There were so many future greats in this film. The man Bruce fights at the beginning is Sammo Hung. Jackie Chan is one of Han's minons. The big muscular guy is Bolo Yeung. Another living legend. He also appears in Bloodsport with Jean Claude Van Damme. Angela Mao also appeared in some great martial arts films. The film is one of my fondest memories of My teenage years. You have no idea what a phenomenon Bruce was in the 70s. We had never seen anything like him before. I think that it's taken for granted now.
Sammo was already working with Bruce as both an onscreen stunt guy and actor and off screen as a martial arts/stunt coordinator. It's pretty stunning the influence that Bruce had in such a short life.
There are a few more future kung fu movie stars that is in the movie.names u would really have to know if u watched kung fu movies from the mid 70's to the mid 80's.People like Yuen Biao,Philip Ko Fei(R.I.P.),Yuen Wah,Alan Chui(R.I.P.) and a young Meng Hoi.
I saw this in the theatre back in the day and was amazed at Bruce Lee's lightning-fast moves. I'm glad to hear it got such a great transfer, even if WB was rather stingy with the extras.
I grew up on Bruce Lee’s movies and I loved his fighting style, (Jeet Kune Do) which I think he created himself. When I was a kid I loved martial arts movies.
Hi Ken, First off, thanks for the heads up to watch today’s episode. Much appreciated! And keep up the awesome work! (you’re one of 5 or 6 physical media specialists I watch regularly !) As I stated, like you, and I think many viewers on RUclips physical media shows, I’m stunned by Warner Brothers efforts. They are incredibly lacking. Please bear with me: To compare: I had spoken to some fellow collectors about Severin’s LE of Dario Argento’s Four Flies on Grey Velvet at last year’s Black Friday sale. The complaints were … “ too expensive”. However when you analyze : you had a 4 disc set (1 4k disc, 2 blu rays, and a soundtrack cd) ; 2 cuts of the movie on blu ray and 4k discs, all kinds of bonus features (featurettes , interviews, documentaries, audio commentaries, brand new remastering , interviews included Dario Argento and several members of cast and crew) , hard jewel case, and higher gauge cardboard slip cover w/ inks and special spot varnish coating in key places (I’ve studied graphic design and can attest that despite what some may think, the slip cover alone was really well done and costs a bit.) All the above was $55 before taxes (which was at a reasonable pricing and didn’t change much if you added to your order afterwards.) I got 3 other films, all which still had slip covers, and one was a 2 disc set (Stone….. awesome 70’s exploitation film from Australia.) I realize not everyone would do what I did, but I splurged last year, and got great deals……. We’re talking 8 discs, slip covers, 2 or 4k remasters on everything…… it came to something like $11 per disc or so. Having said that, I’d still buy the Argento movie if I didn’t get the other items….. the pricing was honestly reasonable, alone ($13 approximately per disc if I got Four Flies alone.) And, Severin is a smaller specialty label, catering to a smaller clientele, with less known horror/ sci fi / exploitation films. I can understand them having a higher price than the big companies. What is Warner Brother’s excuse? This is their 100th anniversary, and the 50th anniversary of both Exorcist and Enter the Dragon….. 2 of the greatest films of all time. Both helped jump start the blockbuster era. For the Exorcist The UK got : happily, multiple release versions : 2 cuts of the film, with audio commentary , in …..limited edition box set (with 5 discs, including all previous documentaries, posters, slip cards, bible shaped box, limited to 2000 copies. It not well advertised, it sold out in less than 12 hours , on presale no less, and some of those, ended up twice the price on presale on Ebay, by price gougers) ; A steel book limited edition came out , with some of the material from the box set (including all older documentaries from all previous releases) , The standard edition 4k / blu ray combo packs for both Exorcist and Enter the Dragon , both come with….. 4k and blu rays, and all the bonus features on both films, are there. They also used the classic poster art for Exorcist …… Fr. Merrin in the fog, in front of the home, with the street light on…… creepy , atmospheric , leaves some suspicion of what you’re dealing with…… classic ! In the US we get : no special editions, and only 4k only releases of both cuts of each film. The Exorcist has the inferior new art. Audio commentary, no bonus features. No new features. No 4k remastered blu ray, for the 50th anniversary. I preordered Exorcist US edition, but just cancelled and ordered the standard edition UK version….. I have a region free player and with which to view the blu rays…. And of course the 4k’s are region free….. but I’ll get the documentaries now. What gives ? Why is WB doing this ? do they care ? Is there any reason to believe that while physical media is selling at a slower pace , while still relatively healthy, the big companies just want to kill off physical media and force everyone to go to streaming ? None of this makes sense, for 50th anniversaries. With Disney announcing they’re stopping physical media sales in Austrailia and New Zealand; announcing tonight they’re jacking up their streaming prices, buying 20th Century Fox, Marvel, Lucasfilms, Muppets ….. then pulling Willow tv show off of the platform entirely (for tax purposes) …. None of this seems right. What are these big companies trying to do ? i’ve been hearing lately that physical media sales are still fairly strong, and if nothing else, will remain at least a niche business, for the hard core fans. Is this still true after what we’re seeing ?
Hey, Ken! Thank you for reviewing this iconic film! This is hands down the best martial arts movie of all time. I rewatched this movie a month ago on its 50th anniversary and I have decided to learn the martial art that Bruce Lee created Jeet Kune Do and I’m training JKD since September!
I’m at the point where I’m no longer interested in most special features on these releases and usually just want the film so I’m not too bothered by the lack of them in this release but I did notice that Warner seems to have pulled a Disney and like you said no Dolby Vision on the disc instead opting for HDR10 but the iTunes version has Dolby Vision just like the Disney films do. Strange but not a super huge deal.
I can`t believe this is yer first Bruce film! So let me tell you why you need that Arrow 4k set and dont go with the criterion, and it honestly amazes me nobody is really talking about this. But Arrow some how uncovered the remaining 2 film reels for Bruces final and unfinished film game of death. Has only been 9 reels for 30 plus years. You gain an entire new fight sequence. They also found Bruces notes on what is said during the dialogue sequences. Arrow includes a 3 hour disc called Final Game of Death comprising of all the footage and detailing it. And the final hour you get Arrows reconstructed version. They created an entirely new beginning sequence to try and provide some story and make sense of it all. Spliced all the footage together and also added all new sound fx and hired voice actors for the dialogue sequences that up until now were muted. You essentially get a brand new Bruce film and the most complete version of Game of Death we will ever see. And you wont get that in the criterion or anywhere else for that matter as its arrows creation. That set is a must have whether yer a fan or new to Bruce, dont sleep on it! They will sell out, its an important release every collector should have
The Arrow set is so good has so many previously unreleased cuts that the criterion didn't have. The one down side was the bluray of enter the dragon which is the 40th anniversary version but it does have some great special features.
Yeah I am digging into that set and there's more in it than I think I could actually truly watch. It is understandable that they only have the Blu-ray of ETD as WB was clearly not going to let them have the 4K.
Good one, Ken! Well, we can always make our own double pack with the previous Blu-ray and now 4K. Swap out the single black case for a double one. Fixed.
I have the blue ray and it’s an excellent transfer. The 4K is an also a good transfer, the colours are a bit better on the 4K. It’s a minor upgrade.I have the extras on the blue ray so I was fine with it. The only disappointing thing is no new extras. I believe it came with a blue ray in the Uk which is strange.
The blu ray which was released in the UK combo pack, was not based off the new 4K restoration. It’s simply a copy of the 40th anniversary blu ray that they also used for the Arrow box set.
The lack of special features shouldn't be disappointment, if there are special features on other video format releases. Enter the Dragon is 50 years old, and if anybody who are a fan of the movie should already know everything about the it inside and out and if not, Google and research it. Everything you want to know is on the internet.
@@slimdude2011 yes, I already have the 40th anniversary which has the special features and I also have the Arrow release which is the same disc as well. That’s why I cancelled my UK order, when I realized it was the same disc yet again.
From South Wales UK 🇬🇧 bought this release Monday, have watched both cuts, imo best the movie has looked, also the atmos soundtrack was a welcome upgrade, also the UK release has a regular bluray with *all the special features on board* glad I bought it again worth every penny.
The Theatrical version of the film is what most people remember... I have seen this film literally tons of times... The 4K version was just incredible, but you are right about the lack of special features. I do have what's been released as special features on other releases. It would have been great to see the special features in 4K. Warner was just being lazy, especially sense the Arrow box set had a ridiculous amount of special features.
I'm with you on this one, Ken. 50th anniversary of the movie and 100th anniversary of WB and they don't include a single new special feature? Meanwhile Arrow produced tons of new stuff for their Bruce Lee box set. WB should have just let Arrow do whatever they want with Enter the Dragon. So lame.
Well for what it's worth Ken, you're not alone. I'm only just discovering Bruce Lee films for the first time myself. Picked up the Criterion set (since the price couldn't be beat during the sale). I've been enjoying getting myself up to speed on Bruce's work.
It must be amazing getting into Bruce Lee at this age. I literally have been fascinated with Bruce Lee since I could speak. I don’t have memories older than my memories of first seeing Bruce Lee. I remember always asking my dad “Is that Bruce Lee ?” Until I was old enough to perceive subtle differences in people’s features. Then as an adult I rediscovered Bruce Lee at various levels of intellectual maturity and there’s no end to the fascination because it turns out the man was a literal genius.
Glad you liked it! The Criterion set is awesome and you already own the best one in 4k, so I don't think you need to be paying more to get the Arrow set.
@@faithman48 The 4k discs will play on your 4k player no problem but there is four blu-ray discs that are region B locked so your gonna need a region free/all region blu-ray player to play those discs. Hope that helped.
@@faithman48I’m in the US and got a region free blu ray player just to watch the box set. I got the BD version because I haven’t upgraded to 4K. 4K blu ray is region free, but even if you get the Arrow 4K box set, half the set are blu ray discs that are Region B. Unless you have a region free 4K blu ray player.
this was my first time watching a Bruce Lee movie as well. seems tons of Jackie Chan and other Shaw Brothers movies, just never seen any Bruce Lee movies. was great
I live in the UK and got this release, but it included the previous Blu ray with the extra features on it - sucks that the US version doesn’t have it, feels like Warners did you all dirty…
Standard Uk version comes with blu ray and most of the extras for £19.99 not sure of import price in US. The 4k disc label has white text and a white dragon motif which very different to other versions.
Game of Death is the movie Bruce was making when he died and they had to use lookalikes to finish it, but it was still good. Way of the Dragon is another great one.
Only including the 4k disc seems to be for America only. The UK got the blu-ray obviously, and it seems like we do in the Nordics as well. The movie isn't releasing here until next month, though.
I'm confused. I have the UK release and there are special features on an included bluray inc 'Blood and Steel' making of, Backyard Workouts with Bruce, and several more.
Ken, since you're new to Bruce Lee movies, did you notice the Jackie Chan cameo around the 1:18 mark of the theatrical version? he's one of the henchmen getting beat up by Bruce Lee.
We have to wait until the 23rd for this in Australia, but at least the release here will include the Blu-ray for the special features. I already had the old 2007 Blu-ray and now the newer disc that comes in the Arrow Bruce Lee boxset so no complaints here...
I enjoy the film and have the 40th (2013) release and the Criterion release. Other than 4K and Atmos I don't feel compelled to get this. Maybe when it comes down in price.
@@midlevelmedia don't blame you, no idea what the USA slipcover for the exocist is all about. The steelbooks are stunning though both sides of the pond
I have the Criterion collection Bruce Lee bluray box set. The Enter the dragon is a 2K scan but looks very good (but probably not as good as 4K). But this set has TONS of extras. Because of owning the box set and the 4K being strictly the movie... I'm gonna have to wait until the price drops some more to buy this 4K. But if you're looking to dive into Bruce Lee, the Criterion set is an awesome way to do it.
I agree about the 2K version of Enter The Dragon in the Criterion Collection.... However, the Warner 4K... is just incredible. I will pop the extras in from the Criterion Collection, but watch the 4K when I want to watch the film.
I don't know why some people fall head over heels about special features. The special features don't appeal to me, and I never watch them. When I buy Blu-ray and 4K movies, I buy them for the movie only. The special features, I couldn't care less about.
My guess is it would've needed a second disc to include all those special features and they only wanted to do single disc release, probably due to cost. Special features not a big factor for me personally. All about the movie itself. Never seen this either and on the fence on getting. Glad to hear the transfer is good so makes me more interested.
Thats weird because i got the Warner Bros uk release of this a few days ago and it had 2 discs which included all the special features you are missing, only negative was the discs had no artwork.
I had ordered the UK version but cancelled it, when I realized it was just a copy of the 40th anniversary blu ray, which I already own. I have a region free blu ray player and recently got a bunch of Jackie Chan stuff from 88 films, Arrow and Eureka. Region B releases are awesome. 🕺😎
All of the UK Enter The Dragon Blu Ray releases don't include Warrior's Journey documentary, only the US blu rays includes it. Warriors Journey is the best documentary as it shows the 45mins lost footage from game of death movie.
@@safeashouses211Indeed good sir. I’m still going through all the bonus stuff on the Arrow set. It’s ridiculous how much bonus stuff is on there. Best set I’ve ever had for Bruce Lee. Even though I got the BD set and not the 4K, it still looks better than the Criterion, which I also own. I’ve been watching Bruce Lee movies since the VHS era.🤪
@@safeashouses211 I need to check out the Arrow set but thought it was overpriced, but my comment was relating to the documentaries on the Enter The Dragon releases.
I would rather have a cheaper price for one 4K disc with a great transfer than have a bunch of special features on a 2nd disc that I would only watch maybe once.
Can't wait to watch it never seen it either and their doing the same thing with the exorcist release no special feature on the disc but I got the uk release and it comes with the blu ray and all the bonus
I thought it looked great and without starting the video I can already tell the one big negative is a lack of special features. But wasn’t there a huge collector edition also released? I remember those Blu releases becoming OOP and Linda Lee had issues with the special features about inaccurate information said about Bruce Lee, that’s why they became out of print so quick.
This was a no brainer for me as I only had it on DVD. Want to watch it again right now but have a dolby atmos soundbar on the way so am going to wait until it arrives before I rewatch it.
Would love to hear why the extras could be released in the UK and not here. Have to believe it's a licensing issue...but c'mon work your way through that.
Guess I have no idea how the Dolby Vision licensing works. Odd that the digital copy you get with this physical release has Dolby Vision and Atmos however no Vision on the disc? So obviously studios have to pay for a digital license and a physical release OR Dolby is giving away the license for digital use? I just wonder since they obviously have the Dolby Vision data why not include it on the disc? And agree with you Ken, how do you have a WARNER 100 version of this release and you do not include them here. Glad you finally watched this film!
I have the criterion set for sale. want it I will give it to you at a decent price, I am from Canada and the set I have for sale is still sealed. It is yours, if you want it!
I would have totally gotten this set, if they had included a blu ray that was sourced from the new 4K transfer. I’m probably in the minority, as I haven’t upgraded to 4K yet.
I found it hysterical, that you're talking about the knives, saying "Oh wait, I don't want to give anything away". Spoilers don't count 50 years later. You might be the last to first time watch it. I am not a huge kung-fu or martial arts guy and I've watch this at least 5 times. This is probably the only one I enjoy more than Bloodsport.
@@midlevelmedia I kind of get that but I've heard more spoilers about movies that are still in the theatre. I'm glad you like it, though. Better late than never. I still have old movies that I still haven't watched.
Don't think you have to worry too much about spoiling the movie. Your one of the last ones to see it haha. JK cool video on a great release I agree that stupid banner finally fits a title
Come on dude really ❓😏 I don't care how you do, stream, borrow Blu-ray 📀 or DVDs but you really need to watch all Bruce Lee movies. There is a reason why everyone thinks Bruce is the best martial artist EVER ‼️🤬
I've had VCR versions, DVD 📀, HD DVD, Blu-ray 📀, and now 4k Bruce Lee. You can never have enough. The master.
There were so many future greats in this film. The man Bruce fights at the beginning is Sammo Hung. Jackie Chan is one of Han's minons. The big muscular guy is Bolo Yeung. Another living legend. He also appears in Bloodsport with Jean Claude Van Damme. Angela Mao also appeared in some great martial arts films. The film is one of my fondest memories of My teenage years. You have no idea what a phenomenon Bruce was in the 70s. We had never seen anything like him before. I think that it's taken for granted now.
Ohhh dang! Jackie Chan! I didn't realize!
@@midlevelmedia Yup. Guy who gets his neck snapped by Bruce.
Sammo was already working with Bruce as both an onscreen stunt guy and actor and off screen as a martial arts/stunt coordinator. It's pretty stunning the influence that Bruce had in such a short life.
There are a few more future kung fu movie stars that is in the movie.names u would really have to know if u watched kung fu movies from the mid 70's to the mid 80's.People like Yuen Biao,Philip Ko Fei(R.I.P.),Yuen Wah,Alan Chui(R.I.P.) and a young Meng Hoi.
I saw this in the theatre back in the day and was amazed at Bruce Lee's lightning-fast moves. I'm glad to hear it got such a great transfer, even if WB was rather stingy with the extras.
I grew up on Bruce Lee’s movies and I loved his fighting style, (Jeet Kune Do) which I think he created himself.
When I was a kid I loved martial arts movies.
He was awesome in the movie!
Hi Ken,
First off, thanks for the heads up to watch today’s episode. Much appreciated! And keep up the awesome work! (you’re one of 5 or 6 physical media specialists I watch regularly !)
As I stated, like you, and I think many viewers on RUclips physical media shows, I’m stunned by Warner Brothers efforts. They are incredibly lacking. Please bear with me:
To compare: I had spoken to some fellow collectors about Severin’s LE of Dario Argento’s Four Flies on Grey Velvet at last year’s Black Friday sale. The complaints were … “ too expensive”. However when you analyze : you had a 4 disc set (1 4k disc, 2 blu rays, and a soundtrack cd) ; 2 cuts of the movie on blu ray and 4k discs, all kinds of bonus features (featurettes , interviews, documentaries, audio commentaries, brand new remastering , interviews included Dario Argento and several members of cast and crew) , hard jewel case, and higher gauge cardboard slip cover w/ inks and special spot varnish coating in key places (I’ve studied graphic design and can attest that despite what some may think, the slip cover alone was really well done and costs a bit.) All the above was $55 before taxes (which was at a reasonable pricing and didn’t change much if you added to your order afterwards.) I got 3 other films, all which still had slip covers, and one was a 2 disc set (Stone….. awesome 70’s exploitation film from Australia.) I realize not everyone would do what I did, but I splurged last year, and got great deals……. We’re talking 8 discs, slip covers, 2 or 4k remasters on everything…… it came to something like $11 per disc or so. Having said that, I’d still buy the Argento movie if I didn’t get the other items….. the pricing was honestly reasonable, alone ($13 approximately per disc if I got Four Flies alone.) And, Severin is a smaller specialty label, catering to a smaller clientele, with less known horror/ sci fi / exploitation films. I can understand them having a higher price than the big companies.
What is Warner Brother’s excuse? This is their 100th anniversary, and the 50th anniversary of both Exorcist and Enter the Dragon….. 2 of the greatest films of all time. Both helped jump start the blockbuster era.
For the Exorcist The UK got : happily, multiple release versions : 2 cuts of the film, with audio commentary , in …..limited edition box set (with 5 discs, including all previous documentaries, posters, slip cards, bible shaped box, limited to 2000 copies. It not well advertised, it sold out in less than 12 hours , on presale no less, and some of those, ended up twice the price on presale on Ebay, by price gougers) ; A steel book limited edition came out , with some of the material from the box set (including all older documentaries from all previous releases) , The standard edition 4k / blu ray combo packs for both Exorcist and Enter the Dragon , both come with….. 4k and blu rays, and all the bonus features on both films, are there. They also used the classic poster art for Exorcist …… Fr. Merrin in the fog, in front of the home, with the street light on…… creepy , atmospheric , leaves some suspicion of what you’re dealing with…… classic !
In the US we get : no special editions, and only 4k only releases of both cuts of each film. The Exorcist has the inferior new art. Audio commentary, no bonus features. No new features. No 4k remastered blu ray, for the 50th anniversary.
I preordered Exorcist US edition, but just cancelled and ordered the standard edition UK version….. I have a region free player and with which to view the blu rays…. And of course the 4k’s are region free….. but I’ll get the documentaries now.
What gives ? Why is WB doing this ? do they care ? Is there any reason to believe that while physical media is selling at a slower pace , while still relatively healthy, the big companies just want to kill off physical media and force everyone to go to streaming ? None of this makes sense, for 50th anniversaries.
With Disney announcing they’re stopping physical media sales in Austrailia and New Zealand; announcing tonight they’re jacking up their streaming prices, buying 20th Century Fox, Marvel, Lucasfilms, Muppets ….. then pulling Willow tv show off of the platform entirely (for tax purposes) …. None of this seems right. What are these big companies trying to do ? i’ve been hearing lately that physical media sales are still fairly strong, and if nothing else, will remain at least a niche business, for the hard core fans. Is this still true after what we’re seeing ?
All good points as well. Thank you for watching the video!
@midlevelmedia i gave him a thumbs up for writing all that. Lol. With that being said he is ABSOLUTELY 100% correct...
Hey, Ken!
Thank you for reviewing this iconic film! This is hands down the best martial arts movie of all time. I rewatched this movie a month ago on its 50th anniversary and I have decided to learn the martial art that Bruce Lee created Jeet Kune Do and I’m training JKD since September!
I’m at the point where I’m no longer interested in most special features on these releases and usually just want the film so I’m not too bothered by the lack of them in this release but I did notice that Warner seems to have pulled a Disney and like you said no Dolby Vision on the disc instead opting for HDR10 but the iTunes version has Dolby Vision just like the Disney films do. Strange but not a super huge deal.
Rest in peace Bruce Lee kung fu movie legends never die
Enter the dragon is legendary with Spectacular fight scenes
Glad you enjoyed it.
Jim Kelly should have been in more movies.
I can`t believe this is yer first Bruce film! So let me tell you why you need that Arrow 4k set and dont go with the criterion, and it honestly amazes me nobody is really talking about this. But Arrow some how uncovered the remaining 2 film reels for Bruces final and unfinished film game of death. Has only been 9 reels for 30 plus years. You gain an entire new fight sequence. They also found Bruces notes on what is said during the dialogue sequences. Arrow includes a 3 hour disc called Final Game of Death comprising of all the footage and detailing it. And the final hour you get Arrows reconstructed version. They created an entirely new beginning sequence to try and provide some story and make sense of it all. Spliced all the footage together and also added all new sound fx and hired voice actors for the dialogue sequences that up until now were muted. You essentially get a brand new Bruce film and the most complete version of Game of Death we will ever see. And you wont get that in the criterion or anywhere else for that matter as its arrows creation. That set is a must have whether yer a fan or new to Bruce, dont sleep on it! They will sell out, its an important release every collector should have
Just watched it. Great 4K transfer, I’m glad they left out most of the grain. HDR looks great.
The Arrow set is so good has so many previously unreleased cuts that the criterion didn't have. The one down side was the bluray of enter the dragon which is the 40th anniversary version but it does have some great special features.
Very true. I would still recommend ETD 4K if you're really into picture quality, but that set is amazing.
Yeah I am digging into that set and there's more in it than I think I could actually truly watch. It is understandable that they only have the Blu-ray of ETD as WB was clearly not going to let them have the 4K.
@@midlevelmedia Yeah I had to get ETD in 4K just to have all his films in 4K.
Ken must must must Dragon Bruce lee story is a excellent bio movie. One of my favorite bio movies ever!!!!!
Wow thats priceless to know you never seen a bruce lee movie..wow...the best fight seen ever in his movie...
Good for you...
Good one, Ken! Well, we can always make our own double pack with the previous Blu-ray and now 4K. Swap out the single black case for a double one. Fixed.
I have the blue ray and it’s an excellent transfer. The 4K is an also a good transfer, the colours are a bit better on the 4K. It’s a minor upgrade.I have the extras on the blue ray so I was fine with it. The only disappointing thing is no new extras. I believe it came with a blue ray in the Uk which is strange.
It is odd for sure.
The blu ray which was released in the UK combo pack, was not based off the new 4K restoration. It’s simply a copy of the 40th anniversary blu ray that they also used for the Arrow box set.
@jonathanaldecoa1099 I think he means more about the UK version coming with tons of special features but the American version got zip
The lack of special features shouldn't be disappointment, if there are special features on other video format releases. Enter the Dragon is 50 years old, and if anybody who are a fan of the movie should already know everything about the it inside and out and if not, Google and research it. Everything you want to know is on the internet.
@@slimdude2011 yes, I already have the 40th anniversary which has the special features and I also have the Arrow release which is the same disc as well. That’s why I cancelled my UK order, when I realized it was the same disc yet again.
Thankfully, WB issued a low-priced, bare-bones 4K release as well as a deluxe double disc edition. You can choose between the two.
From South Wales UK 🇬🇧 bought this release Monday, have watched both cuts, imo best the movie has looked, also the atmos soundtrack was a welcome upgrade, also the UK release has a regular bluray with *all the special features on board* glad I bought it again worth every penny.
Glad you enjoyed it!
The Theatrical version of the film is what most people remember... I have seen this film literally tons of times... The 4K version was just incredible, but you are right about the lack of special features. I do have what's been released as special features on other releases. It would have been great to see the special features in 4K. Warner was just being lazy, especially sense the Arrow box set had a ridiculous amount of special features.
They want you to buy the collectors edition thats why.
I'm with you on this one, Ken. 50th anniversary of the movie and 100th anniversary of WB and they don't include a single new special feature? Meanwhile Arrow produced tons of new stuff for their Bruce Lee box set. WB should have just let Arrow do whatever they want with Enter the Dragon. So lame.
Glad I ordered it and we got the blu ray with it here in Australia like the uk version
It’s worth owning
For sure.
Awesome movie, looking forward to the re-release in theaters later this week.
Ken - now that you’ve finally seen Enter The Dragon do yourself a favor and watch Kentucky Fried Movie - pure comedy on that spoof!
I need to own that at some point.
@@midlevelmedia you can prob find just that parody on YT I bet!
Good for you that you finally watched a Bruce Lee movie. Good review and cool video Ken!👉😃👈
Great review. Always very informative. I will be getting this for sure. Thanks for all the great information you provide in all your reviews.
Thanks for watching David!
Just an fyi if you use the movies anywhere digital code. All the special features are available on movies anywhere
Well for what it's worth Ken, you're not alone. I'm only just discovering Bruce Lee films for the first time myself. Picked up the Criterion set (since the price couldn't be beat during the sale). I've been enjoying getting myself up to speed on Bruce's work.
It must be amazing getting into Bruce Lee at this age. I literally have been fascinated with Bruce Lee since I could speak. I don’t have memories older than my memories of first seeing Bruce Lee. I remember always asking my dad “Is that Bruce Lee ?” Until I was old enough to perceive subtle differences in people’s features. Then as an adult I rediscovered Bruce Lee at various levels of intellectual maturity and there’s no end to the fascination because it turns out the man was a literal genius.
Glad you liked it! The Criterion set is awesome and you already own the best one in 4k, so I don't think you need to be paying more to get the Arrow set.
Welcome to the marvelous world of martial arts film, Ken. I am so excited to watch my copy! WB is pretty solid this year.
Also, you need to check out some 80s Jackie Chan movies. Especially, that Dragons Forever 4k from 88 films
Happy to be here! Lol
The UK release has the bluray with all the extras.
Great review Ken. Simply no excuse they couldn't have ported over the special features from previous releases. Such a shame to the Lee legacy.
Bruce Lee was jacked in all his movies. No body fat whatsoever. I heard this could actually be a bad thing.
Yellow Gi.....not robe😅 Great reviews! Looking forward to this one.
That Bruce Lee Arrow set is well worth the price it's just stuff to the brim with features and the transfer are the best it's ever looked.
How do I play the arrow set here in the US?
@@faithman48 The 4k discs will play on your 4k player no problem but there is four blu-ray discs that are region B locked so your gonna need a region free/all region blu-ray player to play those discs. Hope that helped.
@@faithman48I’m in the US and got a region free blu ray player just to watch the box set. I got the BD version because I haven’t upgraded to 4K. 4K blu ray is region free, but even if you get the Arrow 4K box set, half the set are blu ray discs that are Region B. Unless you have a region free 4K blu ray player.
this was my first time watching a Bruce Lee movie as well. seems tons of Jackie Chan and other Shaw Brothers movies, just never seen any Bruce Lee movies. was great
Great review. I really enjoy it. Thank you 👍 keep up the good job. Enjoy your day.
Thanks for watching!
Preach Ken
I live in the UK and got this release, but it included the previous Blu ray with the extra features on it - sucks that the US version doesn’t have it, feels like Warners did you all dirty…
Standard Uk version comes with blu ray and most of the extras for £19.99 not sure of import price in US. The 4k disc label has white text and a white dragon motif which very different to other versions.
Where did you get that Pazuzu shirt?
Game of Death is the movie Bruce was making when he died and they had to use lookalikes to finish it, but it was still good. Way of the Dragon is another great one.
I have the Criterion set. So I'm good, I do t need this release. That set has all the special features.
Only including the 4k disc seems to be for America only. The UK got the blu-ray obviously, and it seems like we do in the Nordics as well. The movie isn't releasing here until next month, though.
I'm confused. I have the UK release and there are special features on an included bluray inc 'Blood and Steel' making of, Backyard Workouts with Bruce, and several more.
Ken, since you're new to Bruce Lee movies, did you notice the Jackie Chan cameo around the 1:18 mark of the theatrical version? he's one of the henchmen getting beat up by Bruce Lee.
Heck no! I'll have to rewatch that part! Very cool!
We have to wait until the 23rd for this in Australia, but at least the release here will include the Blu-ray for the special features. I already had the old 2007 Blu-ray and now the newer disc that comes in the Arrow Bruce Lee boxset so no complaints here...
I bought the steelbook and it's awesome!
I enjoy the film and have the 40th (2013) release and the Criterion release. Other than 4K and Atmos I don't feel compelled to get this. Maybe when it comes down in price.
Very odd the version I just picked up here in the UK has the blu ray with the 4k so plenty of special features. Well worth importing for you Ken
Ohhh yeah. Not a UK issue for sure. You guys are still getting the bluray. I'm getting the UK Exorcist for sure
@@midlevelmedia don't blame you, no idea what the USA slipcover for the exocist is all about. The steelbooks are stunning though both sides of the pond
I have the Criterion collection Bruce Lee bluray box set. The Enter the dragon is a 2K scan but looks very good (but probably not as good as 4K). But this set has TONS of extras. Because of owning the box set and the 4K being strictly the movie... I'm gonna have to wait until the price drops some more to buy this 4K. But if you're looking to dive into Bruce Lee, the Criterion set is an awesome way to do it.
I agree about the 2K version of Enter The Dragon in the Criterion Collection.... However, the Warner 4K... is just incredible. I will pop the extras in from the Criterion Collection, but watch the 4K when I want to watch the film.
I'll probably end up dipping on the Criterion instead of the Arrow 4K for sure.
@@faithman48The Criterion doesn’t seem to have Warrior’s Way docu, but only the Blood and Steel one. The special features seems fragmented everywhere.
I have both the Arrow box set blu ray version. I have yet to upgrade to 4K. I also have the Criterion box.😎
I don't know why some people fall head over heels about special features. The special features don't appeal to me, and I never watch them. When I buy Blu-ray and 4K movies, I buy them for the movie only. The special features, I couldn't care less about.
You're trying to make me go buy this.
Get it Dell! It looks glorious!
"I dont want to spoil it"!!! Dude...everybody has seen this movie😂
You have to get the GH UK Box Set....it is amazing. I almost cried.
Classic martial arts movie on 4K
I had this on HD-DVD. That transfer was good and bad. But it was an early disc on a failed format…
Nice
My guess is it would've needed a second disc to include all those special features and they only wanted to do single disc release, probably due to cost. Special features not a big factor for me personally. All about the movie itself. Never seen this either and on the fence on getting. Glad to hear the transfer is good so makes me more interested.
It's not a good transfer, especially being on a 100gb disc the average bitrate is around 45mb/sec. Should have been double that.
@@DarkSideOfTheMoon90it is a good transfer stop lying
@@jeffcunningham0389 dead on.
Then this release is perfect for you and at least WB reflected that in the lower cost.
In the UK there is a bluray included in this set, that has the special features on . we haven't got the digital code though.
Yes. I talked about that towards the end.
Thats weird because i got the Warner Bros uk release of this a few days ago and it had 2 discs which included all the special features you are missing, only negative was the discs had no artwork.
We get the bluray in the UK with all the extras 😁
Glad you guys did!
I had ordered the UK version but cancelled it, when I realized it was just a copy of the 40th anniversary blu ray, which I already own. I have a region free blu ray player and recently got a bunch of Jackie Chan stuff from 88 films, Arrow and Eureka. Region B releases are awesome. 🕺😎
UK version of this release has also bluray with special featurea etc.
I have the criterion box set. I will not be upgrading to this 4k
Just bought this for $9.99 from Best Buy.
The audio mix is hilarious i love it lol
It was so awesome. Felt the wind from the punches. 😂
All of the UK Enter The Dragon Blu Ray releases don't include Warrior's Journey documentary, only the US blu rays includes it. Warriors Journey is the best documentary as it shows the 45mins lost footage from game of death movie.
A Warrior's Journey is great, but "The Final Game of Death" in the Arrow box set beats it.
@@safeashouses211Indeed good sir. I’m still going through all the bonus stuff on the Arrow set. It’s ridiculous how much bonus stuff is on there. Best set I’ve ever had for Bruce Lee. Even though I got the BD set and not the 4K, it still looks better than the Criterion, which I also own. I’ve been watching Bruce Lee movies since the VHS era.🤪
@@safeashouses211 I need to check out the Arrow set but thought it was overpriced, but my comment was relating to the documentaries on the Enter The Dragon releases.
The UK version has extras. Which is interesting. There's nothing new apparently but there are extras there
It a good move
I would rather have a cheaper price for one 4K disc with a great transfer than have a bunch of special features on a 2nd disc that I would only watch maybe once.
first time watch WOW i love this movie lol
The Australian release has a Blu-ray as well but that doesn't come out to the 23rd of this month
They want you to buy the collectors version coming out in a few weeks. Thats why no features
There’s three documentaries on my blu ray.
Some one needs a vaca the beginning credits says introducing Jim Kelly 🤦🏻♂️by the way Dolby vision is on the digital copy 🤭 I have the Vudu app
I own this on Blu-ray
Can't wait to watch it never seen it either and their doing the same thing with the exorcist release no special feature on the disc but I got the uk release and it comes with the blu ray and all the bonus
I thought it looked great and without starting the video I can already tell the one big negative is a lack of special features. But wasn’t there a huge collector edition also released? I remember those Blu releases becoming OOP and Linda Lee had issues with the special features about inaccurate information said about Bruce Lee, that’s why they became out of print so quick.
They could have put 50th Anniversary on the cover ...
This was a no brainer for me as I only had it on DVD. Want to watch it again right now but have a dolby atmos soundbar on the way so am going to wait until it arrives before I rewatch it.
My son has it on dvd he wants to find all films on blu-ray and the 4k including box🎉boxset yellow and red to
with all due respect if this is your first time, watching this film, you have no business running this channel 🙊
jk
keep up the good work
Lol..Thank you!
My son heard about it long time ago
I just pre-ordered the limited edition box set. It does have the bluray with the extras. I already have the bluray so I guess I have to double dip.
Would love to hear why the extras could be released in the UK and not here. Have to believe it's a licensing issue...but c'mon work your way through that.
Ken, when these studios send you disc's to review and you speak on behalf of the people and what we want, do they ever listen?
Guess I have no idea how the Dolby Vision licensing works. Odd that the digital copy you get with this physical release has Dolby Vision and Atmos however no Vision on the disc? So obviously studios have to pay for a digital license and a physical release OR Dolby is giving away the license for digital use? I just wonder since they obviously have the Dolby Vision data why not include it on the disc?
And agree with you Ken, how do you have a WARNER 100 version of this release and you do not include them here.
Glad you finally watched this film!
Tarantino fans. Nuff said bro.
Hi my son is going to be getting more bruce lee he died during game of death 197 3
I have the criterion set for sale. want it I will give it to you at a decent price, I am from Canada and the set I have for sale is still sealed. It is yours, if you want it!
I can't find my comment from yesterday with a recommended watch.
Eh ill just stick with my criterion set 😎👍
Great set!
I would have totally gotten this set, if they had included a blu ray that was sourced from the new 4K transfer. I’m probably in the minority, as I haven’t upgraded to 4K yet.
mabey they dont iinclude all that extra stuff because they would maybe hafta pay all those people?
I found it hysterical, that you're talking about the knives, saying "Oh wait, I don't want to give anything away". Spoilers don't count 50 years later. You might be the last to first time watch it. I am not a huge kung-fu or martial arts guy and I've watch this at least 5 times. This is probably the only one I enjoy more than Bloodsport.
Well believe it or not there's still quite few who haven't seen it yet and they don't want them spoilers!
@@midlevelmedia I kind of get that but I've heard more spoilers about movies that are still in the theatre.
I'm glad you like it, though. Better late than never.
I still have old movies that I still haven't watched.
Don't think you have to worry too much about spoiling the movie. Your one of the last ones to see it haha. JK cool video on a great release I agree that stupid banner finally fits a title
Was that bruce lee voice in the film
Bruce lee said this was his favorite movie
he died before it was released
He got to see the completed film before he died
Nice!
The only REAL downer is the so called ''SPECIAL EDITION''. It only 4 minutes longer.
It was 12 I believe?
@@midlevelmedia The theatrical version is approximately 99 minutes. The alternate is approximately 102 minutes. That's 3 extra minutes.
During the scene bruce was jumping and kicked they cut and used Jackie chan for leg double to the face
Come on dude really ❓😏 I don't care how you do, stream, borrow Blu-ray 📀 or DVDs but you really need to watch all Bruce Lee movies. There is a reason why everyone thinks Bruce is the best martial artist EVER ‼️🤬
first time watch.................... did you just land on planet earth ???????????
Last weekend. 👽
First
Yes you’ve actually have seen a Bruce Lee movie. Because most action movies over the years has stolen something from him
Good point.