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• Mark H

  
  Fist of Legend is really highlighted by some impressive fights that favor realism over wire-driven choreography. However the plot is still your standard issue mix of escalating racial tensions between the Japanese and Chinese, differing methods of rival martial arts schools, and good… More
  Fist of Legend is really highlighted by some impressive fights that favor realism over wire-driven choreography. However the plot is still your standard issue mix of escalating racial tensions between the Japanese and Chinese, differing methods of rival martial arts schools, and good old fashioned revenge. This barely made a dent in Hong Kong's box office when it was first released. I didn't find the story to be particularly revolutionary but connoisseurs of the genre have since labeled this as one of the greatest martial arts pictures of all time. It certainly paved the way for Jet Li's launch into Western cinema. The bouts are admittedly pretty spectacular. One especially exciting scene occurs when Jet Li visits the Japanese dojo to challenge the assailant who killed his master teacher. His many students attempt to stop him but Jet Li's talent proves too formidable and he defeats the entire class, even taking a moment to tie his shoes in the process. Later Jet Li challenges a surprisingly sympathetic Japanese Karate Master in a field...blindfolded. And finally there's the climatic battle where he goes against General Fujita, the Supreme Killer. Any one of these would be an incredible set piece, but taken together it's a lot of bang for your buck. If a martial arts film is judged by the quality of its fight scenes then Fist of Legend is worth checking out. fastfilmreviews.wordpress.com

• xGary X

  
  A Chinese martial artist studying in Japan returns home to find his master has been killed during a tournament, but when he faces the inadequate skills of the victor he suspects foul play. A remake of Bruce Lee's Fists Of Fury, Fist Of Legend is a Kung Fu film from the old school… More
  A Chinese martial artist studying in Japan returns home to find his master has been killed during a tournament, but when he faces the inadequate skills of the victor he suspects foul play. A remake of Bruce Lee's Fists Of Fury, Fist Of Legend is a Kung Fu film from the old school that features the usual ingredients of racial tension, rival schools bound by honour and a fight-melodrama-fight-melodrama-fight format. It's a great showcase for Jet Li's physical prowess as it concentrates on a more naturalistic representation of the bouts rather than the usual floating around on wires and the action sequences are suitably impressive. Unfortunately the characterisation is typically cliched and stereotypical and the direction lacks sophistication making for some rather long winded and tiresome interludes in between. Worth it for some nice fight choreography but it's very much a by the numbers chop socky action film that was bettered in every department by the infinitely superior Fearless Li went on to make in 2006.

• Albert K

  
  Man, this is by far, the best Jet Li movie I've seen. Choreography is raw with very real but dazzling moves. Don't miss out on this if you're a martial arts fan.

• danny d

  
  a loose remake of bruce lee's fist of fury and a homage to some of his other films, fist of legend exceeds some of those films through superior choreography and a more painfully relevant undertone to the story line. the musical score was a weak spot and there were elements of… More
  a loose remake of bruce lee's fist of fury and a homage to some of his other films, fist of legend exceeds some of those films through superior choreography and a more painfully relevant undertone to the story line. the musical score was a weak spot and there were elements of the bruce lee version that drew out the passion of the fighting with a bit more vigor, but this version is probably better overall as its best quality is its extreme re-watchability.

• Lanning :

  
  Wow, just watched this for the fourth time, and I'm about to watch it one more time before I send it back to netflix. One of the best pure martial arts films I'be ever watched. It's Jet Li in his prime with very little wire work and the other FX BS that can sometimes… More
  Wow, just watched this for the fourth time, and I'm about to watch it one more time before I send it back to netflix. One of the best pure martial arts films I'be ever watched. It's Jet Li in his prime with very little wire work and the other FX BS that can sometimes screw up a film in the martial arts genre. Sadly none of his qi gong style -- although when he learns the Hua Fist method from Siu-ho Chin, that looks closer -- but awesome REAL kung fu nonetheless. I've posted some screen shots for flixsters. Jet Li is the man!

• Cassandra M

  
  This is one of my favourite kung fu films of all time. Woo Ping + Jet Li = quality and this is his best. The fight scenes are superb. I didn't think Iron monkey could be beaten until I watched this. The end fight is my favourite fight of all time and I've seen a few! I… More
  This is one of my favourite kung fu films of all time. Woo Ping + Jet Li = quality and this is his best. The fight scenes are superb. I didn't think Iron monkey could be beaten until I watched this. The end fight is my favourite fight of all time and I've seen a few! I can't recommend this film enough. The film is a remake of the Bruce Lee film Fist of Fury which is a classic itself. This takes it to a new level though. There is a bit of poor acting in parts as you would expect in a 90's kung fu flic but the action more than makes up for it. The music also stays with you and builds the fights up really well. If your a kung fu fan and haven't seen this film I suggest you get hold of it.

• El Hombre I

  
  Fist of Legend is a loose remake of one of Bruce Lee's most popular Chinese films, Fist of Fury (a.k.a. The Chinese Connection). The plot is basically the same, but some details differ greatly. Fist of Fury had a simple moral: The Japanese are bad. Set during a time when the… More
  Fist of Legend is a loose remake of one of Bruce Lee's most popular Chinese films, Fist of Fury (a.k.a. The Chinese Connection). The plot is basically the same, but some details differ greatly. Fist of Fury had a simple moral: The Japanese are bad. Set during a time when the Chinese were second class citizens in their own country, Bruce Lee's acts of defiance against the Japanese authorities were big crowd pleasers. Jet Li's version of the story is a different take on the material. The only evil Japanese character in the whole film is Fujita, and Chen Zhen is a victim of discrimination, not from the Japanese, but from the Chinese of Shanghai because he has a Japanese girlfriend. Murder, intrigue, deception and most importantly, some of my most favorite fight sequences in all of the kung-fu movies I've seen. Each fight in the film gets better and better. <a href="http://s273.photobucket.com/albums/jj203/goji9000/?action=view&current=JL-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj203/goji9000/JL-2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

• Tsubaki S

  
  A remake done in the right way, watch and learn Hollywood.

• Dean M

  
  It's alike Bruce Lee's <i>Fist of Fury</i> but more amazing martial arts.

• Aliyanto L

  
  The best Jet Lee's action choreography!

• JY S

  
  Considered to be one of Jet Li's best movies. It isn't my favorite but it is very good. The story is interesting and the many action scenes are choreographed well. Where else can you see a blindfolded Jet Li fight sequence? This is a must see for any Jet Li fan.

• Khris N

  
  name of movie sez it all.

• Caesar M

  
  The classic Bruce Lee film, The Chinese Connection (1972), Bruce portrayed the character of Chen Zhen so amazingly that the character had an impact on the media. Since 1972, Chen Zhen has become the subject of numerous films and television series. Of course, no one can out do Bruce… More
  The classic Bruce Lee film, The Chinese Connection (1972), Bruce portrayed the character of Chen Zhen so amazingly that the character had an impact on the media. Since 1972, Chen Zhen has become the subject of numerous films and television series. Of course, no one can out do Bruce Lee legendary performance, but Jet Li comes pretty damn close to doing that. If you haven't seen the Chinese Connection (shame on you), here the overall plot without any spoilers. Chen Zhen fights to salvage Jingwu School's reputation after the death of Huo Yuanjia. There's more to it, but I don't want to ruin anything as the story is well paced knowing when to bring in the action scenes (all well done and filmed) and dramatic scene that are actually entertaining unlike many action movies. I love the hell out of this movie, if you like Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee movies, you should check this out. If you don't like Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee, for some reason, you should still check this.

• Matthew Y

  
  In my college days I had a roommate who thought Jet Li was the greatest thing since sliced bread. Considering I was, and still am, a big fan of Jackie Chan it lead to several heated arguments. My biggest grips with Jet Li is that he thinks he can act in a dramatic fashion and he… More
  In my college days I had a roommate who thought Jet Li was the greatest thing since sliced bread. Considering I was, and still am, a big fan of Jackie Chan it lead to several heated arguments. My biggest grips with Jet Li is that he thinks he can act in a dramatic fashion and he simply cannot, the only times his acting works is when he plays restrained, underspoken and deeply internalized characters much like his portrayal of Chen Zhen in Fist of Fury. Unfortunately the film also brings out my other big issue with Jet Li which is he completely ripped off Bruce Lee's act (heck even the stage name Lee vs. Li is painfully obvious) and Fist of Legend takes the exact same plot as Lee's The Chinese Connection. Despite my personal bias's Fist of Fury is easily one of the better Jet Li vehicles. The action is realistic and violent and the story plays to Li's strengths, even if it takes itself a bit too seriously.

• Steven V

  
  Awesome. A very good remake of Bruce Lee's Fist of Fury. Great martial arts sequences and stunts. The main storyline and theme are still the same, and it was explain even clearer than Fists of Fury.

• Lesley N

  
  Jet Li returns to China to help out his old academy, now threatened by a Japanese army plot. The script is 1970's cheesy ( English judge.. ""I find these proceedings ridiculous... and anyway I have to go play a cricket game. Case dismissed" ) but the martial arts… More
  Jet Li returns to China to help out his old academy, now threatened by a Japanese army plot. The script is 1970's cheesy ( English judge.. ""I find these proceedings ridiculous... and anyway I have to go play a cricket game. Case dismissed" ) but the martial arts are exemplory, and this from someone who couldn't give a flying fist for most of your average martial arts rumbles. <img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3265/2903718402_8ca6e858bc.jpg?v=0">

• Chosen 7

  
  One Of The Best Martial Arts Films Of All Time!!

• Kevin M

  
  A few impressive scenes, including Li's one-armed 'pull-ups' during training. Obviously fake end-scene, but worth watching.

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