Enter The Dragon

Great martial Arts movie. The 25th Anniversary in DVD is nice to have in my collection of movies for my home theater 🎥 I have Star Wars, The Godfather Trilogy, Terminators, Scarface are just among my collection. A must have if you're a movie buff 💪🎥

What is there to say , its Enter the Dragon with bruce Lee !

Not a great movie. The writing is awkward. The pacing is jilted with many flashbacks to unnecessarily explain each person's motivations for going to Han's island. There's a kind of sexism with the women in the film either being a stand-in sex worker, or being a fridged revenge plot point. BUT despite its 70's, bell-bottoms "cool" style, the true triumph of the movie is that it introduced a real Asian American to America. He not only used his real voice, Chinese accent and all, but he was also this bad ass, take-no-crap, martial arts super-hero the likes no one had seen before. This wasn't Kato, the sidekick to a white guy, or Mickey Rooney projecting a stereotype like in Breakfast at Tiffany's. This was Bruce Lee portraying himself how he wanted to be portrayed. Unfortunately, it could be argued, taking on such a role (and becoming a role-model) is what eventually got him killed. He overtrained, went too high, flew too close to the sun. But for an impressionable young Asian American such as myself, seeing Bruce Lee send people flying with his kicks and punches was nothing short of a heroic feat, not just for himself but for all Asian Americans in this country.

This is where it happened before he passed away.

Image quality and sound are great, has two versions of the film and some nice extras.I wish it included a 1080 Blu Ray, but this is great.

I felt like it was 1974 at the movie theater!! The first time seeing this movie had me thinking I could fly through the air and swing knu-chuks! Good movie!!

excellent

Literally one of my favorite movies

This version of Enter The Dragon is excellent 4k. Restored from the original Camera negative. The colors are improvement from the Blu ray. The sound is excellent and definitely worth purchasing for any Bruce Lee fan.

Classic kung fu cinema at it's finest! Bruce Lee is undoubtedly the most gifted martial artist to ever have lived, and literally every martial arts movie made in the last 40 years owes a debt of gratitude to this movie!

One Word…..Classic

Good fighting scenes always enjoy this master of martial arts no one like him

Bruce Lee Action Packed.

Love me some Bruce Lee!

If you have never seen one of his movies, THIS is the one to watch! And, the very vast majority of his fans have said the same. - I have purchased it so that I can watch it as often as I can, whenever I want to. - You should do the same!

Received by Amazon Bruce Lee enter the dragon 4k movie today.picture looks awesome an sound was good also.it has a movie theater version an a special addition version.didn't watched the movie theater version yet but I bet there will be a difference in both versions. probably one has a longer scene.but worth getting if your a Bruce Lee fan.would recommend it.

"Enter the Dragon" is an iconic masterpiece that stands the test of time, earning it a well-deserved five-star rating. This film is a perfect blend of action, drama, and martial arts, making it a must-watch for any fan of the genre.Bruce Lee's Legendary Performance:Bruce Lee's performance is nothing short of legendary. His charisma, skill, and screen presence are unmatched, making every scene he’s in captivating and thrilling. Lee's martial arts prowess is on full display, and his fight sequences are both graceful and powerful, showcasing his incredible talent.Engaging Plot:The storyline is compelling, with a mix of espionage, revenge, and honor. The plot centers around Lee, who is recruited to infiltrate a martial arts tournament held on a private island to gather intelligence on a crime lord. The narrative is engaging and keeps you hooked from start to finish.Outstanding Action Sequences:The action sequences in "Enter the Dragon" are brilliantly choreographed and executed. Each fight scene is a masterclass in martial arts choreography, featuring a variety of fighting styles and techniques. The final showdown is particularly memorable and remains one of the best in cinematic history.Strong Supporting Cast:The supporting cast, including John Saxon and Jim Kelly, deliver strong performances that complement Lee's. Each character is well-developed, and their interactions add depth to the story. The diverse cast adds to the film's appeal and richness.Timeless Appeal:"Enter the Dragon" has a timeless appeal that continues to attract new audiences. Its influence on martial arts films and pop culture is undeniable, and it remains a benchmark for the genre. The film's direction, pacing, and soundtrack are all top-notch, contributing to its enduring legacy.Overall Experience:"Enter the Dragon" is a cinematic gem that delivers on every front. It’s an exhilarating experience that combines brilliant martial arts, engaging storytelling, and iconic performances. This film is a true classic and a testament to Bruce Lee's lasting impact on the world of cinema. Highly recommended!

This one is a hard one to truly judge, but after I saw a clip on YT on a 32" 1440P, 10-bit monitor - it looked mind blowing! After I watched it on a 4K 65" - it was not as sharp, but it had it's moments!Let me start by saying that if you are expecting very fine detail of the 4K type that makes you see yourself as being right there in real life - this is not it! However, when compared to BD, this ALMOST gets you that experience. You will never forget that you are watching a film and it will never be mistaken for digital!Video (4.0):I will try my best to describe it in words and to give you are more true idea of what it looks like. This looks like film and the colors pop and show distinction, but are never overdone. Depth is very strong, bringing with it more detail such as shadows, sun casting, dental work (for better or worse), facial hairs, bolts, early 70's decor, and flora and man-made structures. It has a 'dry' leaning - or film-like look most of the time, while never really getting to the very fine detail of the type that shows each strand of hair or skin ailments. Soft scenes remain soft, while stronger scenes look more like a 4K that you would expect.The best resolution scenes take place in natural light and brightly lit scenes. 4K surely brings out and makes distinct each scene in film being shot on separate occasions with different settings. The overall presentation quality still puts it into the B movie category, while leaning toward an A movie. The 4K gives it a more cinematic depth than the previous BD's - although I never had the 40th Anniversary disc to compare, I only had the first two BD discs with the aliasing in the picture, so I never even saw it in true 1080P, let alone 4K until now.I bought this film on VHS, Laserdisc, DVD, BD two times and now 4K! Do you realize how many times they compel you to buy the same things over and over again? 4K can really bring out the limitations of a film, as a great many films are best served on blu-ray. Some films get forced onto 4K as a selling point, but some rarely benefit - at least throughout the film. Enter the Dragon mostly benefits, but it is safe to say that it is maxed out on 4K - especially if Warner Brothers did indeed do a new 4K scan for this! Regardless, this will be the final time that I buy it - probably for more reasons than one.This is the best a Bruce Lee film can look as far as I know, and it is the first 4K martial arts film that I have seen. I wished that they had included an at least HD 'making of' the film and any and ll outtakes and cut scenes, since the star is long gone. At least we get different versions of the film on one disc, but since it was not seamless branching, I would have preferred two discs with one on each! Ah well.Sound(4.5):While the picture quality still has something holding back very fine details in many cases, the sound on the other hand - is head and shoulders above previous releases and is a LOT better than I was expecting!It sounds true to the source, but strong and backed by enough bass to consider it modern, with a fast and tight release! The surround effects are there, strong and do not sound like the usual cheaply put together surround sound for older films. The Atmos had clear directional effects, with backing bass to each effect. The sounds seemed to be from the original source, so nothing sounds out of place or like a fake, after the fact effect. I was very impressed. Atmos was demonstrated, but not always in constant action. The surround sound sounded natural, STRONG and active. Even the opening theme song sounded different and cleaner than in previous releases.There were no extras, which was a bad thing. I wish that when they put these things together, they would give us everything pertaining to the film, in the way of behind the scenes footage, outtakes and cut scenes. I guess that is asking too much.If you come from the BD with aliased video, then this is a MAJOR upgrade and is worthy of getting in order to get the best version available. I will assume that this is as good as it can get and if 8K should ever come out, I don't seen this scaling as well. The footage still has grain, but it is light and the 4K was used for the footage and not to increase grain to 4K for no reason. It certainly has a big screen cinematic feel, and you need it in your collection.I also forgot to mention, that the 4K makes John Saxon's fake hair look even MORE obviously fake!

Enter the Dragon(1973) is a classic, action-packed, kung fu movie produced by Warner Bros. and Golden Harvest in Hong Kong. This film made Bruce Lee an international movie star. Bruce Lee also died during the Summer of 1973 as he tried to complete Game of Death(1972). Enter the Dragon has been ripped off in "Bruceploitation Movies". This film has been spoofed in beverage TV spots, Kentucky Fried Movie, and Balls of Fury(2007) starring Christopher Walken and George Lopez. Lee(Bruce Lee), Roper(John Saxon), and Williams(Jim Kelly) infiltrate a martial arts tournament on an island run by the evil, corrupt Mr. Han(Shih Kien). Lee gets help from sexy, secret agent Mei Ling(Betty Chung). The late Ahna Capri plays a sexy villainess that Roper is attracted to. Sammo Hung, Jackie Chan, and Yuen Wah play bad guys in the film. Yuen Wah doubled for Bruce Lee in some action scenes. Angela Mao makes a guest appearance as Lee's on screen sister. Lee's Jeet Kune Do student Bob Wall plays bad guy O'Hara. Lalo Schifrin's Enter the Dragon music score is lush, colorful, and energetic. Director Brett Ratner is a fan of Schifrin and he hired him to write music for the Rush Hour movies. Enter the Dragon gives us authentic Asian culture and stereotypes of it.There's Sumo wrestlers at Han's party. The late Robert Clouse did a decent job directing the film. Clouse went on to direct lesser martial arts films such as The Big Brawl, Black Belt Jones, Force Five, and Gymkata. Enter the Dragon borrows ideas from James Bond movies and 1940's pulp comic books, but the film works thanks to Bruce Lee's participation on the film. Michael Allin's script takes notice of the film's flaws. Williams tells Han that "he comes right out of a comic book".A British bureaucrat played by Geoffrey Weeks tells Lee why Han's island isn't stocked with firearms. The film has some brief, gratuitous nudity! There's two nude women in Williams' room! Bruce Lee shows some grace with the kung fu fights that he staged for Enter the Dragon. Enter the Dragon was spoofed in Kentucky Fried Movie(1977) as "A Fistful of Yen"! Bong Soo Han(the action director for Billy Jack) played a Han-like villain. After Bruce Lee died in 1973, the quality of action movies in Hong Kong went downhill. Some movie producers in the United States in the 1970's avoided making kung fu movies. Filmmakers such as Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao, Tsui Hark, Chor Yuen and Gordon Liu picked up the slack in the late 1970's. Enter the Dragon(1973) was one of the most enjoyable movie made in the 1970's.

I really enjoyed this film because it was a lot more than just a martial arts flick in which the plot was just an afterthought to surround the fighting scenes like most martial arts films then and even now. In fact, as has been pointed out by many reviewers here the action scenes are certainly not the best fight scenes ever but that's okay as it's clear that that was never Bruce Lee's intention in the first place. This film was more of a vehicle for Bruce to try and pass along his philosophy which is why the previously deleted scenes from the original screening which has been added here are so important.That's not to say that all the fight scenes were poor because that's just not true. The scenes were pretty brief because as Bruce himself has mentioned, the real-life fights are never drawn out and lengthy as the fastest one who strikes first is almost always the winner and Bruce shows just how fast he is in his fight scenes. His fight with Bob Wall was quick, efficient and deadly and is realistic. Those who were expecting a Wong Fei Hong type one man against an entire village kinda flick won't get it here as that is simply not realistic as far as fight scenes go.The final scene with the mirrors is so apt as it reminds us of the beginning of the film where Lee's teacher explains to him how the enemy uses images to deceive and to destroy the enemy you need to destroy the images which is what we get. So we get a better balance here of philosophy, storyline and action scenes. This film also made Asian Kung Fu films well known and popularised them in the West and so for that reason alone this film is worthy of respect.This dvd has great sound quality having been given the Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround treatment and has great special features with interviews with Linda Lee his wife as well as with Bruce which gives us a glimpse of what the real person was like. The only problem though was with the picture quality that hasn't been restored and so is not worthy of the rest of the dvd package with spots and other imperfections present on many of the frames. Let's hope the new Blu-ray version is better and that they have cleaned up the picture quality.Great film, great sound and special features but perhaps you should go for the Blu-ray version if the picture quality has been restored or wait for a restored standard version to surface.Updated 6 June 2011:As Amazon will not let me review this separately I'll have to append this here: the blu-ray version of this great Bruce Lee film is certainly worth the double-dip. The picture quality although not pristine perfect has been restored well enough to 1080p format and is a vast improvement over the dvd I reviewed above. The sound quality is still in Dolby Digital 5.1 and so is about the same as it was on the dvd. The major improvement other than the picture quality is in the special feature documentaries which are very good and together with the improved picture quality make this blu-ray version the best version of this film that is currently out there and is certainly worth the upgrade.Highly recommended!