DRAGON: THE BRUCE LEE STORY (B-): As long as you go into the movie knowing that this is Bruce's Lee's life story filtered through a romantic Hollywood lens and a Hong Kong action mindset then I think there's some nice pleasures to be had here. The biggest treat here is Jason Scott Lee's big performance that ably captures the special qualities that made Bruce so magnetic and charismatic to his fans. The broad dramatic strokes (including a controversial inclusion of Eastern fantasy) of Bruce's life combined with Randy Edelman's famous romantic soundtrack score can be quite enjoyable, but they walk a thin line with being schmaltzy as well. I think they are at their best when Bruce is dealing with racism and when The Big Boss becomes a hit. If you're looking for a primer on what made Bruce a legend, this is decent stuff. If you want something deeper about Bruce Lee the man behind the legend, something beyond the charisma, action, and skeleton of his life, then this isn't it.
Review of Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
