- Directors: Chris Nahon
- Region: All Regions
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B005W2F05G
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The writers of THE FIFTH ELEMENT, Luc Besson (who also directed the Bruce Willis film) and Robert Mark Kamen, have teamed up again to deliver Jet Li in the action thriller KISS OF THE DRAGON. Li stars as Liu Jiuan, a Chinese agent so dedicated to his job that he has no friends, no family, no dreams. He is sent to Paris to help the French police capture a Chinese gangster, but France's top cop, Jeanne-Pierre Richard (Tcheky Karyo), has set Liu up to take the fall for a brutal killing he himself carried out. On the run in a strange city, Liu keeps a low profile until he unwillingly becomes friends with an American hooker, Jessica (Bridget Fonda)--who just happens to hold the key to his innocence. But Richard is always one step ahead of them--he has Jessica's daughter. Li and Fonda make a great team; their relationship is at the core of the film, as neither character has ever been able to put his complete trust in another person before. The action scenes, directed by Corey Yuen, are fast and furious and very violent, featuring mesmerizing moves by Li, especially one involving a billiard ball. Chris Nahon, in his directorial debut, makes excellent use of the location, including numerous shots of famous Parisian landmarks as the bad cops try to machine-gun down Liu in the streets and sewers and on the Seine.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By rp
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
By Jay
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
By "weedancer"
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.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing
This is Luc Besson and Jet Li at their best, supported by the brilliant Bridget Fonda.
A Chinese cop is draughted in by the Paris police, headed by Tchéky Karyo|... Read more
A Chinese cop is draughted in by the Paris police, headed by Tchéky Karyo|... Read more
Published 1 month ago by N. P. Byford
5.0 out of 5 stars
Kung fu magic
If you love jet li then buy this.One of his best films made.Brilliant acting and loads of action.Leaves you wanting more.
Published 4 months ago by pongoose
2.0 out of 5 stars
There are break in print in 2 - 3 places !
Really not sure why these prints are not getting reviewed before they are sold in the market. There are breaks in print in 2 - 3 places and is really not worth buying.
Published 5 months ago by Susmit Nag
5.0 out of 5 stars
We will Treasure it for years!!!!!
This is a must see , if you never had this movie.
This is a must buy , if your a kung fu person.
This is a 5 Star for quality !
Many Thanks to the seller !!!
This is a must buy , if your a kung fu person.
This is a 5 Star for quality !
Many Thanks to the seller !!!
Published 9 months ago by Janson
4.0 out of 5 stars
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 13 months ago by LoBo
4.0 out of 5 stars
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 14 months ago by ac
5.0 out of 5 stars
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 20 months ago by Louise Roberts
5.0 out of 5 stars
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 23 months ago by Mr. John W. Faulkner-lloyd
4.0 out of 5 stars
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 on 11 Mar 2011 by Spike Owen
4.0 out of 5 stars
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 on 7 Aug 2010 by Hud
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