene as he fights his way up the levels. of special note is the sound, which is far better than the version included on the game of death platinum dvd... we have superior sound effects for nunchakus etc, plus deeper and higher quality dialogue. so by purchasing this special ed dvd you basically get enter the dragon and game of death
the only small gripe i have is that for some reason disc2 has subtitles available in a variety of languages, but for enter the dragon itself i only have dutch subtitles??
overall though a first class and slick dvd presentation. nearly as strong as bruce lee's side kick.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
In the years since his bizarre and tragic death, martial arts legend and master Bruce Lee has become an icon within the Kung-fu movie genre. Having only previously played a couple of American speaking parts before, this was Lee's introduction to Western audiences, but due to his tragic death just weeks before the film's American release, it would never be known what he would have been capable of as a box-office star. However ENTER THE DRAGON (1973), certainly was the film that made his career and it made him famous because of it and although the sadness being that he would never make it big in other films, this type of film which combined Asian art with American brutality helped its popularity with audiences who soon became obsessed with the ambition to become involved with kung-fu fighting.
Lee plays the role of a character who shares his surname Lee, stars as a martial arts expert who is recruited by the British government to infiltrate an island fortress, under the cover of being invited to a martial arts tournament, to investigate a possible slavery/drug ring led by a former nemesis of his. However he isn't the only fighter taking part in the tournament as he is accompanied on the trip by American socialite Roeper (John Saxon) who is on the run from debt-collectors and African American pimp Williams (Jim Kelly) who has a run-in with the cops. Lee is made aware of the situation going on in the island through an undercover agent Mei Ling (Betty Chung) who is posing as a geisha for the villain who hosts the tournament.... Read more ›
Lee plays the role of a character who shares his surname Lee, stars as a martial arts expert who is recruited by the British government to infiltrate an island fortress, under the cover of being invited to a martial arts tournament, to investigate a possible slavery/drug ring led by a former nemesis of his. However he isn't the only fighter taking part in the tournament as he is accompanied on the trip by American socialite Roeper (John Saxon) who is on the run from debt-collectors and African American pimp Williams (Jim Kelly) who has a run-in with the cops. Lee is made aware of the situation going on in the island through an undercover agent Mei Ling (Betty Chung) who is posing as a geisha for the villain who hosts the tournament.... Read more ›
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4.0 out of 5 stars
slow but sure
The first half of this film really drags out and there is no action till the second half which is action packed and worth watching!
Published 5 days ago by colin ratcliffe
5.0 out of 5 stars
Für mich der Beste aller Bruce Lee Filme
TOP Kauf, da dieser Film in der Collection (leider) fehlt. Schön, dass der Film auch eine deutsche Tonspur hat, nicht so schön ist Anfangs die Synchronstimme. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Renato Voigt
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great movie
The artwork on this edition of 'Enter The Dragon' is amazing and portrays the movie for what it is; martial arts, good vs bad, kick ass, and maybe a little corny. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Liam Hobbs
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Enter the Dragon (Uncut) [DVD] [1973]
well bruce lee enter the dragon the best he ever made and the first in english the best he done
Published 28 days ago by andypuddy
5.0 out of 5 stars
bruce Lee
Brilliant stuff, well worth the wait Use to own this DVD many noons ago but lost it and wanted another copy thank you
Published 1 month ago by bumper
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Once or Twice
I'd not seen this film before it was televised a few weeks ago, that's thirty odd years of ignoring a legend. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Harry Nicholas
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bruce at his finest
This is one of my favourite films, the powerful amazing Bruce Lee doing what he does best. Great film, my favourite of all his films. Totally brilliant.
Published 2 months ago by Louise
5.0 out of 5 stars
WHHATAA
Now this film will shock you in BluRay, everything is so crips and vibrant, the colours of the uniforms that the martial artists wear are so bright, if you like Enter The Dragon... Read more
Published 2 months ago by MrMattPike
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome!!!!!
Great film great price a must for any fan of bruce lee and without a dound this was yhe best!!!!!!!!!!!
Published 3 months ago by SHAUN
5.0 out of 5 stars
I bought this blu ray, but i wasn't the only one
Its THE best martial arts film ever made. Its action packed from start to finish and the picture/sound quality is really good. highly recommended.
Published 3 months ago by kev
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