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Jet Li in Lutar ou Morrer (1994)

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Lutar ou Morrer

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8/10

Jet's +Fist+ is a +Legend+ in Eastern Cinema

I had commented earlier this year that Chinese martial arts sensation Jet Li's most recent action film, "Danny the Dog" or "Unleashed" as it has been advertised here in the states, was the best film that I'd ever seen him act in. The fights in that movie, with choreography that was courtesy of Yuen Wo Ping, were brutal and spectacular and captured a side of Li that had not yet been seen by the audiences of American martial arts cinema.

After seeing "Danny the Dog," I've become convinced that there's no question of Li's talents as an actor and performer, as he had starred in some 40 successful action movies in China before making his American debut as the main villain in "Lethal Weapon 4" (1998). One of Li's most famous roles from his time in China was that of Chen Zhen in 1994's "Fist of Legend."

"Fist of Legend," a remake of the classic Bruce Lee movie "The Chinese Connection" (1972), is set in China in 1937 when the Japanese were occupying Shanghai and racial tensions between Chinese citizens and the Japan military were high. (I'm not all that familiar with Chinese history so I'm not going to pretend I know a whole lot about how these two industrious cultures clashed with one another in the streets.)

Li stars as Chen Zhen, a bright martial arts student who is away in Japan studying engineering. In the opening action sequence at a Japanese school, we already get a sense of the animosity the two rivaling cultures share, as Chen takes on an entire squad of Japanese police officers in the classroom as they attempt to arrest him. But of course, even more seriously, he has no idea of the ills that await him once he returns to his homeland when he receives word that his beloved martial arts master was killed in a challenge.

I was amazed at the degree of restraint exercised in "Fist of Legend." Obviously very few martial arts movies have action that is realistic, but this film has the kind of sequences that I really like, which is the nearly complete absence of wirework or "Matrix-fu" or "wire-fu." Instead, like my favorite American Jet Li productions, the aforementioned "Danny the Dog" or "Kiss of the Dragon" (2001), much of the action is down-to-earth and ground-based.

Back in China, Chen finds that life in his homeland is not the same as when he left it. He finds himself at odds with his best friend, who is now the academy's leading martial arts master but the students prefer Chen Zhen to him. Even worse, Chen had fallen in love with a Japanese woman while out of country, and faces the skepticism of his fellow countrymen and women as a result - his allegiance to his fellow Chinamen is now being tested.

But many of these personal woes will have to be pushed to the side, as Chen Zhen must square off against the Japanese general, who Chen suspects had his master poisoned and who also looks to shut the school down and misplace its students. Of course, Chen's not going away without a fight, and it becomes a showdown between warring cultures, the outcome of which we already know from history.

As stated earlier, "Fist of Legend" showcases Li in one of the most famous roles of his career as an action film star. He's channeling the mighty Bruce Lee himself in his on-screen actions - particularly evident in the film's over-the-top finale where Li battles the towering Japanese general in a no-holds-barred fight to the death.

In the case of many imported movies from China, it's easy to get over the horrendous dubbing, frantic pacing, and any changes that may have made to the film in order to accommodate the interest of American viewers. "Fist of Legend" was directed by Gordon Chan and choreographed by Yuen Wo Ping, who shows us what Li can really do in the absence of today's highly stylized wirework.

Now we know why Jet Li, Jackie Chan, and Bruce Lee are icons on the kung-fu movie circuit: they've all made movies and are idolized by a devoted fanbase that encompasses millions of loyal followers. Li is currently the screen's most electric and sensational martial arts star; his work in this film and this year's "Danny the Dog" show us why that's true. I'm just waiting for his acceptance speech - that may be just a pipe dream, but hey, anything is possible in today's times.

8/10
  • dee.reid
  • 5 de jul. de 2005
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8/10

Li remakes Lee in this great martial-arts movie.

Jet Li stars as Chen Zhen, a martial artist studying in Japan, who returns home when his old master dies during a challenge against a Karate school. Chen Zhen suspects foul play, and discovers that his master was poisoned before the fight. It seems that the nasty Japanese aren't playing fair, so Chen Zhen sets out to get revenge.

This remake of the Bruce Lee classic Fist of Fury is one of Li's best films, chock full of top notch fight scenes in which our hero proceeds to kick seven shades of the proverbial out of his opponents. These fight scenes, by renowned action director Yuen Woo-Ping, show Li at his most brutal; any wire-fu is kept to a minimum, and Li is able to show off his blisteringly fast skills to great effect.

Standout fights include Li against a school of Karate students, Li fighting blindfolded against his Japanese girlfriend's uncle (played by Yasuaki Kurata), and the climactic battle against double-hard bastard General Fujita (Billy Chow).

If you've only ever seen Li in a US production, then do yourself a favour and watch Fist of Legend to see what he is really capable of.
  • BA_Harrison
  • 29 de dez. de 2006
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8/10

Impressive Choreography - One of the best Martial Art movie Ever

Fist of Legend (Jing wu ying xiong) was filmed in 1994, 22 years after the famous "Fist of Fury" also known as "The Chinese Connection" were the legendary Bruce Lee was staring as Chen Zhen. After 22 years you could expect a better movie than the original and you would be right at least it is as good as Bruce Lee's Fist of Fury and to my opinion even better. The plot in "Fist of Legend" is very much the same as it's predecessor but Woo Ping Yuen added more fights: the movie tells the story of Chen Zhen (Jet Li) who is a student in Japan at a troubled time when Japan is trying to take control over China. While being in Japan Chen finds out that his old Kun Fu Master has been killed in a fight with a rivaling Karate School. Willing to find out the truth about his master's death Chen returns to China. The movie is build and (well) directed over two dynamics: the first one is the dynamic of hatred and racism in both ways (Chinese vs. Japanese and vice versa) the second one is the revenge/action dynamic which is a proved formula in those type of movie. Woo Ping Yuen manages these two dynamics with talent, he shows us that the country you come from is less important than the person you are and the goal you pursue. He also demonstrates that a Kun Fu movie is all about terrific actors, and very well designed choreography. Jet Li is of course amazing but Yasuaki Kurata (Fumio Funakoshi) and Billy Chow (Go Fujita) are equally very very talented. In this movie at least two of the fights (Yasuaki Kurata challenging Jet Li and Jet Li confronting Billy Chow) enter my top 10 favorite fights ever in the Kun Fu scene. Overall all the fights are truly amazing and Woo Ping Yuen (as well as Gordon Chan) shows us how gifted he is as a director and a choreographer. Don't forget that he is the director of the 1979 "Drunken Master", as well as the 1993 "Tai Chi Master". He has also directed the famous "Iron Monkey" in 1993 (Cult movie for the fan, according to me not that good). Remember that Woo Ping Yuen was the choreographer of the very famous and blockbuster "The Matrix" where he succeed in making us believe that Keenue Reeve is the one (true performance!!!). Fist of Legend is one of this very few very good Kun Fu movie. I personally consider this movie as one of the best Kun Fu movie ever made and definitely the best Jet Li movie. It is a must see/have along with Drunken Master (Jackie Chan), Legend of the Drunken Master (Jackie Chan), Enter the Dragon (Bruce Lee).
  • auberus
  • 19 de fev. de 2001
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9/10

Come for the fights, stay for the movie

A remake of Bruce Lee's Fist of Fury, this movie gives us amazing martial arts sequences, with good plot and acting in between.

The fights are spectacular. A lot of martial arts movies incorporate wonderful movements and acrobatics, designed to show off the skill and grace of the fighter. However in a life or death struggle, these sometimes seem out of place. This is a "realistic" martial arts movie. You almost feel yourself cringing with each hit. As the man said: "These lads are out to hurt each other." This is fighting in its purest, taking cue from Bruce Lee's personal style, where the aim is to defeat your opponent in the most efficient manner possible. The opening fight of the movie sets its style right away and continues to its climax.

But what made this movie go above and beyond a martial arts flick is the storyline and plot. This movie deals with themes of racism, tolerance and acceptance not only between the Chinese and Japanese, but within each group as well. Here Jet Li shines in his performance. While events cause him to lose his composure and give in to his feelings, at the core you see that he is a righteous person. When he realizes the correct course of action, either by himself, or when it is pointed out by others, he does what is right. And we see the people around him learn from his behavior and they seek to emulate it.

The movie also tries to present a rather fair view of both the Chinese and Japanese. Neither side is portrayed as good or evil, rather as normal human beings, running the whole spectrum from selfish to noble, from hateful to kind.

As a martial arts movie, this is one of the best ever made, but it stands on its own as a good film, one dealing with a historical subject that has a very strong resonance even today.
  • gwailo247
  • 14 de fev. de 2006
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10/10

Must see film for any Martial Arts movie fan.

Fist of Legend, IMHO, is the best Jet Li movie to date, and among the best martial arts movies ever made. A darker, more serious film than the bulk of Li's work, it shines in both story and action. Reminiscent of OOIC in tempo and, to a lesser degree, tone, Fist of Legend surpasses its better known predecessor in intensity and elegance.

Using minimal wires, the fight scenes are absolutely breathtaking. What they lack in wire-fu acrobatics and superhuman theatrics, they more than make up for in precision, creativity, believability and plotline relevance. Three of my all time favorite kung fu fight scenes are in this single movie. While still a well told story, there is more than enough kung fu for even the most die hard. We simply don't get to see Jet Li fight like this anymore.

Jet Li, as always, is phenomenal, and his opponents are both skilled and artfully characterized. His serious portrayal of Chen Zhen far surpasses his Jackie Chan-esque comedic roles, yet retains a vulnerability not found in Wong Fei Hung. While originated by Bruce Lee, Chen Zhen was a role made for Jet Li.

The plot (as I'm sure you know) is derived from the classic Fists of Fury, but the depth and characterization of this rendition far surpasses the original. The political and racial turmoil surrounding the characters is more capably written and tastefully portrayed, never subtracting from the action.

All in all, a top notch effort, and the best blend of storytelling and kung fu I've encountered.
  • monkey-49
  • 13 de mai. de 1999
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Possibly the greatest martial arts movie ever

Bruce Lee will probably always be remembered and referred to as the greatest Screen martial artist of all time, and his most famous movie probably The Chinese Connection AKA Fist Of Fury, the movie that Fist Of Legend remakes, or the story at least. I would love to have had the chance to see Bruce and Jet square off because im not sure the outcome would be so clear. In this remake Jet surpasses even the Dragon himself, and i say this in all respect to Bruce.

The story is well known, but this remake goes deeper in probing the racial conflict in japanese occupied china. Jet plays folk legend Chen Zen, famously out to avenge the death of his master by seemingly fighting every japanese martial artist in the world, while at the same time battling racism not just from the japanese but his own people.

Yuen Woo Ping is famed for his fight sequences and use of wires, but in this movie wires are used in no more than two or three scenes, while the movie still retains the classic martial arts fights, in barren landscapes and courtyards of kung fu schools. Thus this is probably the greatest showcase yet of the incredible talents of Jet. Without the use of wires jet can move more freely and more realistially and while it cannot be denied that you must have great talent to work a wire to your advantage as jet did in the once upon a time series, this really shows us just what jet is capable of everyday, and boy, what a talent.

The showdown with the japanese karate master in the hills where jet's character comes to live is beautifully choregraphed, packed with skill, gracefull like a deadly ballet and totally natural, the way great martial arts should be, absolutly awe inspiring. The same can be said for every fight sequence in this movie, all left me gasping, all left me full of admiration, not just for jet who i have long believed to be possibly the greatest talent in martial arts today or any other time, but for his opponents.

Great story, amazing fight sequences, fluent direction, smooth cinematography... it might not be as great or as grand in narration as Once Upon a Time in China or Crouching Tiger, but this is one of the greatest martial arts film ever, and accessable to everyone. One of my Jet Li favourites along with OUATIC2 and Tai Chi Master (AKA Twin Warriors)and definetly one of my all time favourites.
  • Jellygoose
  • 8 de out. de 2001
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7/10

Hard-Hitting Perfection

Before I became an action junkie I was an action fan. I especially have always found myself drawn to martial arts films. But there was a name I despised in my early days of action cinema critique: Jet Li. Jet Li is well known for his wirework sequences and most of his later projects depended entirely on wires. Li's Fearless is a well respected film in the martial arts scene but I found it to be not practical enough. Even today I don't think most of Li's later work is worth the time of day with the exception of Hero, which stands on its own merits as an artistic masterpiece.

My dislike for Jet Li has been quelled recently, as well as my distaste for wirework. Once Upon a Time in China is full of gravity and physics-defying stunts but those scenes are inventive and fun, especially the final ladder sequence. Tai-Chi Master, despite every wire being present in the frame (which is distracting) still provides some excellent displays of martial arts mastery. But in a filmography crammed with non-practical action films, it's nice to come across Fist of Legend.

Fist of Legend is an homage to Bruce Lee films, which could send us on a tangent about why I hate Bruce Lee movies and how overrated I think the majority of his work is…but let's stay focused. Li plays Chen Zhen, a Chinese student living in Japan during the late 1930s. With tensions between the two nations high, he faces a lot of adversity. Thankfully, he knows martial arts and is willing to break the bones of anyone who gets in his face.

Eventually he learns that his master in China has been killed by a Japanese martial artist, prompting Chen to go home and seek revenge.

Before discussing the fight sequences, let's discuss some of the drama. While I didn't think a lot of it was interesting or engaging, I liked the film's portrayal of the hate the Japanese and Chinese held for each other. Chen is in love with a Japanese girl, which leads to some obvious mistrust of his intentions and judgment among his fellow Chinese. Fist of Legend handles the relationship between Chen and Mitsuko quite well and doesn't devolve into racism or the kind of typical derision you see in a lot of Eastern period pieces. While the romance wasn't the crux of the movie and didn't play a major part, it was commendable nonetheless.

What is truly commendable, though, are the fight sequences. From the first battle between Chen and a hoard of Japanese students to the final fight where we see Li use a belt to face a man with a katana, this is a martial art fan's wet dream. Li proves he can be just as efficient at practical martial arts as he is with the impractical, showcasing a variety of styles in his battles with the Japanese occupiers. There is not a bad fight sequence to be found in this film, all of them edited pretty well and many lasting five-ish minutes, providing a lot of adrenaline and excitement. If I were to list my favorite martial arts films insofar as battles are concerned, Fist of Legend would be in the top five, maybe even the top three. The choreography and stunt work are that damn good.

I don't have too much to say or criticize. Fist of Legend doesn't provide a lot of thought-provoking material but does provide what you want: dozens of minutes of hard-hitting martial arts action. This is Jet Li's best showcase of skill and perhaps his best film overall. I implore you to find a way to watch Fist of Legend and give it a shot: it's worth your time.
  • hatsunemiku-27340
  • 10 de set. de 2017
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10/10

Ranks as one of the best Martial Arts movies in existence

Well, what can I say but this is an AWESOME movie. Jet Li and Yuen Woo Ping team up once more to bring us some of the best fight scenes ever. The movie is more-or-less a remake of Bruce Lee's "The Chinese Connection." Jet Li's master is killed in a match and Jet returns to Shanghai to investigate. He learns that his master was poisoned and finds himself going up against the Japanese. The music was good. The theme of racial tolerance was present. The performances were also good.

Now, let's talk about what really matters: the fights. Jet Li fights like he's never fought before. The wires are minimal. Many of fights are instant classics, such as him demolishing the Japanese school and his match with Yusuaki Kurata. The final duel with Billy Chow is one of the greatest single fights ever put on film. Li, Chow, Kurata, and Chin Siu Ho all put in excellent fighting performances. Basically, a must see for all fans of martial arts and action.
  • drngor
  • 24 de set. de 2000
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7/10

An Influential Martial Arts Film

In 1937, a Chinese martial artist (Jet Li) returns to Shanghai to find his teacher dead and his school harassed by the Japanese. (The film is a remake of the 1972 "Fist of Fury", which starred Bruce Lee as the lead character.)

This film is hailed as influential; for example, "Fist of Legend" inspired the Wachowskis to hire choreographer Yuen Woo-ping for the fight scenes in "The Matrix" (1999). The style of fighting in the two films therefore bears some resemblance. Apparently, it was also a model for other American films from the late 1990s onward.

Being no expert on martial arts films, I couldn't say why this one had an impact when so many others did not. Maybe it was just brought to the United Sates by Miramax at the right time? If nothing else, the production value is worlds ahead of the classic Shaw Brothers films.
  • gavin6942
  • 31 de jan. de 2017
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9/10

One of THE martial arts films

Simply put, Fist of Legend is one of the very best martial arts films ever made. It stands in a group with Bruce Lee's Enter the Dragon, Jackie Chan's Drunken Master II, and...as soon as I think of anything as good as those three, I'll let you know.

Choreographed by the legendary Yuen Wo-Ping, this is Jet Li at his best (and that's saying a lot, folks). Eschewing the aerial wire stunts, Li relies on skill, speed and agility, and is more than up to the task. These fights - and there are a lot of them - are stunning. But the real wonder is that there's a real movie here underneath all the stuntwork. Interesting characters, an intriguing plot, and conflict that goes deeper than "you killed my master"; there's even some political comment. This is a thinly-veiled remake of Bruce Lee's "Fist of Fury" (or "The Chinese Connection" in the US, for some bizarre reason), but the story's been widened and given more depth. There's less Japanese-bashing, with more of an attempt to pin blame on individuals instead of nationalities.

If Jet Li is ever going to have a formidable American presence, it's films like this one that should be making the conversion, instead of merely above-average fare like "Black Mask".
  • Nigel St. Buggering
  • 1 de nov. de 2003
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6/10

OK Fight scenes let down by poor script/plot

This film contains a LOT of fight scenes - in fact they get a bit boring after a while. The scenes themselves are OK but you could find better elsewhere

On top of that the plot and script are just pure lame - the film is just fighting with some talking in between - though I do feel the English translation was done VERY POORLY (as is the case in most translations unfortunatley)

One to watch if you like watching Kung Fu films (a night in with the lads perhaps) but one to avoid if you want a 'full' film.

6/10
  • SirMoUK
  • 6 de mar. de 2003
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9/10

The perfect remake of the classic "Chinese Connection"

"Fist of Legend" is a great movie. Really great. Jet Li plays Chen Zhen, a character played by Bruce Lee in "Chinese Connection", and he does it perfect. Bruce Lee's Chen is a character filled with anger, hate and wish for revenge. Jet Li's Chen is much different. He is cold blooded, there is no anger in him. The difference between Jet Li and Bruce Lee is the same as the difference between "Fist of Legend" and "Chinese Connection". Bruce Lee's character hates Japan and everything Japanese. Jet Li's Chen wishes his revenge but he respects Japanese culture and there isn't hate. If "Chinese Connection" is a movie of the hate and the anger, "Fist of Legend" is a movie of the peace and the respect.
  • AzSumTuk
  • 8 de fev. de 2006
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6/10

A High-Quality Remake of "The Chinese Connection"

Upon learning that his martial arts teacher has been killed a Chinese student in Kyoto named "Chen Zhen" (Jet Li) leaves his Japanese girlfriend, "Mitsuko Yamada" (Shinobu Nakayama) and heads back to Shanghai to pay his respects. However, when he gets there he finds that the official reason for his master's death wasn't quite accurate and that he was poisoned by someone within the martial arts school. He further discovers that a rival Japanese martial arts school may also have been involved as well. Now rather than reveal any more I will just say that this film is essentially a high-quality remake of the Bruce Lee film, "The Chinese Connection". Although the original film was certainly good for its day, this particular movie boasts better acting, more martial arts scenes and a higher sound and film quality as well. Yet, even with all of these assets, the familiar plot and some of the rather long fighting sequences detracted a bit from the overall enjoyment factor. At least for me. Likewise, although Jet Li performed very well, it's still hard--even to this day--to duplicate Bruce Lee. Slightly above average.
  • Uriah43
  • 28 de mar. de 2016
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4/10

Great Coreography - not much else

First - the coreography was great and some people might argue that you see these films for the coreography. If spectacular and rather funny fight scenes are your thing (reminds me a trifle of Jackie Chan) then this movie would probably be good for you.

What turned me off was the story. Despite being an immense rip-off of Fist of Fury (a.k.a. The Chinese Connection) with Bruce Lee, Jet Li lacked the grim disposition that Bruce Lee potrayed so well in Fist of Fury (rather unlike all his other rather stereotyped roles), the movie lacked the climatic ending of Fist of Fury, it lacked the love story. It lacked most things.

The love story was perhaps the worst thing in the entire movie. Suddenly she decides to move back to Kyoto as spontaneously as she decided to come to Shanghai... and there is no followup!!!

This movie was much like a porn flick - great action, no story

My rating: 4 out of 10 (only for the fight scenes, otherwise a 2)
  • natt-2
  • 13 de ago. de 2001
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9/10

One of the best martial arts movies

Up until this movie I had always been let down by Jet Li's flicks except for the "Once Upon a Time in China" series. I bought "Fist of Legend" because it was one of Jet Li's highest rated movies on the IMDb (but it was behind "Hero", which I didn't like so much). I would say I had high but not unrealistic hopes for it. But this movie *needed* to be good or I would have started to consider Jet Li over-rated.

All I can say is that "Fist of Legend" delivers! The opening fight scene was surprisingly brutal and I was instantly hooked. The action doesn't take too long a break in this movie but also found the story compelling and interesting -- something unusual in a martial arts flick. Most of the protagonists are fully developed and the viewer likes and feels for them. The villains aren't nearly so fleshed out and come off as one-dimensional but oh well. Everything else from the costumes to the acting and the settings were decent. The sum package is one of the best martial arts movies I've ever seen and I've seen more than my share. "Fist of Legend" is to Jet Li as "Drunken Master" is to Jackie Chan.

I saw the dubbed Dimension US release. Although I hate dubbing and any editing of a foreign release (are you listening Dimension?), I found the dubbing here mostly okay except for the General's insanely over-the-top "evil" voice. I also felt that some of the dialog seemed to have lost meaning in the translation but it's forgivable.
  • MyOpinionIsFact
  • 17 de mai. de 2005
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Truly amazing

Purely amazing. This is definitely the greatest martial arts movie that I've ever seen. I've seen the English dubbed version, so the acting isn't one hundred percent, but it's just pure action and emotion. It's great.

Jet Li is without a doubt the next Jackie Chan, except cooler. When he faces off against the (evil) General Vegito at the end, it was definitely one of the best fight scenes put on film. Oh, and the Japanese girl was hot.

Great action movie, 8/10.
  • NoArrow
  • 24 de jun. de 2003
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10/10

Ultimate Kick-Ass Tribute to Bruce Lee!

This piece of gem is equal to Fist of Fury as a movie, but still, Bruce Lee isn't someone who can be surpassed by ANYONE. Still, this movie is the greatest re-make of FoF ever. Why? Well, Jet Li does his best here when it comes to acting and fighting. Gordon Chans direction is good, and movie is faithful to FoF. But, the main attraction; fights. We have Yuen Woo Ping and his "clan" as a choreographer. Do I need to say more? And on top of that, we have great Billy Chow and Yasuaki Kurata fight against Jet. Both fights are LONG and superb. The plot isn't that bad either, it basically follows the original.

So, if you want to see amazing fight action, and a good plot and acting in a same movie, see this one. But avoid the American release. Dubbed and probably cut.

10/10
  • BakaChan
  • 14 de abr. de 2005
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6/10

Good but not worth all the fuss.

I am a huge Bruce Lee fan and when my brother told me Jet Li's remake of Fist Of Fury was being shown on TV I was excited to see what it would be like. I did not believe it to be a touch on the original, he's just not Bruce Lee. Despite this, I felt it was enjoyable with a few Bruce Lee tribute shots/scenes thrown in for good measure. One main reason that I felt it didn't match the original is that some fight scenes were sped up and not as believable as Bruce Lee's. One of Bruce's main objectives with his work in cinema was to get rid of unrealistic action in eastern movies but sadly s soon as he passed things went back to the way they were. Also the plot changes a fair bit, for the worse. Bruce's character was portrayed as dark (commiting murders and hanging the bodies in the street) while still fighting for justice, whereas Jet Li's character is not the same. I felt the remake was changed to be more light hearted which is a shame because I liked the dark parts. They also lost all the parts of Bruce in disguise from the original which I really enjoyed. The action scenes, as well as being less realistic, were shot from too many angles, and they changed too frequently for my liking. I like it in Bruce Lee's movies where you can comfortably see all the action. I don't really think it's fair to compare him to Bruce Lee but that's inevitable with a remake. Still an enjoyable watch.
  • myfirstpunksong
  • 24 de ago. de 2005
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10/10

You aren't no fighting films fan until you see this!

Jet Li, known for his martial arts, outdone many to date. A lot of his movies contain strings and impossible-but-only-in-movies moves. This one, I believe he had to pull a LOT of moves by himself. Plot was a classic from Bruce Lee's movie. The remake didn't quite follow everything, but hey, the action alone is worth watching 10 times.

Fights scenes are amazing. Fast, deadly, and full of energy. Jet Li here shows off some greatly performed moves. Handstand kick, triple air kick. Everything was done rather beautifully. They were long fight scenes, but it makes you want more and more.

I showed this movie to many friends, and they thought it was awesome. Many times, we had to rewind just to make sure we saw what we saw.

Great movie. 10/10
  • LetsSee
  • 6 de jun. de 2000
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7/10

Awesome martial arts

Though it doesn't rank quite as high as "Drunken Master II", "Fist of Legend" is still an amazing martial arts movie. Jet Li who is always exciting, shows his stuff here, and it is incredible. There are numerous fights in this movie the most impressive being the 7 minute fianle set inside a dojo. For anybody who likes martial arts films this film is not to be missed.
  • claudonio
  • 22 de fev. de 2001
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10/10

One of the best if not Jet li's finest.....

First of all to all the negative people that commented, I truly am ambiguous about your points about weak plots, translations, clichés and what not. This movie is almost like a tribute to Chinese connection only refined, intensified and Jet lified. On that basis alone what the hell is it with your complaints about the plot, clearly only those unfamiliar with this genre is that stupid to do so.

Personally this has to be one of my favorite martial arts flick if not the my fav of all. Simply because when I saw it for the first time it amazed and blew me away. The fighting scenes are purely awesome and raw as it is intense. The fewer use of wire works even made it so unique and natural. It really further showcased Jet li at his prime speed, strength, agility and flexibility projected on screen. The rest of the cast did good and that girl was cute. All the fight scenes are just mind blowing, specially the last one and the choreography's at it's finest level.

I've seen this quite a lot of times and a must see for any real martial arts fans. Truly a martial arts masterpiece.
  • sendoh15
  • 27 de mai. de 2007
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7/10

Lovers divided by their own warring nations

  • The-Sarkologist
  • 8 de fev. de 2012
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10/10

Best. Movie. Ever. Abe Lincoln agrees.

Never in the history of the universe has anyone ROCKED as much as Jet Li in Fist of Legend. Easily the BEST kung-fu movie of the 90's.

If I were Abraham Lincoln, I'd choose Jet Li as my body guard, then go kick some Johnny Reb ass...Jing Wu style. "Four score and seven years ago..." I'd say, "I ain't no dang sissy-boy, and I got no time for state rights!! Come on Jet, let's ROCK." the war would be over within a week. And John Wilkes Booth, you better think again!

The only way to make this movie better would be to give Jet Li some totally sweet shades...or a pet tiger.
  • lets_go_get_some_tacos
  • 18 de mai. de 2003
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7/10

salad-bowl loose remake of Bruce Lee's movie

  • r-c-s
  • 27 de set. de 2007
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2/10

This movie sux

Worse Jet Li movie ever. Basically its just another "not all japanese are bad" type of movie.

The action sux, too many camera flicks. The story sux too, full of cliches. And the girls, well I hope the people in HK will stop promoting Japanese girls, the media itself is doing a bad enough job right now.

If you haven't seen this movie yet better not waste money on it. Kiss of the Dragon is IMO the BEST jet li movie ever.

I'll give this movie a 2/10, not 1/10 cause its got one of my favorite actor Jet Li in it.
  • hepasto
  • 4 de set. de 2002
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