Review of Green Dragon (2001) by Pete S — 25 Feb 2011

This is a great movie for kids of all ages!

This review of Green Dragon (2001) was written by Pete S on 25 Feb 2011.

Green Dragon has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Ed Gonzalez (1,102) for Slant Magazine (8,298) on 14 May 2002

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By James Berardinelli (4,524) for ReelViews (4,523) on 05 Jan 2005

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By Troy J (24) on 20 May 2007

This one gets 5 stars because I am in it twice…

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By Clint Morris (426) for Moviehole (333) on 23 Mar 2005

One of the best films of Swayze's Career....Not to be missed…

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By Hannah A (69) on 20 Mar 2006

Never heard of it but only in flixstar to rate it lol…

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