Guest jirpy100 Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 The Image of Bruce Lee (1978): This one starts with Bruce Li scaling a building in a familiar striped yellow track suit. He then tries to save a man who is about to commit suicide, but finds out too late that the man has a prosthetic arm! So much for holding on. The rest of the film deals with illegal money printing being facilitated by the baddy from The Big Boss and Bolo Yeung. The fights really aren't that bad, but the sound fx are crap - it's those carpet duster sounds. Bruce Li, Bolo, and some of the other characters get a lot of chance, random encounters and fighting which ultimately leads to a face-off with Han Chieh Yin and his son. There's also a dojo-demolishing scene: it's so so. Should've been a lot better for such a late effort, not Bruce Li Ho Tsung To's best work. 2.5/5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Morgoth Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Bolo is awesome in Image of Bruce Lee!! Here are a couple of Bruceploitation reviews- BRUCE AND SHAOLIN KUNG FU- horrible, horrible, HORRIBLE!!! I don't think i have ever seen worse fight choreography. Bolo looks so bad I think my little sister could take him. Rating- 0/5 BRUCE AND SHAOLIN KUNG FU 2- even worse than part 1!! How the hell is that even possible?! Kind of funny at times because it is so cheesy, but Eagle Han's short fight was the only thing I liked about this movie. It is a crappy fight, but always nice to see Eagle Han kick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jirpy100 Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Bruce Lee: The Man, The Myth (1976) Wonderful effort by Ng See Yuen who'd go on to make even better films under his Seasonal banner. A fictionalised account, with about 5 minutes dialogue and then a fight scene, repeated over and over again. Good formula! The fights are pretty good, and Bruce Li can pull it off quite handsomely. One fight is particularly bad, when he fights the British captain. The guy extends his arm long before he starts running toward Bruce! It looks like those old, clumsy westerns. One or two more focused fights would have been good, instead you have a bunch of above-average fights, but nothing really special. The film tries to pass itself off as fact-- but far from it! 4/5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member AlbertV Posted December 23, 2007 Member Share Posted December 23, 2007 Bruce Lee Fights Back from the Grave In 1977, Hong Kong, Korean, and Italian producers made this cheapo martial arts production to capitalize on the Bruce Lee genre simply known as "Bruceploitation". What is insane here is the fact that "Bruce Lee" is not even involved in the film, except for a fake grave that is struck by lightning in the opening. The star of the film is credited as "Bruce K.L. Lea". It is unknown what the "K.L." stands for, but the true identity of this Bruce-alike is none other than Taekwondo Grandmaster Jun Chong. Chong also serves as martial arts director and he stands out at showcasing his impressive TKD skills. There is also the major rumor of the director Lee Doo-Yong. Some sources have said that the true identity of the director was Italian giallo filmmaker Umberto Lenzi. However, in 1988, the name Lee Doo-Yong appeared as a director on Jun Chong's 1988 action film Silent Assassins. So whether this name is a true "pseudonym" is unknown and remains to this day unknown. The plot is pretty standard for a kung fu film. Chong plays Wong Han, a martial artist who goes to Los Angeles to find his old friend had committed suicide. Upon invetigating his death, he finds an ally in a woman named Susan, played by Deborah Chaplin Dutch. He learns that his old friend had been approached by five fighters, including an early appearance from Sho Kosugi. Chong takes all five fighters on to learn the truth. However, is all as it truly seems? The trailer for the film was described as Bruce Lee coming back from the dead after making a deal with the "Black Angel of Death". The real film is exactly the opposite of what the trailer describes, yet a surprising yet predictable twist in the end makes this, aside from Chong's martial arts skills, the only reasons worth seeing this film in the first place. Rating: 2.5 out of 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member tai_shin_mun Posted January 19, 2008 Member Share Posted January 19, 2008 4.5\5 is my rating.Bruce Lee Fights Back From the Grave is equal to Big Boss and better than rest real Bruce Lee films:D& Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member The Dragon Posted January 20, 2008 Member Share Posted January 20, 2008 4.5\5 is my rating.Bruce Lee Fights Back From the Grave is equal to Big Boss and better than rest real Bruce Lee films:D& Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member venoms5 Posted January 20, 2008 Member Share Posted January 20, 2008 Bruce Lee Fights Back from the Grave There is also the major rumor of the director Lee Doo-Yong. Some sources have said that the true identity of the director was Italian giallo filmmaker Umberto Lenzi. However, in 1988, the name Lee Doo-Yong appeared as a director on Jun Chong's 1988 action film Silent Assassins. So whether this name is a true "pseudonym" is unknown and remains to this day unknown. In a recent interview Lenzi denies any involvement with this movie. He has been asked this in the past but he said he had nothing to do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member AlbertV Posted January 21, 2008 Member Share Posted January 21, 2008 Thanks for the confirmation, venoms5. I had a suspicion that LDY was an actual person because of the credit on Silent Assassins, which also starred Chong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member venoms5 Posted January 21, 2008 Member Share Posted January 21, 2008 I only found that out sometime last year. It kind of takes the fun out of it now, though after wondering if the director of EATEN ALIVE! and NIGHTMARE CITY had actually directed a kung fu movie. I think what led to the speculation was one of his pseudonyms Humphrey Humbert, I believe, was attached to the film. I've never seen it from beginning to end as it was pretty bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member tai_shin_mun Posted January 21, 2008 Member Share Posted January 21, 2008 EATEN ALIVE! Does this enjoy some kind of cult status?Only nasty scene is where man gets himself sliced open but just 2 seconds or so internal orgains are shown,unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member venoms5 Posted January 21, 2008 Member Share Posted January 21, 2008 Does this enjoy some kind of cult status?Only nasty scene is where man gets himself sliced open but just 2 seconds or so internal orgains are shown,unfortunately. Yes, it is a cult film and there's more than one gruesome scene in it. A number of the gore scenes are lifted from other cannibal movies. There's also another EATEN ALIVE directed by Tobe Hooper from 1976. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member tai_shin_mun Posted January 21, 2008 Member Share Posted January 21, 2008 Italian print of Mangiati Vivi did not have those.I suppose they did that to get movie more attention internationally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member venoms5 Posted January 21, 2008 Member Share Posted January 21, 2008 Italian print of Mangiati Vivi did not have those.I suppose they did that to get movie more attention internationally. Didn't have what? The lifted gore scenes from other films? Every print I've seen of it has them. It would be an awfully short movie if it didn't. I'll look at it again. Lenzi was asked about this too and he said these scenes were purchased by the producer for insertion into the existing film although he didn't seem to want to discuss this at all. Sorry to go off topic. Maybe there should be a discussion about these things in the cult section? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member AlbertV Posted January 22, 2008 Member Share Posted January 22, 2008 Don't worry I'll bring it back on topic Kung Fu Avengers (1976) aka Soul Brothers of Kung Fu. I liked this film. Bruce Li and Lo Meng emigrate to Hong Kong and find work at a construction site where Li meets young Carl Scott (in his film debut). Scott trains in kung fu from Li and the two become good friends. Meanwhile, Lo becomes upset about both money and Li's girlfriend and as a result, Lo becomes the right hand man of crime lord Ku Feng. The fight scenes were great IMO. Carl Scott definitely showcased his skills in leopard style kung fu (he was a protege of Leung Siu-Chung, the uncle of Bruce Leung and Tony Leung Siu-Hung) and kenpo karate (protege of Steve Sanders). The version I saw (the Xenon boot release) had two alternate endings. Rating: 3.5/5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member venoms5 Posted January 22, 2008 Member Share Posted January 22, 2008 I've been curious about this one for years especially because Lo is in it. Did I hear right that Chu Ko is in this one as well? Definitely an underrated and underused martial arts actor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member AlbertV Posted January 22, 2008 Member Share Posted January 22, 2008 I'll check my tape out tomorrow and I'll let you know if Chu Ko is in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member venoms5 Posted January 22, 2008 Member Share Posted January 22, 2008 Cool, AlbertV! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member AlbertV Posted January 24, 2008 Member Share Posted January 24, 2008 I saw the movie and I didn't see Chu Ko in it, unless he was an extra getting his butt kicked. I did recognize Yuen Cheung-Yan and Yuen Yat-Chor as two thugs who get beaten by Lo Meng and Carl Scott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member venoms5 Posted January 25, 2008 Member Share Posted January 25, 2008 Cool, thanks. Is there a dvd of this out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member AlbertV Posted March 11, 2008 Member Share Posted March 11, 2008 Bruce the Superhero Bruce Le, one of the famous Bruce-alikes, stars, produces, choreographs, and directs this pretty decent Hong Kong action film shot in the Philippines thanks to his supporting cast of veteran kung fu stars and Filipino actors. Le plays Bruce Chang, a kung fu expert who has learned his sister is dead. Before she died, Susan was the keeper to a treasure map that was held in the hilt of a samurai sword. When members of the Double Lighting gang assaulted her, she got help from Filipino boxer Rocky Robeldo (Lito Lapid), but it was too late. However, Rocky did receive a key that was to be given to Bruce. When Interpol learns of the treasure and plans to protect it from the Double Lightning gang, they send Agent Platinum (Azenith Briones) to befriend Rocky. Meanwhile, the Double Lightning gang have allied themselves with the Black Dragon gang and two warriors, Peter Sze (Bolo Yeung) and Kong (Chiang Tao), the latter who has a grudge against Bruce. Together, Bruce, Rocky, and Agent Platinum must find the treasure and take on all who stand in their way to make sure it stays safe. With a film title such as Bruce the Superhero, it is pretty much clear what you are intending to watch. It is also true that Bruce-alike Bruce Le has done some pretty trashy films. Unlike some of his more exploitative films, this is a routine modern day kung fu film with barely any gratuitous nudity to enhance the film. Instead, Le went from square one and released a ballsy action film revolving around a treasure map and together with a Filipino boxer, a kung fu master must avenge his sister's death and protect the treasure at the same time. Another reason why this stands out from some of Le's other fare is that he makes good use of the budget in terms of location. Shot in the Philippines, Le was able to cast local talent from there as his co-stars as well as two veteran kung fu stars. Bolo Yeung plays the "Bull-Killer" while Chiang Tao, a Shaw Brothers actor, plays a kung fu expert who holds a grudge against Le for a match that happened years ago. Filipino boxer turned politician Lito Lapid plays Rocky, a young fighter who helps Bruce on his mission. At times, he has no idea what he has gotten himself into, but when needed, his lightning fists do the talking. Eye candy for the film comes in the form of Filipino beauty pageant winner Azenith Briones, who plays the oddly named "Agent Platinum". Going undercover as a reporter, she helps Rocky and Bruce but to be honest, she doesn't really help much. She plays more of a victim than anything and she wasn't really needed in the film as her part was only a second fiddle. Le actually crafted some pretty interesting action sequences that makes this one of his best films. Not only does Le use his skills in kung fu, but he utilizes the martial arts skills of Chiang Tao and Bolo Yeung. Furthermore, rather than teach Lito Lapid how to kick, he has Lapid show off his impressive boxing skills by making him a lightning fisted fighter who takes on whoever stands in his way. Action wise, the only disappointment comes in the form of the showdown between Le and Yeung. It was a little too short and set up for a more longer battle between Le and Chiang, which has its ridiculous moments. However, as a Bruceploitation fan, the ridicule is what is expected. Bruce the Superhero is definitely one of the better Bruce Le films made, thanbks to the combination of adequate action and star power in both Hong Kong and the Philippines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member I Am Caine Posted April 21, 2008 Member Share Posted April 21, 2008 Awesome. I have seen Man and Myth and The Superhero. I add: Game of Death II. Game of Death was a Bruce-sploitation movie itself, what with the way it was finished and featuring tricks to make Bruce appear in unfinished scenes. Game of Death II is a hoot, stitching several scenes from different movies and even news footage into the narrative, redubbing it, and letting it all flow together. Stars Tang Long as "Bobby Lo" and is well worth it for some excellent Yuen Woo-ping fight scenes. Even if some of them are ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member I Am Caine Posted April 21, 2008 Member Share Posted April 21, 2008 http://youtube.com/watch?v=9EX3yngdUtM ^Trailer for "Fights Back From the Grave." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member I Am Caine Posted April 21, 2008 Member Share Posted April 21, 2008 http://youtube.com/watch?v=wq4aAjLO2oQ ^Soul Brothers trailer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member robgrob Posted July 1, 2008 Member Share Posted July 1, 2008 Anyone seen ENTER THE GAME OF SHAOLIN BRONZEMEN one of the worst bruceploitation films I ever seen only thing that made me happy when I brought it for 1.00 Dragon princess was combine with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member drunkenmaster Posted October 19, 2008 Member Share Posted October 19, 2008 I'm currently going through a bit of a Bruceploitation phase. I've just watched "The Dragon Lives Again", a film that easily falls into the so-bad-it-is-actually-quite-good category. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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