1 hr 23 min
Episode 32 - Fist of Fury & Fist of Legend The Good, The Bad and The Remake: Movie Podcast
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- Film Reviews
Two of the greatest performers in martial arts history go head-to-head this week.
Firstly, one of the most iconic actors of all time, the inimitable, the game-changing, the one and only Bruce Lee. Before Enter the Dragon made him a worldwide star, Fist of Fury (AKA The Chinese Connection) displays Lee's furious speed and charisma in a barnstorming action adventure. Awesome fights, gorgeous cinematography and an early 20th century tale of honour and conspiracy.
Twenty years later, the equally incredible yet, stylistically, very different Jet Li took on the same role in Fist of Legend, teaming up with legendary choreographer Yuen Woo-ping in the process. The styles of fighting and film are massively different, but are the results? And who will come out on top?
FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!
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If you're interested in the team's views on non-remake properties, you can follow us on Letterboxd:
Neal's profile - https://boxd.it/1EHhT
Ben's profile - https://boxd.it/1lH3J
We want your feedback, 3-word reviews and suggestions for any other films that have been remade, so find us in these places:
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Goodbadremake/
and on Twitter: twitter.com/GoodBadRemake
And get in touch here: goodbadremake@gmail.com
Music is 'Bring Me the West' by phlaala
Two of the greatest performers in martial arts history go head-to-head this week.
Firstly, one of the most iconic actors of all time, the inimitable, the game-changing, the one and only Bruce Lee. Before Enter the Dragon made him a worldwide star, Fist of Fury (AKA The Chinese Connection) displays Lee's furious speed and charisma in a barnstorming action adventure. Awesome fights, gorgeous cinematography and an early 20th century tale of honour and conspiracy.
Twenty years later, the equally incredible yet, stylistically, very different Jet Li took on the same role in Fist of Legend, teaming up with legendary choreographer Yuen Woo-ping in the process. The styles of fighting and film are massively different, but are the results? And who will come out on top?
FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!
Subscribe, follow and get in touch in these places:
If you're interested in the team's views on non-remake properties, you can follow us on Letterboxd:
Neal's profile - https://boxd.it/1EHhT
Ben's profile - https://boxd.it/1lH3J
We want your feedback, 3-word reviews and suggestions for any other films that have been remade, so find us in these places:
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Goodbadremake/
and on Twitter: twitter.com/GoodBadRemake
And get in touch here: goodbadremake@gmail.com
Music is 'Bring Me the West' by phlaala
1 hr 23 min