Growing up, my older brother—a massive enthusiast for "Karate movies"—would regularly take me to the State and Lake theater, a place with a real history, to watch all those so-called “low budget” martial arts films that many people at the time might have dismissed, but which were very popular in urban communities across America. It was during one of these trips, while I was sitting in the middle row at the State and Lake, that I first encountered a man who would forever earn a special place in my affections: Bruce Lee, the master of Jeet Kun Do. Yes, it was *Enter the Dragon*, a martial arts film considered a masterpiece and now part of the National Film Registry (starring the handsome Lee as the main actor), that really captivated me. I have to admit, I’m deeply fond of Bruce Lee—it's more than just liking him. (Clears throat) ... Regardless of my enthusiasm, let me move on to the review itself. *Enter the Dragon* is a thriller of considerable quality, and it features Bruce Lee as "Lee," an incredibly skilled Shaolin kung fu fighter who’s recruited by a British intelligence agent. The agent is investigating a Chinese crime boss named Han, whom the British government suspects of involvement in drug trafficking, prostitution, and contract killings. To gather evidence confirming their suspicions, the agent persuades “Lee” to participate in a martial arts tournament held on Han's private island. "Lee" feels compelled to accept this offer, especially since Mr. O’Hara, Han’s bodyguard, was responsible for his sister’s death. From that point forward, the story develops into one of the most thrilling and action-packed films in the martial arts genre. The director, Robert Clouse, built upon the groundwork laid by earlier cinematic innovators, particularly those at Shaw Brothers Studio, who created a string of cult classics like *One-Armed Swordsman*, *The New One-Armed Swordsman*, *Five Deadly Venoms* (which inspired Tarantino’s “Deadly Viper Assassination Squad” in *Kill Bill*), and *Come Drink With Me*. The supporting cast includes John Saxon as Roper, a gambling addict indebted to Han; Jim Kelly, who delivers a memorable performance as Mr. Williams—Roper's fellow Vietnam veteran; and Mei Ling, playing Betty Chung, an undercover operative investigating Han. It’s at the martial arts competition that "Lee" meets Roper, Williams, and Chung. Filmed in both the United States and Hong Kong, *Enter the Dragon* is a timeless cult action thriller with superb direction and acting. The fight choreography and stunts are remarkable, and the sounds of Bruce Lee's strikes will likely cause you to react physically. He was truly an exceptional fighter. (Laughs) ... Robert Clouse’s *Enter the Dragon* is an outstanding work of fiction. I thoroughly enjoyed watching it, and I would strongly suggest it to anyone who appreciates martial arts films. It should be noted that this film has English dialogue dubbed over its original Mandarin and Cantonese language recordings.

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