I Am Bruce Lee

2012
7.4| 1h34m| en
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Bruce Lee is universally recognized as the pioneer who elevated martial arts in film to an art form, and this documentary will reveal why Bruce Lee's flame burns brighter now than the day he died over three decades ago. The greatest martial artists, athletes, actors, directors, and producers in the entertainment business today will share their feelings about the one who started it all. We will interview the people whose lives, careers, and belief systems were forever altered by the legendary "Father of Martial Arts Cinema". Rarely seen archival footage and classic photos will punctuate the personal testimonials. Prepare to be inspired.

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Moustroll Good movie but grossly overrated
Acensbart Excellent but underrated film
Mathilde the Guild Although I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.
Logan By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.
IkhwanArif Having read some of the commentary in the review section, I completely understand their revulsion to this film, considering I am Asian and have been a long time fan of Bruce Lee myself. However, in a concerted effort to be objective, I will review this film if I've never heard of Bruce Lee and discard with my preconceived judgments. The documentary, does play like a cheesy MTV documentary, or perhaps something the History Channel might have produced. This I believe, is a conscious decision designed to promote Bruce Lee to Millenial audience born on this side of the century, who haven't seen his films or read his works, and why he had such a monumental significance in modern day martial arts. As an aside, Bruce Lee was among the major pioneers of modern martial art, who advocated breaking away from rigid Martial Art traditions, renounced unnecessary flowery movements, and focused efficiency and results. He wasn't the first, but he successfully communicated this idea, and it changed the way the world view martial arts today. Coming back to my earlier point, this new Millennial audience is also the reason why it includes a cascade of non- related celebrities - such as that Pro-Skateboarder, a dancer, some writer, Dana White from UFC, Gina Carrano, Jon Jones, actor Mickey Rourke, Kobe Bryant, Taboo from Black Eyed Peas - offering platitudes and opinions on a man they have never met. The goal isn't to inform new viewers, but to entice their curiosity into wanting to know more. Did it succeed? On the most part, I'd say yes. The strength of the documentary is in part, the way these celebrities communicate their adoration for Bruce Lee towards their fans, by using themes and philosophies they incorporated from Bruce Lee. This is also however, the documentary's biggest flaw. Real Bruce Lee fans understandably, would not and should not care what these posers think or feel about Bruce Lee. And because the documentary is heavily interspersed with these celebrities, real worthwhile information on the man himself is kept at a minimum. While Bruce Lee's main philosophical ideas are well introduced, it doesn't explore the motivations behind his thinking, his reasoning, his decisions, his passions and his commitment. Still, for an MTV doc, it's well made, but it will sure take the urine off of real fans.
roddekker Bruce Lee quote - "Absorb what is useful - Discard what is not - Add what is uniquely your own." I must admit that I am, indeed, a bit of a Bruce Lee fan, myself. I mean, this guy, with his mischievous grin, was an extraordinary martial artist whose distinctive fighting style excelled, without question, well beyond the norm.Born in both the year (1940), and the hour, of the Dragon, Bruce Lee's venture into American cinema is what firmly cemented his reputation as being one of the 20th Century's most dynamic and enduring pop-culture icons of them all.In the world of entertainment, Bruce Lee was (and, I guess, always will be) the ultimate butt-kicker, bar none.Through stills, archive footage, and film clips (as well as interviews from family members, celebrities and martial arts experts) this "I Am Bruce Lee" documentary-DVD tells the story of this ambitiously-driven man who, at the very height of his career, died tragically (in 1973) at the age of 32.
scott_thai Just been to see this at my local cinema. I've been a fan of Bruce Lee all my life. I've read almost every book, every documentary and seen all his films at least 6 times. Nothing new about Lee's life was revealed in this documentary. It was just old stuff repeated with the views of modern MMA fighters and film actors talking about how Lee inspired them.The only poignant moment for me was hearing Dan Inosanto speak so fondly of Lee and clearly how upset he is by Lee's death.If you are new to Bruce Lee and a fan of MMA then you will enjoy this. Otherwise nothing new or revealing to be found in this new documentary.
momomesh-ch I am Bruce Lee tells the amazing story of one of the most famous human beings, I entered the public consciousness. Voted one of the most important of the 20 100 Time magazine, People magazine, one of the biggest pop culture icon, Bruce Lee continues to be honored and recognized for his inheritance. Revolutionary thinking and sometimes controversial, often inspired by Bruce Lee in a wide range of devices and philosophers, actors, filmmakers and has become a source of debate for a generation of athletes. Bruce films, the visual impact on the discovery of surprising and interesting life, and his martial arts, entertainment and the world beyond it is a legacy, and his untimely and tragic death at the age of 32 years.