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Jet Lee’s powerhouse kung fu reworking of Bruce Lee’s
"Fist of Fury" is truly incredible, and has a
deserved reputation as a film classic. "Fist of Legend"
has all the ingredients of classic fu film making; epic theme music,
Widescreen fight scenes and action that leaves viewers open mouthed
and gasping for more!
The Japanese have occupied early 20s China. When Jet’s martial
arts teacher dies in mysterious circumstances, he abandons his
studies and discovers a machiavellian plot to keep China under the
iron fist of the Japanese invaders. Further complicating matters,
his friends and comrades refuse to accept his Japanese wife, and he
sets out to avenge his beloved master by himself.
This contemporary re telling of one of the most famous Bruce Lee
fight spectaculars has considerable maturity and flair; director
Gordon Chan (Jackie Chan’s Thunderbolt) has approached his
retelling of the story with panache and sensitivity.
Chan’s cinematography full of expansive, fluent tracking shots
beautifully captures a troubled China; spellbinding landscapes, and
bustling cities jam packed with all manner of stories and
characters.
A true jewel in the Jet Lee action crown - great photography,
moving music, consistent performances, romance, humour and -
needless to say - the greatest action available on the screen
today.
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