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This enjoyable and touching biography of martial-arts film star Bruce Lee stars Jason Scott Lee (no relation), an actor with a lively face and natural intensity, who makes every moment of this film co...( read more 
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MCT:August 6, 2008wow i have just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a good movie 2 watch because its got a good cast of actors/actressess throughout this movie...i think that jason scott lee (no relation 2 bruce lee) is a very talented actor n hes made some good movies...this is a good Action & Adventure, Drama movie 2 watch because its enjoyable throughout its got a good cast of actors/actressess throughout this movie...i think that robert wagner is great in this movie...this has got some good fight scenes throughout this movie..this is a good movie its sad cuz its a real - life story but its just so good 2 watch...
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MCT:August 4, 2008
Born in America but raised in Hong Kong by his father (a cautious and superstitious man) Bruce Lee learns the art of Kung Fu from the age of 5 and quickly becomes a skilled and unique fighter. After becoming involved in one too many street fights by the time he turns 18, Bruce's father, sends him to America to start a new life, earn a proper living and to be free of a menacing family curse that he feels his son will suffer from if he remains in China. Upon arrival, Bruce is faced with unbelievable racism, poverty and uncertainty, but all this changes when he meets his future wife Linda at his college. With his incredible fighting talents and her love and support, Bruce uses his abilities to earn a living, build a family and eventually to become a one of the biggest cultural icons in the world. A highly fictionalised account on a true martial arts legend, 'Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story' is a biopic that attempts to be epic but unfortunately falls a little short of this aim due to its slightly weak grasp on reality. Despite this fault, it is still an entertaining and interesting drama with some highly intense action sequences, and touching emotional moments. Having seen 'Enter The Dragon' the last film Bruce Lee made before his death, I was impressed with Jason Scott Lee's (no relation) portrayal. He manages to bring the character to life through his physique, expression and excellent mimic of Lee's iconic screams of rage. Although he is not as electrifying to watch in combat as the man him self, Scott Lee is still a credible and entertaining lead. What also makes the film entertaining is the several iconic fight scenes that are some what reminiscent of the Bruce Lee video game I used to play on the 'Mega Drive' as a child. This includes the sequences with the group of sailors, group of butchers, Johnny Sun and the supernatural being 'The Phantom'. After researching the film and the man via the internet, I have found that about 30% of what happens in 'Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story' is actually fiction. For example, the fights with Johnny Sun, which really get the blood-pumping, and in which Lee breaks his back never actually occurred in real life. This is rather annoying because this is a real pivotal moment in the film that the director shifts a lot of focus on to, and having found out it is false, it somehow undermines several of the actions that Lee takes after this incident. What is also rather confusing are the sequences involving the nightmarish 'Phantom'. In real life Bruce's father was conscious and afraid of a curse upon the family name, and he passed this fear on to Bruce who in turn passed it on to his son Brandon. The ironic thing is both Bruce and Brandon died young, and mysteriously whilst shooting martial arts films. Perhaps the Lee family really was cursed; In the film This curse is personified in the masked figure of 'The Phantom', who makes 3 or 4 appearances at very strange moments in the film. Although they are supposed to be metaphorical and representative of Lee's inner demons, they do ruin the films sense of reality, and I feel the film may have been better without them. Fiction aside however, 'Dragon' is still an entertaining biopic that will please the majority of the fighting legends fans.
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MCT:August 4, 2008Fairly entertaining look into the life of the late martial arts legend and film star.This shows Bruce Lee's rise to fame and what he has to go through to get there.Jason Scott Lee is very good as Lee as he seems to have the right amount of intesity and passion as the man himself as well as the right facial expressions and fight noises!Although this doesn't go into great detail of his life,it's not an epic biopic like, say, The Aviator, but it's an entertaining look into the life of a passionate fighter who had to fight to be accepted,both physically and mentally and through that had a well deserved rise to stardom which was stopped suddenly by his untimely death.
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MCT:June 14, 2008
Sure the movie is a little off the mark but the story is irresistible and Jason Scott Lee is magnetic in the biopic of the greatest martial arts legend of all time.
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MCT:June 12, 2008
I liked this movie. I always enjoyed Bruce Lee's films and it seemed a good closure for fans. I'm now waiting on Crow the Brandon Lee story.
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MCT:June 7, 2008
this moive got me in the bruce lee and my uncle bert love bruce lee and now i will take this coroty moves and he was my favorite uncle from my mom side of the family
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MCT:May 11, 2008
I loved this movie it was really good.Yeah it may have been abit over the top at parts but its still a great tribute to Bruce.
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MCT:April 24, 2008
I love this movie for so many reasons. I am a huge Bruce Lee fan and this movie epitomizes his struggles and triumphs after coming to America. The DVD has awesome bonus features and I don't think anyone on earth coud have played Bruce Lee better than Jason Scott Lee!
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MCT:March 15, 2008
With this movie is a hugely inspirational and touching story of martial artist Bruce Lee the journeyman and master of Jeet Kune
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MCT:March 2, 2008
Biographical story of Bruce Lee the famous martial arts Hollywood star. In depth and great soundtrack
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MCT:February 15, 2008
JASON SCOTT LEE PLAYED THE HELL OUT OF THIS PART! THEY COULDN'T HAVE CHOOSEN ANYBODY BETTER. HE WAS THE BEST BRUCE LEE BY FAR!
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MCT:January 27, 2008
Hugely inspirational and touching story of martial artist Bruce Lee the journeyman and master of Jeet Kune Do, this movie will have you cheering as we follow the part fictionalized part true story of the greatest martial artist to ever live.
Firstly, let's talk about the negatives of "Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story". The movie plays out more like an action film rather than a biography, a balance of action and drama that usually leans a little heavy towards the action. We see Bruce in Hong Kong briefly growing up and learning the skills that would make him world famous. It seems though that no matter where Bruce goes in the film though it's an uphill battle, with Bruce fighting thugs and intolerance at every turn. It almost seems as if the movies one true message is never to judge a book by it's cover. Not that this is necessarily a bad thing, but it almost seems like it clouds over the real story of retelling Bruce's life.
Another negative is the subtle mention and fear of "The Demon" a spirit that Bruce's father apparently handed down to Bruce who wants Bruce because he was born a boy but supposedly disguised as a girl to "fool" The Demon. It's also hinted at that The Demon was what ultimately claimed Bruce's (and his son Brandon's) life where as this is obviously just flash thrown in to round out any kind of lulls in the story. I actually don't mind the Demon and Bruce wanting to conquer said Demon, but what purpose does it truly serve to the story? Little.
Jason Scott Lee is actually pretty good as Bruce Lee, he plays it charmingly and with wit but not without letting Bruce's short comings shine through with his marital problems with his wife and his struggle to find acceptance. Lauren Holly is alright as his wife but she seems barely noticable next to Jason Scott who carries the picture. I guess it makes sense though as we want to focus on Lee, not his wife.
Through his pitfalls and triumphs we see Lee bust-a-move in a veritable cornecopia of fighters, standing up for the little guy and his own beliefs while fighting racial prejudice and trying to find his own way in the world, Dragon: The Bruce Lee story is a very uplifting picture, and while like alot of seeming bios, isn't exactly accurate and plays more on your heart strings and love for action, it's still a fun movie that has it's own charisma, carried heavily by Jason Scott Lee. Dragon is definitely worth picking up even just for a highly romanticized version of Lee's impact on the world. -
MCT:January 21, 2008
Mmm.. pss a mi sip me gusto, en realiad no he visto una pelicula de Bruce Lee completa, pero sta bonita...la parte q mas me gusto fue donde su esposa lo ayuda a recuperarse despues dq le lastiman la espalda.
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MCT:January 4, 2008A cracking martial arts legend. A classic movie which obliterates the competition into dust. Bruce Lee lives on through this tribute film.
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MCT:December 19, 2007
I didn't know much about Bruce Lee before watching this, and this was a lovely retelling of his life.
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MCT:December 12, 2007
love this film even though its not same as linda's book ( which is great,read if u love bruce) but its great film n jason is great. So sad at end coz brandon lee died around the time it 1st came out. linda is one strong woman . check it out ,you'll probly start learning kung fu afterwards ha.
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MCT:November 28, 2007
A tribute and biography by Linda Lee who knew Bruce the best, this is an incredible ride of the most famous and charismatic martial artist of our time. Great performances by Scott Lee and Holly that defines our love affair with the Legend himself, Bruce Lee
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MCT:November 13, 2007
it a great biography movie about bruce lee in life. it a wonderful film and cool movie.
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MCT:November 10, 2007
I've just finished watching the film and It left an incredible feeling inside of me. It's hard to rate this movie because, as a movie, it may not be excellent, but the thing is that the story is so amazing and moving that I loved the film! I really did.
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MCT:November 10, 2007
a great way to put a biography of the legend into the movie... they got the right actor to play the legend...
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MCT:October 30, 2007
this movie is just so great, if you never saw it, than go and watch it, if you dont you suck,and you shouldnt be called a fan of movies
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MCT:October 15, 2007
Bruce Lee certainly had an astounding, short life. This movie did a fairly good job of painting a picture of the legend that was Bruce Lee. It was enjoyable to watch and left me feeling sad that he didn't live longer than he did. Jason Scott Lee gave one of his best performances in this film. I recommend this for any fan of Bruce Lee.
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MCT:September 29, 2007
Jason Scott Lee saves this film from being another failed conspiracy film by accurately portraying The Dragon as both a bouncy, fun-loving family man and the dark brooding loner that his fans know and love.
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MCT:September 9, 2007
This is a touching and well-done film on the life of Bruce Lee. Jason Scott Lee and Lauren Holly are mesmerizing as Bruce and Linda Lee. Any fan of Bruce Lee will want to see this film. I must admit to having a lump in my throat each time the film showed the children, especially with the birth of Brandon. The ending seemed a bit rushed and could have been stronger, but overall this is an excellent tribute to Mr. Lee and his life.
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