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A simple masterpiece
Whoopi Goldberg gives an unbelievable performance in this film. I have never seen her do anything that holds a candle to this. Oprah Winfrey as well. Danny Glover is outstanding. This is a very sad story... the tears will pour early on, but it is well told. An excellent script, terrific performances. This is a must see. ... Read more

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I Love this movie!!!
I watch this movie when I need some good "mind candy" entertainment. Having just come back from vacation in Jamaica, it was even more of a joy to watch. Robin Williams is (as always) great fun to watch. Peter O'Toole is classic as the disdainful British expat. Jimmy Cliff is a bonus! Don't expect anything deep, just a bit of parody and fun!

Give it to me on DVD PLEASE!!!
The scene where Eugene Levy and Rick Moranis hit the beach is one of the funiest 5 minutes on film I've ever seen!

This movie HAS TO be rereleased on DVD. Will somebody PLEASE tell the studio that if Power Ranger Movies can be on DVD, why not a cult classic like Club Paradise?!!!

Wish you were on vacation feelgood perfection
There is something about the atmosphere of this movie that really sticks with me over the years. The music and the cinema really does take me on vacation... a vacation from work, the weather, everything. It's zany and non-sensical flick but still maintains that metal drum sand-in-the-shoes goodness.

Certainly, I couldn't call this movie without flaws but it is a perfect fit for those moments when you are harried at work, tired of TV and can't slip out for that vacation just yet. If you watch it in the winter months, I'll bet you'll find yourself wanting to see it again days after.

"Funny stuff" for SCTV, Caddy Shack, Animal House lovers
My title refers to Eugene Levy (if you saw most of SCTV, you know what I'm referring to) but Club Paradise has an interesting, if predictable, plot and enough "situations" to allow the all-star cast to ham it up.

Robin Williams, Andrea Martin, Rick Moranis, Eugene Levy, Peter O'Toole, Joe Flaherty, Jimmy Cliff(!), Twiggy plays it straight a la Blues Brothers and is lovely.

Harold Ramis' direction, again, has the perfect touch.

Oh, did I mention the reggae soundtrack is terrific?

An 80's Masterpiece
I've always said that if I'm ever fortunate enough to meet either Rick Moranis or Eugene Levy, I'm going to surprise them by saying their finest comedic hour could very well be Barry Steinberg, Barry Neigh--smoke meats. So classic. Especially when under the influence of Johnny...ya know, Johnny, J's, joints... ... Read more

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Steven Spielberg, proving he's one of the few modern filmmakers who has the visual fluency to be capable of making a great silent film, took a melodramatic, D.W. Griffith-inspired approach to filming Alice Walker's novel. His tactics made the film controversial, but also a popular hit. You can argue with the appropriateness of Spielberg's decision, but his astonishing facility with images is undeniable--from the exhilarating and eye-popping opening shots of children playing in paradisiacal purple fields to the way he conveys the brutality of a rape by showing hanging leather belts banging against the head of the shaking bed. In a way it's a shame that Whoopi Goldberg, a stage monologist who made her screen debut in this movie, went on to become so famous, because it was, in part, her unfamiliarity that made her understated performance as Celie so effective. (This may be the first and last time that the adjective understated can be applied to Goldberg.) Nominated for 11 Academy Awards, including best picture and actress (supporting players Oprah Winfrey and Margaret Avery were also nominated), it was quite a scandal--and a crushing blow to Spielberg--when it won none. --Jim Emerson ... Read more

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Stunning, effective and heart-felt...
I saw this within the first week of its release, and I was profoundly shaken by its power. Spielberg, after "E.T." proved himself as a director to be reckoned with. Too bad the Academy didn't think so. There's little to be known about the plight of rural Black landowners during the depression, so we're relying on Alice Walker's novel as the basis of the riveting narrative of Celie's journey through a remarkable life. I remember protests against the film because of Danny Glover's wonderfully centered mean guy (even though he's the ultimate, sad hero). I've seen nastier people in White-centered films, and Danny's nastiness doesn't even come close. Still, he was deserving of a nomination, showing many layers of a complicated character. I really think this is a women-driven film, since the best characters (and acting) came from the many fine women's roles. Whoopi was certainly wonderful, though she didn't show up until a half hour into the film. Celie's young character, played with wonderful strength and pathos by Desreta Jackson was appealing. Akosua Busia was confident, as was Dana Ivey, in a bit of inspired casting, as the rich white woman, a grand display of idiocy and ignorance. Rae Dawn Chong's character should've been developed more, since she figured significantly in the final outcome. Oprah, of course, was the most memorable character, since she had the showiest role...or did she? I wanna know what happened to Margaret Avery (Shug). To me, she gave the best performance in the film. Trashy, sweet, soft, sensitive...she had to do it all. Her final scene with her father brought tears, her strength of character made Celie the strong character that she became. Her career should've taken off after this film. The women are the driving force in this film, and there's not a weak one in the bunch. Larry Fishburne (Swain) had one of his first roles, and Willard Pugh was delightful as Harpo...and whatever happened to him? I loved Avery the most, but Glover, after a great role the previous year in "Places in the Heart", showed great versatility. Overall, this is a film of passion, warmth and emotion. It's always been one of my favorites. The DVD version is lacking in too many ways; I'm sure an anniversary version will be coming out soon. Commentaries would be nice, since most of those involved are still around. I was a bit annoyed that I had to turn the disc over during Celie's most life-affirming scene. There was also protest that this film was nominated for 11 Oscars and won nothing, suggesting anti-Black behavior from the Academy. 8 years earlier, "The Turning Point" was also nominated for 11 Oscars and won nothing. As one critic said, "Does this mean the Academy is anti-tutu?" The whole argument is silly, and no one can explain why Spielberg won the Directors Guild award though no Oscar nomination...this is a great argument for people to ignore awards and critics. This film is a delight...sad, humorous, insightful...and very powerful. You should see this, and have tissues handy. When Shug hugs her father at the end, the power of the music and the moment can't help but take you away. Then, of course, there's the final moment when Celie sees her kids... Then there's Oprah, snapping out of her funk and announcing that she's home again. See it. Love it. It's worth it.

"Miss Celie, I Feels Like Singin'!"
I just bought this disc and watched it last night. I bawled my eyes out. I haven't seen it in many years and had forgotten what an incredible film it is. I gave it only 4 stars because of what many other reviewers have said about the DVD -- it's not double-layered and requires a "flip" right after Celie and Shug kiss.

I was particularly moved by Oprah Winfrey's performance. We all know her as OPRAH now. I'd forgotten how amazing she was in COLOR PURPLE.

I think if Spielberg made this movie today he might not shy away from some of the heavier themes like he did in 1985. But his filmmaking technique was incredible for this film. It plays like an old-fashioned Hollywood movie. The colors are gorgeous. (How did they get all those perfectly purple flowers in that field ? ) The camera work is exciting.

Everyone has their "crying" moments in COLOR PURPLE. These are mine: 1. The breakup of the sisters ("Ain't no mountain, ain't no sea..."). 2. Celie gets the letter ("I got two children..."). 3. God's Tryin To Tell You Something ("See daddy, even singers got soul") and, of course, 4. The end.

It's about life. It's about love. It's about us. Thank you Alice Walker, Steven Spielberg, and Whoopi.

"It's about time we had some stability around here."
This film received 11 Oscar Nominations back in 1985, won none of them(Shame on you, Academy voters!), and really should have won Best Picture over "Out of Africa." Whoopi Goldberg never got another role like this one, showing her incredible and untapped acting talent by way of Steven Spielberg's inspired and altogether ambitious direction. Mr. Spielberg was not even nominated for Best Director(Shame on you, Academy voters!). It was great to hear that he did win the Director's Guild Award(handed out by his peers), but this horrible oversight still needles me to this day. Back to the acting. Oprah Winfrey was given an Oscar nomination, as was Margaret Avery, but there are so many stunning performances here from the entire cast that pointing out any standout performances is nearly impossible. There is also some clever film editing(certainly the most under-rated facet of filmmaking), that keeps the film constantly fresh and the story moving forward with some fantastic cinematography. The only thing that breaks the continuity is that the character "Celie" is played by two different actresses, while her sister "Nettie" is played by a single actress both at a young age and when she is older. It is really a small discrepancy given that both actresses that play "Celie" are excellent(in particular, Whoopi Goldberg). For those who know only Whoopi's fairly lame films like "Burglar," I guarantee you will be pleasantly surprised by her amazing work here. There are many moments in the film that are so genuinely touching and heartfelt that by the end of the final scene I suddenly realized that it never felt so good to cry. This is easily one of my favorite "Spielberg" films. Everything about this movie is gorgeous! Thank you.

Definitely A Classic
A black movie nominated for 11 Oscars should hint every citizen that this movie is definitely beyond a classic. It, in every way epitomizes the plight of being black in the United States. Every person should have this DVD in their collection and reflect on the better things of life & respect evry human being. Whoopi Goldberg, Margaret Avery, Danny Glover, Oprah Winfrey, Congratulations to you all. Fabolous performances. I hope that the Academy of Film can give the African American society a chance to bloom their talent. Its really not fair. I mean talent is out there and it is not being regarded in anyway. Once the black man is allowed to make movies then he should be recognized on the same grounds with the white man.

A Very Inspiring Movie.
Usually when people hear the names Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey, we usually think of Day Time Talk Shows and comedic film roles. Both women as well as the other cast of the film deliver awesome performances as African Americans fighting to survive in a predominately white town. The movie will make you have a new take on life no matter what race you are. It teaches you respect and loyalty, as well as passion for the people you love. If you are a fan of Forrest Gump and other movies that whisk you away to different eras, you will love this. One of Spieldberg's best. ... Read more

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Robin Williams went through a period in the mid '80s when he looked like he'd turned into the next Richard Pryor: yet another brilliant standup comic neutered by the script mills of the Hollywood studios. Indeed, Williams seems almost like a spectator in this film, reacting to a supporting cast extremely deep in talent doing what they can with the mediocre script by Brian Doyle-Murray and director Harold Ramis. Williams plays a heroic Chicago fireman, who is injured and retires after saving several lives in a fire. He takes his insurance settlement and buys a resort on a poor Caribbean island (the film was shot in Jamaica). He spends the rest of the time playing straight man to a gaggle of guests that includes such SCTV alumni as Rick Moranis, Andrea Gross, Eugene Levy, and Robin Duke, as well as Jimmy Cliff and Peter O'Toole. Occasionally rising to the level of mild amusement, Club Paradise is, disappointingly, little more than a series of hit-and-miss sketches strung together by the feeblest of plots. --Marshall Fine ... Read more

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I Love this movie!!!
I watch this movie when I need some good "mind candy" entertainment. Having just come back from vacation in Jamaica, it was even more of a joy to watch. Robin Williams is (as always) great fun to watch. Peter O'Toole is classic as the disdainful British expat. Jimmy Cliff is a bonus! Don't expect anything deep, just a bit of parody and fun!

Give it to me on DVD PLEASE!!!
The scene where Eugene Levy and Rick Moranis hit the beach is one of the funiest 5 minutes on film I've ever seen!

This movie HAS TO be rereleased on DVD. Will somebody PLEASE tell the studio that if Power Ranger Movies can be on DVD, why not a cult classic like Club Paradise?!!!

Wish you were on vacation feelgood perfection
There is something about the atmosphere of this movie that really sticks with me over the years. The music and the cinema really does take me on vacation... a vacation from work, the weather, everything. It's zany and non-sensical flick but still maintains that metal drum sand-in-the-shoes goodness.

Certainly, I couldn't call this movie without flaws but it is a perfect fit for those moments when you are harried at work, tired of TV and can't slip out for that vacation just yet. If you watch it in the winter months, I'll bet you'll find yourself wanting to see it again days after.

"Funny stuff" for SCTV, Caddy Shack, Animal House lovers
My title refers to Eugene Levy (if you saw most of SCTV, you know what I'm referring to) but Club Paradise has an interesting, if predictable, plot and enough "situations" to allow the all-star cast to ham it up.

Robin Williams, Andrea Martin, Rick Moranis, Eugene Levy, Peter O'Toole, Joe Flaherty, Jimmy Cliff(!), Twiggy plays it straight a la Blues Brothers and is lovely.

Harold Ramis' direction, again, has the perfect touch.

Oh, did I mention the reggae soundtrack is terrific?

An 80's Masterpiece
I've always said that if I'm ever fortunate enough to meet either Rick Moranis or Eugene Levy, I'm going to surprise them by saying their finest comedic hour could very well be Barry Steinberg, Barry Neigh--smoke meats. So classic. Especially when under the influence of Johnny...ya know, Johnny, J's, joints... ... Read more

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If you've seen the pilot you have to see this!
Silverhawks was one of the best 80's seruesm next to Transformers and Thundercats. I love the music, especially when Bluegrass starts wailing on his guitar. This episode is one of the best. Mon-star is trying to steal gold and this time he has a weapon the Silverhawks might not be able to beat. The tension is great as the Silverhawks try to battle a ray that can turn them into dinnerwear! ... Read more

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The title says it all
This Tarzan spoof may have been racy back in 1975, but it looks tame today. Normally this sort of "raunchy" humor would have me lying on the floor clutching my stomach with tears of laughter streaming down my face. I didn't laugh once.
An American edit of a French cartoon with American voiceovers; the "plot" centres on Shame's efforts to rescue his girlfriend June from the movie's anatomically incorrect villain, who resembles a bald Cruella De Vil. However there is one memorable scene of marching male members (that's correct), complete with army helmets! It's safe to presume I'm not ruining anything by saying they don't fire bullets. The 10 second sequence showing the creation of these soldiers is the only part of the entire film which is mildly funny but the ending is original, to say the least and is solely what earns the movie an extra star.
There are also a couple of memorable scenes involving an enthusiastically amorous chimp. John Belushi and Bill Murray made their film debuts here (or rather their voices did). But in the long run you're better off watching some SOUTH PARK reruns instead.

The title says it all
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An American edit of a French cartoon with American voiceovers; the "plot" centres on Shame's efforts to rescue his girlfriend June from the movie's anatomically incorrect villain, who resembles a bald Cruella De Vil. However there is one memorable scene of marching male members (that's correct), complete with army helmets forming a nazi swastika! It's safe to presume I'm not ruining anything by saying they don't fire bullets. The 10 second sequence showing the creation of these soldiers is the only part of the entire film which is mildly funny, and the ending is original, to say the least.
There are also a couple of funny scenes involving an enthusiastically amorous chimp. John Belushi and Bill Murray made their film debuts here (or rather their voices did). ....

Cut beyond recognition
Originally saw this film by it's release title: "Tarzoon: Shame of the Jungle" and the cuts and edits required to remove the lead characters name in addition to the cuts made to make this have a R rating render this a slim shadow of the originally funny (albeit tasteless)animated comedy. This pale version of the original is basically worthless and difficult (if not impossible) to follow.

Cut
This is a cut version of the original. Still funny and entirely cleaned up. If your looking for the original uncut version dont buy this one. If you liked it the first time but dont want the raunchy stuff its okay. ... Read more

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Director Norman Jewison's (In the Heat of the Night) 1984 adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play explores the ramifications of racism and loyalty through the prism of blacks in the military, revealed through a murder mystery set in the 1940s deep South. Howard E. Rollins (Ragtime) plays a military investigator assigned to the murder of a drill instructor (Adolph Caesar) in charge of a black platoon. Under pressure from his superiors to wrap his investigation up quickly, Rollins instead delves deeply into the relationships between the despised drill instructor and his men, uncovering lies and animosity, and confronting the question of what it means to be black in a white man's world. Rollins is a riveting, stoic, and emotional lead, and Denzel Washington makes an early appearance as a soldier with a deep grudge against the drill instructor and a deep mistrust of Rollins' investigator. A powerfully written story that makes the most of its large and impressive ensemble cast, A Soldier's Story is a deeply affecting and worthwhile film. --Robert Lane ... Read more

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Definately one of my favorite American movies.
I think the first time I saw this movie, was an edited TV version. I usually don't watch TV because I'm annoyed by commercial interruptions. But, this film captured my interest because of how well it played out as flashbacks being put together to come to a conclusion about a murder. This is a suspenseful story with an unexpected conclusion.
Tynin, Louisiana 1944. A black non-commissioned officer was murdered. Shot to death on a roadside near a bridge, outside of a predominately black army base with only white officers. A black army officer lawyer (Howard Rollins, Jr.) comes from Washington D.C. to Louisiana to investigate the murder. No one has ever seen a black officer before and white officers only heard of the possibility that a black man could be an officer. As you can imagine, this black officer doesn't get much support from the white officers on the base.
This is a powerful film of perseverance, courage, determination, pride, and accomplishment against overwhelming odds. And the cast is fabulous. Howard Rollins, Jr. Adolph Caesar, David Alan Grier, Denzel Washington, Art Evans, David Harris, Larry Riley (as C.J. Memphis), Wings Hauser, and many other stars you know you've seen before. And it even includes Patti Labelle as Big Mary belting out some fabulous Southern Rockin' Blues.
This is my very favorite film that has Denzel Washington, although "Mississippi Masala" is a close second.

A Spellbinding Tale, Brilliantly Told
A phenomenal cast brings Charles Fuller's adaptation of his Pulitzer Prize-winning play to the big screen. Howard E. Rollins, Jr., is magnetic as the Army Captain sent to investigate the murder of a black Sergeant in Louisiana during World War II; his careful detective work uncovers the complex layers of racism (both externalized and internalized) that led up to the crime. Adolph Caesar gives a superb, Oscar-nominated performance as the (unsympathetic) victim whose story is told through a series of flashbacks. And Larry Riley, David Alan Grier, Robert Townsend, and the always-magnificent Denzel Washington register strongly in important supporting roles. Effective as both a mystery and a social commentary, this worthy nominee for the 1984 Best Picture Oscar is tightly directed by Norman Jewison.

The DVD presentation of this recent screen classic offers an excellent film-to-video transfer, featuring a sharp picture and crisp sound. The disc contains both the widescreen and fullscreen editions, and includes the original theatrical trailer. Also offered is a short but very moving 1999 documentary entitled "March to Freedom", which recounts several astonishing real-life stories of racism in the American armed forces during World War II. All-in-all, this is a highly recommended DVD that deserves a place in your home video library.

A must see
This is a must see movie. It features some of the best African-American actors and has a story line that everyone can relate to.

Excellent
I found this movie to be a beautifully done flick. I remember going to the movies with my family to go see it. I was only 6 years old when it came out, but I remembered it. It also came on TV quite a few times, so I watched it then too. I recommend this movie for everyone to see. It's very compelling.

A Soldiers Story
This is one of my favorite movies...It is about a black army officers death..It deals with racial tention and even racism within the black race..The investigation is headed up by a black high ranked officer which was very rare in those days and that causes problems too..U will see many stars Like Denzel Washington, the guy that plays Moesha's daddy, Howard E.Rollins from In the Heat of the Night, and even Patti LaBelle..This is an excellent film.. ... Read more

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One of the funniest movies ever created
What can I say? This movie is an abomination, but a truly enjoyable one. The "movie" actually features two other submovies, one of Bruce Lee in his "childhood" (one of his early movies with new dialogue trying to convince us it's about his life). During this extended flashback scene, he and his family members remenisce about his great-grandfather, the chinese king of the samurai (yes, you read that correctly), and we are confronted with yet another movie-in-a-movie. This time from some cheesy asian hack-fest in which the hero (supposedly Bruce's samurai great-grandfather) is covered in blood and kills hundreds upon hundreds of endless enemies. We end up seeing about 4 or 5 of these great-grandfather scenes randomly interspersed between scenes of Bruce's "childhood". After all this, we finally get back to the idiotic main plotline where there is a boxing match to determine Bruce Lee's "successor".
It will supply hours of comic relief, and is yet another shining example of human failure in film-making.

Buy this movie only to see a Legend be disgraced.
This movie has nothing to do with Bruce lee.. This movie often confuses karate with gung fu as well as Japanese culture with chinese. Has no plot and the tounament scenes have no actual fighting. This movie is a total hoax. Buy it if you want to feel pity for the makers. WARNING: There are no facts stated in this movie.. most of the the interview scenes were fake, you can tell from the contrasting video qualities and colors. If you can buy it for 3.00 or lower then buy it just to see how disgusting it is.

Do not buy this video
Do not buy this video. This is truly a disgrace to the Lee family, Bruce's legacy & all martial arts practioners & fans.

Bruce Who?
One of the more bizarre productions in the martial arts genre, "Fist of Fear, Touch of Death" is equal parts amateurish filmmaking coupled with scenes of unparalleled hilarity. Classic scene: At the one hour and ten minute mark of the film, there is a fight that has to rank as the funniest minute in all of martial arts cinema! The short and fat actor who makes this scene an instant classic takes physical comedy to new heights. Bruce Lee does not throw one blow in this film but no matter. That one scene and a few others are worth the price of the tape.

Don't Buy This Title also known as "Dragon and the Cobra".
To All Bruce Lee fans:

Do not buy this video. I bought this video back in 1993. It is a waste of money. It is a shame that the producers of this film shamed the name Bruce Lee by putting out this garbage video. ... Read more

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I could't remember the name of the bird
Thanks for clearing it up for me with this tape. Not only did this cartoon have great stories you actually LEARNED something at the end with Bluegrass and Copper Kid(the only annoying character). You were taught about the planets, stars, nebulas and such. You never see that anymore.

Lots of silvery and steely action!
I would give eight stars for this show. It is the best show I had ever seen. I LOVED this show a lot. I will give two thumbs up for this show. It tells and shows you how the heroic Silverhawks came to Limbo, and where Mon-Star was before he tried to destroy the Silverhawks. The meeting between Commander Stargrazer and the Silverhawks was good! It also shows how Lieutenant Quicksilver receives his bird pal, Tally Hawk. Tally Hawk's control panel was given to Quicksilver. It also shows their first ever confrontion with Mon-Star and the Mob. All in all, it is a great show! I would give anything for this show! -sighed-. ... Read more

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I Love this Movie!
Ok, as a Bruce Lee movie, this film ranks a 0 out of 5. The glaring "artistic liberties" are insulting...Bruce coming from a long line of samurai (despite the fact he was chinese), Bruce being rich, Bruce's voice over in every scene, and my favorite "Here's Bruce in his first film" (followed by a scene of an elderly chinese man jumping off a building). HOWEVER, despite the horrible "biography" of Bruce, this is the most HILARIOUS movie I've seen in years! I was in tears at parts..the eye plucking, Van Clief saving that girl, those thugs in the park ("You're asking for it mother! "), Aaron Banks' "interview" with Bruce (Thats a pretty sharp manouever!), and that director (I hope you're not one of those kids who's too afraid to get his hands dirty!). Granted, this film is horribly insulting to bruce, but I've seen worse (check out some of the dragon lee videos!). Oh, and my favorite line: "Whats wrong? Ain't 5 times enough for you! " Anyways, this is a terrible martial arts movie that happens to make my sides hurt laughing. A definite 5 stars!

KARATE KRAZY!
This is one of the best movies ever. Starring Bruce Lee and Fred Williamson. It was filmed at Madison Square Garden in 1979 and released in 1980 (I think). Some of the facts in the Bruce Lee story are very inaccurate but the outline is there. Bruce Lee's skill is EXTRAORDINARY. He is without doubt the greatest fighter who ever lived. Nobody can touch him. Fred Williamson is smooth and slick as usual. Watch the scene where he picks up htat little guy at the cab stop. I also reccomend ENTER THE DRAGON.

Bruceploitation at its unforgivable worst
Where oh where do I even begin? Fist of Fear, Touch of Death (also known as The Dragon and the Cobra) has to be the worst, most insulting Bruce Lee exploitation film of all time. I don't know what the filmmakers were thinking on this one; the only thing I can come up with is to think these guys were trying to invoke the spirit of Bruce Lee by insulting his memory to such hellish proportions that he would have to come back from the grave and make them pay for the wrong they have done. Just watching this cinematic monstrosity makes me feel dirty.

It is impossible to explain this "film." Oh, but there is so much to say. The movie opens at Madison Square Gardens on the night of the big 1979 karate championships. Thanks to promoter Aaron Banks, the winner of the big welter-weight fight is to be acclaimed as Bruce Lee's successor. Yes, you heard me right. First, though, Aaron Banks has to open a can of worms in an interview with our narrator of events, the agonizingly annoying Adolph Caesar. According to Banks, Bruce was killed by the mythical touch of death, in which such a powerful energy is forced into the victim's body that he drops dead three or four weeks later. How does he know? Well, his good friend Bruce was showing him the technique in the days before his premature death. This leads Caesar to ask the "obvious" question: will the new Bruce Lee successor also die from the touch of death?

Next we get to meet a few actual martial artists: including Ron Van Clief and Fred "the Hammer" Williamson (who keeps being mistaken for Harry Belafonte - I'm not making this up), although they don't actually fight. While all of this is going on, we are assaulted with random video clips of Bruce Lee interviews; these feature someone else's words inserted over Bruce's actual words. At one point, they have Bruce singing the praises of Aaron Banks, which really got my dander up. There is also a wee bit of fighting action in the ring early on, capped off by the most ridiculous thing I have ever seen-Bill Louie rips both of his opponents eyes out and, being the great sportsman that he is, tosses them into the audience. Sadly, this is by far the highlight of this whole experience. Much worse is yet to come.

Despite the fact that there is no first half, we are assaulted by a halftime show that lasts longer than the Orange Bowl halftime show. This is where the real insults to Bruce Lee are to be found. We watch film footage supposedly showing an 18-year-old Bruce Lee struggling to counter his parents' low opinion of karate and eventually leaving home. Bruce loves karate so much, we are told, because his great-great-grandfather was the greatest samurai warrior China ever saw. This isn't as impressive as it sounds, given the fact that there never were any Chinese samurai - they were all Japanese. In this completely fictional (and hopelessly inaccurate) life story of Bruce, we are also forced time and again to see fake footage within the fake footage of Bruce's impossible ancestor at work. The guy is an overweight slob who just goes around beating up everyone he meets; hitting a perfect 10 on the ridiculous meter, this old guy flies through the air with the greatest of ease and has a special talent of throwing his opponents up into trees (hmm, if I didn't know better, I might think that we're just seeing reversed video clips of guys jumping out of trees). Some foolish curse is supposedly associated with the old man to further make the bastardized history of Bruce Lee more mysterious. Finally, we get to the "main event," only to learn that Bruce Lee's "successor" will be one of two completely unknown kickboxers, one of whom apparently doesn't know he is actually allowed to kick as well as punch his opponent.

I know other reviewers have covered some of these inanities, but I can't stop. There is one moment in which we are shown footage of a young Bruce Lee in his first film-what we see, though, is about a two-second clip of some old man jumping off a roof. Then we are purportedly shown a clip from The Green Hornet: it is an expletive-laced scene in which "Kato" saves two women from being pawed over and worse by a gang of cretins. Big surprise, that wasn't Bruce Lee at all; that was Bill Louie, another overweight slob of a martial artist, "recreating" the role for our supposed entertainment.

This completely fictional portrayal of Bruce Lee's life is an insult that seems to cry out for retribution. My biggest fear is that someone unfamiliar with the real Bruce Lee may see this and get a hopelessly warped idea of the legend who cannot possibly rest in peace as long as a single copy of this film exists anywhere on earth. This "film" is just bloody awful. I would advise any Bruce Lee fans who watch this thing to do so in the daytime because you will be so outraged by what you see that you will not possibly be able to sleep for many hours if not days.

B Movie fans--buy this today!! Bruce Lee fans--don't bother.
As anyone who's seen Fist of Fear... knows, this is a disgrace to the memory of Bruce Lee. However...

In terms of B-movie appeal, this is an 11 out of 10. This expands the boundaries. There should be a C-movie category for this one. I won't go into particulars--a previous review listed most comic elements in the movie.

Being an avid fan of the bad movies that tried to be good movies, I cannot stop watching FF/TD. I show it to everyone. I laugh about it all the time. I don't know why this film isn't in a cult film hall of fame--probably too obscure. But one day, it will be, at the top of the list. Trust me.

If you love really bad movies, this is a gold mine, a work of art. And for $, how can you go wrong!

Bruce Lee's Life Liberal Interpretation
This is a movie to be viewed once and only once. I tried to watch it twice, but it made me realize how often people take advantage of the pain and suffering of others. I have one copy and I wish to sell it. That's why I'm giving it a 3 out 5....
...hoping to sell it soon. It is 90 minutes long and was recorded in EP (slow). Rated R (No one under 17) ... Read more

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Silverhawks
For those of you who grew up in the 80s youll know this show along with Thundercats and Transformers this show was a staple and here it is on video very hard to find ya know no one carries it I promise you its full of adventure and great songs a must have for reminising or a new generation ... Read more

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I Love this Movie!
Ok, as a Bruce Lee movie, this film ranks a 0 out of 5. The glaring "artistic liberties" are insulting...Bruce coming from a long line of samurai (despite the fact he was chinese), Bruce being rich, Bruce's voice over in every scene, and my favorite "Here's Bruce in his first film" (followed by a scene of an elderly chinese man jumping off a building). HOWEVER, despite the horrible "biography" of Bruce, this is the most HILARIOUS movie I've seen in years! I was in tears at parts..the eye plucking, Van Clief saving that girl, those thugs in the park ("You're asking for it mother! "), Aaron Banks' "interview" with Bruce (Thats a pretty sharp manouever!), and that director (I hope you're not one of those kids who's too afraid to get his hands dirty!). Granted, this film is horribly insulting to bruce, but I've seen worse (check out some of the dragon lee videos!). Oh, and my favorite line: "Whats wrong? Ain't 5 times enough for you! " Anyways, this is a terrible martial arts movie that happens to make my sides hurt laughing. A definite 5 stars!

KARATE KRAZY!
This is one of the best movies ever. Starring Bruce Lee and Fred Williamson. It was filmed at Madison Square Garden in 1979 and released in 1980 (I think). Some of the facts in the Bruce Lee story are very inaccurate but the outline is there. Bruce Lee's skill is EXTRAORDINARY. He is without doubt the greatest fighter who ever lived. Nobody can touch him. Fred Williamson is smooth and slick as usual. Watch the scene where he picks up htat little guy at the cab stop. I also reccomend ENTER THE DRAGON.

Bruceploitation at its unforgivable worst
Where oh where do I even begin? Fist of Fear, Touch of Death (also known as The Dragon and the Cobra) has to be the worst, most insulting Bruce Lee exploitation film of all time. I don't know what the filmmakers were thinking on this one; the only thing I can come up with is to think these guys were trying to invoke the spirit of Bruce Lee by insulting his memory to such hellish proportions that he would have to come back from the grave and make them pay for the wrong they have done. Just watching this cinematic monstrosity makes me feel dirty.

It is impossible to explain this "film." Oh, but there is so much to say. The movie opens at Madison Square Gardens on the night of the big 1979 karate championships. Thanks to promoter Aaron Banks, the winner of the big welter-weight fight is to be acclaimed as Bruce Lee's successor. Yes, you heard me right. First, though, Aaron Banks has to open a can of worms in an interview with our narrator of events, the agonizingly annoying Adolph Caesar. According to Banks, Bruce was killed by the mythical touch of death, in which such a powerful energy is forced into the victim's body that he drops dead three or four weeks later. How does he know? Well, his good friend Bruce was showing him the technique in the days before his premature death. This leads Caesar to ask the "obvious" question: will the new Bruce Lee successor also die from the touch of death?

Next we get to meet a few actual martial artists: including Ron Van Clief and Fred "the Hammer" Williamson (who keeps being mistaken for Harry Belafonte - I'm not making this up), although they don't actually fight. While all of this is going on, we are assaulted with random video clips of Bruce Lee interviews; these feature someone else's words inserted over Bruce's actual words. At one point, they have Bruce singing the praises of Aaron Banks, which really got my dander up. There is also a wee bit of fighting action in the ring early on, capped off by the most ridiculous thing I have ever seen-Bill Louie rips both of his opponents eyes out and, being the great sportsman that he is, tosses them into the audience. Sadly, this is by far the highlight of this whole experience. Much worse is yet to come.

Despite the fact that there is no first half, we are assaulted by a halftime show that lasts longer than the Orange Bowl halftime show. This is where the real insults to Bruce Lee are to be found. We watch film footage supposedly showing an 18-year-old Bruce Lee struggling to counter his parents' low opinion of karate and eventually leaving home. Bruce loves karate so much, we are told, because his great-great-grandfather was the greatest samurai warrior China ever saw. This isn't as impressive as it sounds, given the fact that there never were any Chinese samurai - they were all Japanese. In this completely fictional (and hopelessly inaccurate) life story of Bruce, we are also forced time and again to see fake footage within the fake footage of Bruce's impossible ancestor at work. The guy is an overweight slob who just goes around beating up everyone he meets; hitting a perfect 10 on the ridiculous meter, this old guy flies through the air with the greatest of ease and has a special talent of throwing his opponents up into trees (hmm, if I didn't know better, I might think that we're just seeing reversed video clips of guys jumping out of trees). Some foolish curse is supposedly associated with the old man to further make the bastardized history of Bruce Lee more mysterious. Finally, we get to the "main event," only to learn that Bruce Lee's "successor" will be one of two completely unknown kickboxers, one of whom apparently doesn't know he is actually allowed to kick as well as punch his opponent.

I know other reviewers have covered some of these inanities, but I can't stop. There is one moment in which we are shown footage of a young Bruce Lee in his first film-what we see, though, is about a two-second clip of some old man jumping off a roof. Then we are purportedly shown a clip from The Green Hornet: it is an expletive-laced scene in which "Kato" saves two women from being pawed over and worse by a gang of cretins. Big surprise, that wasn't Bruce Lee at all; that was Bill Louie, another overweight slob of a martial artist, "recreating" the role for our supposed entertainment.

This completely fictional portrayal of Bruce Lee's life is an insult that seems to cry out for retribution. My biggest fear is that someone unfamiliar with the real Bruce Lee may see this and get a hopelessly warped idea of the legend who cannot possibly rest in peace as long as a single copy of this film exists anywhere on earth. This "film" is just bloody awful. I would advise any Bruce Lee fans who watch this thing to do so in the daytime because you will be so outraged by what you see that you will not possibly be able to sleep for many hours if not days.

B Movie fans--buy this today!! Bruce Lee fans--don't bother.
As anyone who's seen Fist of Fear... knows, this is a disgrace to the memory of Bruce Lee. However...

In terms of B-movie appeal, this is an 11 out of 10. This expands the boundaries. There should be a C-movie category for this one. I won't go into particulars--a previous review listed most comic elements in the movie.

Being an avid fan of the bad movies that tried to be good movies, I cannot stop watching FF/TD. I show it to everyone. I laugh about it all the time. I don't know why this film isn't in a cult film hall of fame--probably too obscure. But one day, it will be, at the top of the list. Trust me.

If you love really bad movies, this is a gold mine, a work of art. And for $, how can you go wrong!

Bruce Lee's Life Liberal Interpretation
This is a movie to be viewed once and only once. I tried to watch it twice, but it made me realize how often people take advantage of the pain and suffering of others. I have one copy and I wish to sell it. That's why I'm giving it a 3 out 5....
...hoping to sell it soon. It is 90 minutes long and was recorded in EP (slow). Rated R (No one under 17) ... Read more

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I Love this Movie!
Ok, as a Bruce Lee movie, this film ranks a 0 out of 5. The glaring "artistic liberties" are insulting...Bruce coming from a long line of samurai (despite the fact he was chinese), Bruce being rich, Bruce's voice over in every scene, and my favorite "Here's Bruce in his first film" (followed by a scene of an elderly chinese man jumping off a building). HOWEVER, despite the horrible "biography" of Bruce, this is the most HILARIOUS movie I've seen in years! I was in tears at parts..the eye plucking, Van Clief saving that girl, those thugs in the park ("You're asking for it mother! "), Aaron Banks' "interview" with Bruce (Thats a pretty sharp manouever!), and that director (I hope you're not one of those kids who's too afraid to get his hands dirty!). Granted, this film is horribly insulting to bruce, but I've seen worse (check out some of the dragon lee videos!). Oh, and my favorite line: "Whats wrong? Ain't 5 times enough for you! " Anyways, this is a terrible martial arts movie that happens to make my sides hurt laughing. A definite 5 stars!

KARATE KRAZY!
This is one of the best movies ever. Starring Bruce Lee and Fred Williamson. It was filmed at Madison Square Garden in 1979 and released in 1980 (I think). Some of the facts in the Bruce Lee story are very inaccurate but the outline is there. Bruce Lee's skill is EXTRAORDINARY. He is without doubt the greatest fighter who ever lived. Nobody can touch him. Fred Williamson is smooth and slick as usual. Watch the scene where he picks up htat little guy at the cab stop. I also reccomend ENTER THE DRAGON.

Bruceploitation at its unforgivable worst
Where oh where do I even begin? Fist of Fear, Touch of Death (also known as The Dragon and the Cobra) has to be the worst, most insulting Bruce Lee exploitation film of all time. I don't know what the filmmakers were thinking on this one; the only thing I can come up with is to think these guys were trying to invoke the spirit of Bruce Lee by insulting his memory to such hellish proportions that he would have to come back from the grave and make them pay for the wrong they have done. Just watching this cinematic monstrosity makes me feel dirty.

It is impossible to explain this "film." Oh, but there is so much to say. The movie opens at Madison Square Gardens on the night of the big 1979 karate championships. Thanks to promoter Aaron Banks, the winner of the big welter-weight fight is to be acclaimed as Bruce Lee's successor. Yes, you heard me right. First, though, Aaron Banks has to open a can of worms in an interview with our narrator of events, the agonizingly annoying Adolph Caesar. According to Banks, Bruce was killed by the mythical touch of death, in which such a powerful energy is forced into the victim's body that he drops dead three or four weeks later. How does he know? Well, his good friend Bruce was showing him the technique in the days before his premature death. This leads Caesar to ask the "obvious" question: will the new Bruce Lee successor also die from the touch of death?

Next we get to meet a few actual martial artists: including Ron Van Clief and Fred "the Hammer" Williamson (who keeps being mistaken for Harry Belafonte - I'm not making this up), although they don't actually fight. While all of this is going on, we are assaulted with random video clips of Bruce Lee interviews; these feature someone else's words inserted over Bruce's actual words. At one point, they have Bruce singing the praises of Aaron Banks, which really got my dander up. There is also a wee bit of fighting action in the ring early on, capped off by the most ridiculous thing I have ever seen-Bill Louie rips both of his opponents eyes out and, being the great sportsman that he is, tosses them into the audience. Sadly, this is by far the highlight of this whole experience. Much worse is yet to come.

Despite the fact that there is no first half, we are assaulted by a halftime show that lasts longer than the Orange Bowl halftime show. This is where the real insults to Bruce Lee are to be found. We watch film footage supposedly showing an 18-year-old Bruce Lee struggling to counter his parents' low opinion of karate and eventually leaving home. Bruce loves karate so much, we are told, because his great-great-grandfather was the greatest samurai warrior China ever saw. This isn't as impressive as it sounds, given the fact that there never were any Chinese samurai - they were all Japanese. In this completely fictional (and hopelessly inaccurate) life story of Bruce, we are also forced time and again to see fake footage within the fake footage of Bruce's impossible ancestor at work. The guy is an overweight slob who just goes around beating up everyone he meets; hitting a perfect 10 on the ridiculous meter, this old guy flies through the air with the greatest of ease and has a special talent of throwing his opponents up into trees (hmm, if I didn't know better, I might think that we're just seeing reversed video clips of guys jumping out of trees). Some foolish curse is supposedly associated with the old man to further make the bastardized history of Bruce Lee more mysterious. Finally, we get to the "main event," only to learn that Bruce Lee's "successor" will be one of two completely unknown kickboxers, one of whom apparently doesn't know he is actually allowed to kick as well as punch his opponent.

I know other reviewers have covered some of these inanities, but I can't stop. There is one moment in which we are shown footage of a young Bruce Lee in his first film-what we see, though, is about a two-second clip of some old man jumping off a roof. Then we are purportedly shown a clip from The Green Hornet: it is an expletive-laced scene in which "Kato" saves two women from being pawed over and worse by a gang of cretins. Big surprise, that wasn't Bruce Lee at all; that was Bill Louie, another overweight slob of a martial artist, "recreating" the role for our supposed entertainment.

This completely fictional portrayal of Bruce Lee's life is an insult that seems to cry out for retribution. My biggest fear is that someone unfamiliar with the real Bruce Lee may see this and get a hopelessly warped idea of the legend who cannot possibly rest in peace as long as a single copy of this film exists anywhere on earth. This "film" is just bloody awful. I would advise any Bruce Lee fans who watch this thing to do so in the daytime because you will be so outraged by what you see that you will not possibly be able to sleep for many hours if not days.

B Movie fans--buy this today!! Bruce Lee fans--don't bother.
As anyone who's seen Fist of Fear... knows, this is a disgrace to the memory of Bruce Lee. However...

In terms of B-movie appeal, this is an 11 out of 10. This expands the boundaries. There should be a C-movie category for this one. I won't go into particulars--a previous review listed most comic elements in the movie.

Being an avid fan of the bad movies that tried to be good movies, I cannot stop watching FF/TD. I show it to everyone. I laugh about it all the time. I don't know why this film isn't in a cult film hall of fame--probably too obscure. But one day, it will be, at the top of the list. Trust me.

If you love really bad movies, this is a gold mine, a work of art. And for $, how can you go wrong!

Bruce Lee's Life Liberal Interpretation
This is a movie to be viewed once and only once. I tried to watch it twice, but it made me realize how often people take advantage of the pain and suffering of others. I have one copy and I wish to sell it. That's why I'm giving it a 3 out 5....
...hoping to sell it soon. It is 90 minutes long and was recorded in EP (slow). Rated R (No one under 17) ... Read more

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One of the funniest movies ever created
What can I say? This movie is an abomination, but a truly enjoyable one. The "movie" actually features two other submovies, one of Bruce Lee in his "childhood" (one of his early movies with new dialogue trying to convince us it's about his life). During this extended flashback scene, he and his family members remenisce about his great-grandfather, the chinese king of the samurai (yes, you read that correctly), and we are confronted with yet another movie-in-a-movie. This time from some cheesy asian hack-fest in which the hero (supposedly Bruce's samurai great-grandfather) is covered in blood and kills hundreds upon hundreds of endless enemies. We end up seeing about 4 or 5 of these great-grandfather scenes randomly interspersed between scenes of Bruce's "childhood". After all this, we finally get back to the idiotic main plotline where there is a boxing match to determine Bruce Lee's "successor".
It will supply hours of comic relief, and is yet another shining example of human failure in film-making.

Buy this movie only to see a Legend be disgraced.
This movie has nothing to do with Bruce lee.. This movie often confuses karate with gung fu as well as Japanese culture with chinese. Has no plot and the tounament scenes have no actual fighting. This movie is a total hoax. Buy it if you want to feel pity for the makers. WARNING: There are no facts stated in this movie.. most of the the interview scenes were fake, you can tell from the contrasting video qualities and colors. If you can buy it for 3.00 or lower then buy it just to see how disgusting it is.

Do not buy this video
Do not buy this video. This is truly a disgrace to the Lee family, Bruce's legacy & all martial arts practioners & fans.

Bruce Who?
One of the more bizarre productions in the martial arts genre, "Fist of Fear, Touch of Death" is equal parts amateurish filmmaking coupled with scenes of unparalleled hilarity. Classic scene: At the one hour and ten minute mark of the film, there is a fight that has to rank as the funniest minute in all of martial arts cinema! The short and fat actor who makes this scene an instant classic takes physical comedy to new heights. Bruce Lee does not throw one blow in this film but no matter. That one scene and a few others are worth the price of the tape.

Don't Buy This Title also known as "Dragon and the Cobra".
To All Bruce Lee fans:

Do not buy this video. I bought this video back in 1993. It is a waste of money. It is a shame that the producers of this film shamed the name Bruce Lee by putting out this garbage video. ... Read more

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One of the funniest movies ever created
What can I say? This movie is an abomination, but a truly enjoyable one. The "movie" actually features two other submovies, one of Bruce Lee in his "childhood" (one of his early movies with new dialogue trying to convince us it's about his life). During this extended flashback scene, he and his family members remenisce about his great-grandfather, the chinese king of the samurai (yes, you read that correctly), and we are confronted with yet another movie-in-a-movie. This time from some cheesy asian hack-fest in which the hero (supposedly Bruce's samurai great-grandfather) is covered in blood and kills hundreds upon hundreds of endless enemies. We end up seeing about 4 or 5 of these great-grandfather scenes randomly interspersed between scenes of Bruce's "childhood". After all this, we finally get back to the idiotic main plotline where there is a boxing match to determine Bruce Lee's "successor".
It will supply hours of comic relief, and is yet another shining example of human failure in film-making.

Buy this movie only to see a Legend be disgraced.
This movie has nothing to do with Bruce lee.. This movie often confuses karate with gung fu as well as Japanese culture with chinese. Has no plot and the tounament scenes have no actual fighting. This movie is a total hoax. Buy it if you want to feel pity for the makers. WARNING: There are no facts stated in this movie.. most of the the interview scenes were fake, you can tell from the contrasting video qualities and colors. If you can buy it for 3.00 or lower then buy it just to see how disgusting it is.

Do not buy this video
Do not buy this video. This is truly a disgrace to the Lee family, Bruce's legacy & all martial arts practioners & fans.

Bruce Who?
One of the more bizarre productions in the martial arts genre, "Fist of Fear, Touch of Death" is equal parts amateurish filmmaking coupled with scenes of unparalleled hilarity. Classic scene: At the one hour and ten minute mark of the film, there is a fight that has to rank as the funniest minute in all of martial arts cinema! The short and fat actor who makes this scene an instant classic takes physical comedy to new heights. Bruce Lee does not throw one blow in this film but no matter. That one scene and a few others are worth the price of the tape.

Don't Buy This Title also known as "Dragon and the Cobra".
To All Bruce Lee fans:

Do not buy this video. I bought this video back in 1993. It is a waste of money. It is a shame that the producers of this film shamed the name Bruce Lee by putting out this garbage video. ... Read more

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this movie is awesome
if you are looking for a good silverhawks movie this is it . monstar is the coolest bad guy ever! ... Read more

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Only getting 2 stars cause Bruce Lee was in it for a second
Why someone would want to disrespect The Great Bruce Lee with a garbage movie like this is Beyond me. The only good thing about the film are the old clips of Bruce in some of his movies and interviews, but everything else in the film bring even that down. If you ask me the 4 dollars they are asking is too much.

bruce lee- fist of fury
This is a great movie (if you love bruce lee that is). i have loved bruce lee for a long time, its great. and everyone should have this! its really a great movie! ... Read more