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Bruce Lee excels in all the aspects of the making of this film . With some great fight scenes, it builds up to a climax when Tang faces the American fighter Colt at the Roman Colosseum.
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Apart from his dynamic self-choreographed fights, Lee demonstrates his acting talent, showing incredible intensity and emotion in avenging the death of his master.
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This is the film that made Bruce Lee a cult icon hailed as the best martial arts star ever.
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Jakie Chen demonstrates that he not only is a great martial artist, but also a great actor by injecting comedy into the story; the way he is mistreated by his master is funny in itself.
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Chan showed his ingenuity in choreographing some intricate kung fu fight scenes using objects around him -- even a telephone. Apart from that, it has some great fighting and trademark Jackie Chan humor.
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Although it is often compared to the original, this film can stand on its own due to his energetic kung fu style.
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This movie proves why Li was a champion and showcases his talent, especially during his solo demonstration with a broad sword, a lance and a three-sectional staff. This is classic kung fu -- less talking, more fighting.
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Lee realized his dream of lifting the martial arts epic out of B-grade obscurity and making it available to mainstream audiences by employing an all-star cast (Chow Yun-Fat, Michelle Yeoh and Zhang Ziyi) and one of the best choreographers (Woo-ping Yuen) to weave a mystical tale of romance, magic and adventure.
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Seven Samurai is a brilliant cinematographic achievement. The life and traditions of the samurai are intricately explored, and Kurosawa fills the epic saga with action, suspense, humor, romance, and heartbreak.
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It has plenty of impressive fast-kicking action, the best of which is showcased in the trials and the training.
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