- Ugly In The Morning
- Jul 1, 2010
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Enter the Dragon (1973)
Enter the Dragon marks the beginning of Hollywood's relationship with martial arts films: Warner Bros. and Golden Harvest teamed up to make it happen. Unfortunately, it also marks the end of Bruce Lee's career, as he died less than a week before its release. Co-star Jim Kelly passed just last month.
Considering this film's status as America's first big-budget flirtation with this style of film, I find its subtle use of Yellow Peril characterization apropos. It also has inimitable Bruce Lee action that reaches a fever pitch in the famous, unforgettable mirror-hall climax.
I think the only Kung-Fu film I like as much as this is The Chinese Connection/Fist of Fury (you might find it under either), just for pacing. But I still think I prefer Enter The Dragon. The "art of fighting without fighting" scene is a favorite of mine to this day.
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