From sitting there fuming to unloading a barrage of punches on those that stand in his way, killing them, to outright stabbing someone. Lee does well to portray the increasing anger as the movie goes on. That grief and anger leads him to hunting down the Japanese and ultimately go on a killing spree, a dark path for the martial artist. We see Chen Zhen grieve more so than his fellow Chinese counterparts. In Fist of Fury we get deep lessons on revenge, injustice and the dark road that can accompany the two. The lessons of Bruce Lee permeate long past his passing. While I don’t have a problem with the Geisha dance, it just seems out of place in the movie. The Japanese are entertaining the new Russian fighter that Lee will have to fight and she’s dancing and get’s near naked. There was also the scene with the Geisha dancing girl that was completely out of place. Him actually getting to Lee and hurting him a little is also a bit far fetched for me, he’s very obviously slower and nowhere near as trained as Lee. That’s a little too far of a stretch for me. For example, Bruce Lee picks up an entire carriage (obviously it’s assisted by wire) but suspension of disbelief is required here, as with many other movies. There are a couple plot twist and “holy crap” moments in the movie. In addition to that, the story behind Fist of Fury is quite good for the time it came out. That said, it doesn’t really take away the quality of the movie. Film and audio editing weren’t quite there and the film is overdubbed due to the original version being in Chinese. Keep in mind, the film came out in Hong Kong in 1972. The fight scenes are extensive and, while they can feel long, keep you in the movie. Obviously the fight scenes are fantastic in Fist of Fury. This happened in 2021, which shows the historical significance the movie has held throughout the years. From laughing at a small Japanese man challenging the martial arts master to Bruce Lee dressing as a telephone repair man and old guy, there’s plenty that will get you laughing.Īlso, a fun fact, Fist of Fury became the first movie to be dubbed into the Australian language of Noongar. In addition to the stunning choreography that you can expect, Bruce Lee has a great sense of humor as well. It becomes clear that the Japanese have been up to something and Bruce Lee sets out to find why. While some agree that it was of natural causes, Lee’s character suspects otherwise. Chen Zhen (Bruce Lee) and his gym’s master has mysteriously died. The premise behind Fist of Fury is simple, honestly. Also known as The Chinese Connection, the movie elevated Lee’s eventual rise to superstardom in the western world. Bruce Lee’s Fist of Fury was the second film the martial arts legend starred in and it took off. Eight out of 10.Fist of Fury starts an entire sub franchise that eventually starred Jackie Chan and Jet Li in the Chen Zhen role but that’s a review for another day. Good, solid action entertainment, a must for martial arts fans. Bruce is indeed at his best, proving his physical prowess at every turn and displaying that memorable screen presence. The acting is just fine from everybody concerned. The villains are wonderfully despicable you love to hate them, and eagerly anticipate the inevitable showdown between Bruce and characters such as Petrov (Robert Baker), a massive Russian who shows off his superhuman strength in one amusing segment. It also offers a little dose of romance, as Chen hopes to marry the girl whom he loves (Nora Miao). Lo and Bruce get your attention and keep it with their many intense fight sequences. There's some pretty delicious gore in this lively affair, which goes on a bit long at one hour and 47 minutes, but it still has much to recommend it. He takes on all comers, while the carnage mounts. Naturally, Chen swears to solve the crime and get some revenge. Not only that, but he just might have been murdered, to boot. Taking place at the turn of the 20th century, it stars Bruce as Chen Zhen, a student who returns to his school to learn that the beloved "Master" has died. It's a tale of bigotry, as the Japanese in Shanghai treat their Chinese counterparts with contempt, and demean them. This also features some funny comedy, and some particularly potent drama. But there's more here going on than that. It of course serves its purpose of dishing out lots of great combat (complete with hilarious over use of "impact" sounds). Written & directed by Wei Lo (who also plays the role of The Inspector), "The Chinese Connection" is simply a classic Bruce Lee martial arts film.
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