The defence The Prestige Tourist
“Ambition earns the room.”
The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.
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Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
Drama · History · Action · 1993
This film is a glimpse into the life, love and the unconquerable spirit of the legendary Bruce Lee. From a childhood of rigorous martial arts training, Lee realizes his dream of opening his own kung-fu school in America. Before long, he is discovered by a Hollywood producer and begins a meteoric rise to fame and an all too short reign as one the most charismatic action heroes in cinema history.
Movie details
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
“The mystery. The life. The love. The legend.”
1993 Drama · History · Action 1h 59m
Critical arithmetic
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TMDB
6.9 / 10
Community rating
This film is a glimpse into the life, love and the unconquerable spirit of the legendary Bruce Lee. From a childhood of rigorous martial arts training, Lee realizes his dream of opening his own kung-fu school in America. Before long, he is discovered by a Hollywood producer and begins a meteoric rise to fame and an all too short reign as one the most charismatic action heroes in cinema history.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Rob Cohen
Written by
John Raffo · Edward Khmara · Rob Cohen
Jason Scott Lee
Bruce Lee
Lauren Holly
Linda Lee
Robert Wagner
Bill Krieger
Michael Learned
Vivian Emery
Nancy Kwan
Gussie Yang
Lim Kay Tong
Philip Tan
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Ric Young
Bruce's Father
Court is in session
Put Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.