Review of Birth of the Dragon (2017) by Marj S — 02 Oct 2016

Why does Bruce Lee's story need to be told by a white guy?

This review of Birth of the Dragon (2017) was written by Marj S on 02 Oct 2016.

Birth of the Dragon has generally received mixed reviews.

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True story of bruce lee I recommend you watch it critics have no idea they have lost the plot…

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By Timothy G (217) on 15 Nov 2017

Good story. I hope it was mainly true. Love Bruce Lee movies. Thought actor did a good job acting like Bruce Lee…

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By Carlos I (1,309) on 21 Nov 2017

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By Kash C (8) on 18 Feb 2018

I saw this movie and woooow amazing!!!!! Philip Ng really does do justice playing Bruce lee! I would watch this movie againa dna gain…

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By Peter Bradshaw (3,667) for Guardian (4,584) on 23 Feb 2018

It doesn't offer much enjoyable action, and doesn't convince in any way as a picture of what Lee's life was really like…

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By Chris Hewitt (1) (113) for Empire (3,446) on 19 Feb 2018

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By Bill B (2,505) on 21 Nov 2017

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By Jason R (1,823) on 15 Nov 2017

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