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- 1973
- R
- 1 h 42 m
- 1973
- R
- 1 h 42 m
Summary A martial artist agrees to spy on a reclusive crime lord using his invitation to a tournament there as cover.
Directed By: Robert Clouse
Written By: Michael Allin, Bruce Lee
- 1973
- R
- 1 h 42 m
- 1973
- R
- 1 h 42 m
Enter the Dragon
7.5
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Summary A martial artist agrees to spy on a reclusive crime lord using his invitation to a tournament there as cover.
Directed By: Robert Clouse
Written By: Michael Allin, Bruce Lee
Where to Watch
Top Cast
Metascore
Universal Acclaim
Based on 16 Critic Reviews
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88% Positive
14 Reviews
14 Reviews
13% Mixed
2 Reviews
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim
Based on 16 Critic Reviews
83
88% Positive
14 Reviews
14 Reviews
13% Mixed
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Bruce Lee was the Fred Astaire of chop-socky, and Enter the Dragon represents his finest work.
Even though the movie was, in a lot of ways, a glorious mess, it turned out to be a huge success on just about every level.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 44 User Ratings
7.5
75% Positive
33 Ratings
33 Ratings
25% Mixed
11 Ratings
11 Ratings
0% Negative
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User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 44 User Ratings
7.5
75% Positive
33 Ratings
33 Ratings
25% Mixed
11 Ratings
11 Ratings
0% Negative
0 Ratings
0 Ratings
A true classic and a huge success to all martial arts entertainment. Bruce Lee showing both physical and philosophical moments in the silver screen was what made him a true legend.
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A pop culture gem of a film, watching "Enter the Dragon" is like watching a comic book come to life but without any of the superpowers. Lee's choreography and super hard work/passion shines especially when placed in well-shot locations that take advantage of different fighting scenarios. The entire film crew deliver a piece of work that is rich with culture, colours, music, period pieces from the 70s, and of course, action where the post production sound effects make you feel every bone crushing hit the actors deliver to each other. The film is light on plot, but honestly, the plot is not the focus, but rather, an excusable vehicle to showcase Lee's unprecedented work where the villains get what they deserve and the heroes do their best to reach their dreams. The amount of passion put into the film just leaps off the screen and everybody involved deserves an applause. There is a reason why it sparked the popularity of Martial Arts and helped inspire many others from filmmakers to bodybuilders. I bow my head down to the late great **** I'll make sure to keep my eyes on the prize!
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If you want plot and thespian displays, well, look elsewhere. For action, you can't top this film.
Ripping entertainment overall, with just enough meat for amateur sociologists.
The movie can be flat-out fun, a sort of carnival of combat that can turn even a sophisticated audience into a group of gawking kids at a Saturday matinee.
The picture is expertly made and well‐meshed; it moves like lightning and brims with color.
Movie from the 70s, so expect some bad scenes and old fashion. Sometimes the pictures are looking even ridiculous. But the story is not bad and some of the actions scenes are showing great martial art skills.
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Not really my kind of film but it was entertaining. The kung-fu action sequences were exciting. There wasn't enough bloody violence. There was very little gore. It was mostly just people getting punched and kicked in the head. The music and the style are excellent and the athleticism of the stars is outstanding. Shame that the story is a bit confusing and unimpressive and that the pace is too slow.
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Awards
National Film Preservation Board, USA
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
