Enter the Dragon Blu-ray (龍爭虎鬥 | Special Edition) (original) (raw)

龍爭虎鬥 | Special Edition Criterion | 1973 | 103 min | Not rated | No Release Date

| | | VideoCodec: MPEG-4 AVC (35.85 Mbps)Resolution: 1080pAspect ratio: 2.35:1Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1 AudioEnglish: LPCM Mono (48kHz, 24-bit)English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit) English: LPCM Mono (48kHz, 24-bit)English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit) (less) Subtitles None DiscBlu-ray DiscPlayback2K Blu-ray: Region A (locked) | | Enter the Dragon Pre-order To be notified when Enter the Dragon becomes available on Blu-ray, simply submit your email below. * We do not share your email and you'll only be notified once Email notification You will now receive one email as soon as Enter the Dragon becomes available. PriceBuy on:We may earn a commission from purchases made using our links. Thanks for your support!Other editions Movie rating 861 ratings. **5%**popularity | | - | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |

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Enter the Dragon

(1973)

Enter the Dragon Blu-ray delivers stunning video and reference-quality audio in this exceptional Blu-ray release

A martial-arts expert is determined to help capture the narcotics dealer whose gang was responsible for the death of his sister.

For more about Enter the Dragon and the Enter the Dragon Blu-ray release, see Enter the Dragon Blu-ray Review published by Dr. Svet Atanasov on June 30, 2020 where this Blu-ray release scored 4.5 out of 5.

Director: Robert Clouse
Writer: Michael Allin
Starring: Bruce Lee

, John Saxon, Jim Kelly, Ahna Capri, Shih Kien, Robert Wall
Producers: Fred Weintraub, Paul M. Heller, Raymond Man-Wai Chow, Bruce Lee

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Enter the Dragon Blu-ray Review

Reviewed by Dr. Svet Atanasov, June 30, 2020

Robert Clouse' "Enter the Dragon" (1973) arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of Criterion. The supplemental features on the disc include new programs with voice performers Michael Kaye and Vaughn Savidge; new program with uthor Grady Hendrix; archival audio commentary by producer Peter Heller; and more. In English, with optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature. Region-A "locked".

In the United States, Enter the Dragon was previously released on Blu-ray by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. For an in-depth analysis of the film, please see Kenneth Brown's review of the 40th Anniversary remastered edition of the film here.

Enter the Dragon Blu-ray, Video Quality

Presented in an aspect ratio of 2.35:1, encoded with MPEG-4 AVC and granted a 1080p transfer, Enter the Dragon arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of Criterion.

This release features the slightly longer 103-minute 'special edition' version of the film, which has an extra scene and dialog not present on the 1973 theatrical cut (99 min). This version of the film was restored in 2K. (The 2K restoration of the theatrical cut can be found on Disc Four). Below you can read out comments on the theatrical version of the film, which looks identical to the 'special edition' version.

The release offers the second best overall presentation of a Bruce Lee film in Criterion's seven-disc box set. In terms of density consistency and depth some very minor improvements can still be made, but the 2K restoration is color-graded very carefully and as a result it produces some of the best ranges of fine nuances in the entire box set. I spent some time comparing it to Warner's 2013 release of Enter the Dragon and I think that in quite a few areas highlights are noticeably better managed as well. I also like the overall temperature of the color scheme, which is warmer than the one seen on the 4K restoration of Game of Death and with healthier ranges of supporting nuances. Unsurprisingly, the 2K restoration actually ensures a more convincing dynamic range than the 4K restoration. (Obviously these are different films with different visual styles, but I am comparing their presentations because the 4K restoration should have produced a superior technical presentation. It does not. The opposite is true). There are no traces of problematic digital adjustments. Image stability is excellent. Finally, the entire film has been cleaned up and now looks spotless. In summary, I think that the 2K restoration of Enter the Dragon is very strong and in various ways actually quite a bit more convincing than at least one of the new 4K restorations that are included in Criterion's box set. My score is 4.75/5.00. (Note: This is a Region-A "locked" Blu-ray release. Therefore, you must have a native Region-A or Region-Free player in order to access its content).

Enter the Dragon Blu-ray, Audio Quality

There are two standard audio tracks on this Blu-ray release: English LPCM 1.0 and English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1. On my disc, there is an option to turn on/off optional English subtitles. However, I tried three different players and was unable to get the subtitles to show up. (At the moment I only have a check disc, so I will double-check once I received a market copy of this release).

The monaural track features primarily Bruce Lee's voice in the extra scene, while Lee's voice was dubbed in the 5.1 track. I viewed the entire film with the 5.1 and thought that was really quite strong. It opens up a lot of the action footage very well, plus dynamics are more diverse. Clarity and stability are identical to those of the Mono track. (You can read additional comments about the Mono track in our review of the theatrical version of the film).

Enter the Dragon Blu-ray, Special Features and Extras

• Risk and Reward - in this new video program, producer Andre Morgan discusses his work for the Golden Harvest company and the popularization of martial arts films in America. There are also interesting observation about Bruce Lee's image in America. The program was created for Criterion in 2020. In English, not subtitled. (17 min, 1080p).
• Bruceploitation - in this new program, author Grady Hendrix explores the many Bruce Lee imitators that emerged during the '70s and '80s. The program was produced for Criterion in 2020. In English, not subtitled. (11 min, 1080p).
• Bruceploitation Promos - a collection of trailers for some popular bruceploitation films. In English, not subtitled. (14 min, 1080p).
• Match the Lips - in this new program, voice performers Michael Kaye (the English voice of Bruce Lee's Chen Zhen in Fist of Fury) and Vaughn Savidge recall their work on creating English dubs tracks for martial arts films. The program was produced for Criterion in 2020. In English, not subtitled. (12 min, 1080p).
• The Grandmaster & the Dragon - in this archival documentary, Wing Chun grandmaster William Cheung recalls his relationship with friend and training partner Bruce Lee. The documentary was produced in 2009. In English, not subtitled. (55 min, 1080i).
• Commentary - this archival commentary was recorded by producer Peter Heller in 2003.
  1. Shaolin spirit
  2. Renegades
  3. The Island
  4. Human fly
  5. Strength to survive
  6. Fighting back
  7. Final offense
• Leaflet - an illustrated leaflet featuring an essay by critic Jeff Chang as well as technical credits.

Enter the Dragon Blu-ray, Overall Score and Recommendation

On Disc Seven from the Bruce Lee: His Greatest Hits box set you will find a brand new 2K restoration of the slightly longer 'special edition' of Enter the Dragon. This version of the film can also be viewed with a 5.1 lossless audio track, which I think is really, really good. Finally, there are a couple of outstanding new programs, such as Bruceploitation with Grady Hendrix and Match the Lips with voice performers Michael Kaye and Vaughn Savidge. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Enter the Dragon: Other Editions

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