Bruce Lee: His Greatest Hits (The Big Boss / Fist of Fury / The Way of the Dragon / Enter the Dragon / Game of Death) (The Criterion Collection)

As a martial arts enthusiast and a fan of Bruce Lee, I was thrilled to get my hands on the Criterion Collection's Blu-ray set of Bruce Lee's greatest hits. And let me tell you, it's a must-have for any fan of the martial arts genre.The set includes five of Lee's most iconic films: The Big Boss, Fist of Fury, The Way of the Dragon, Enter the Dragon, and Game of Death. Each film is presented in stunning high-definition, with crisp and clear visuals that really show off the martial arts choreography and cinematography.But what really sets this set apart is the special features. Criterion has gone all out with this release, including commentaries, interviews, and documentaries that provide an in-depth look at Lee's life and career. There's even a feature-length documentary, Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend, that delves into Lee's philosophy and impact on martial arts and popular culture.The films themselves are classics of the martial arts genre, and each one showcases Lee's unique talent and charisma. The Big Boss and Fist of Fury are gritty and intense, with Lee playing a man fighting against corruption and oppression. The Way of the Dragon is a fun and lighthearted romp, with Lee taking on Chuck Norris in an epic showdown. Enter the Dragon is a masterpiece of the genre, with Lee playing a martial arts expert recruited to infiltrate a criminal organization's island fortress. And Game of Death, while incomplete due to Lee's untimely death, still features some of his most iconic fight scenes.Overall, Bruce Lee's Greatest Hits Criterion Collection on Blu-ray is a fantastic set for any fan of martial arts or Bruce Lee. The films are timeless classics, and the special features provide a wealth of information and context for Lee's life and legacy. If you're a fan of the genre, this is definitely a set worth adding to your collection.

This is a wonderful Criterion set of Bruce Lee's five core films whether you are a Lee fan or simply interested in exploring his work. I saw all these films years ago on VHS and DVD rentals, and boy, did they look lousy. Those that are widescreen were chopped into full screen too. Bruce Lee's greatness still shone through, but here, in this Criterion set of high-quality restorations, his greatness is absolutely clear. The set is packed with extras (more than 2 disks' worth), has a fun artistic cover design, and an excellent booklet of sorts in the form of a fan magazine. My guy's the one who loves Lee, and he was thrilled to get this as a gift, and I am happy to watch these lovingly restored movies with him. I've never enjoyed Bruce Lee more!

I have so many Bruce Lee collections it isn't funny.I have the Master Collection, which are the US releases most of us grew up on. So The Big Boss is Fists of Fury, Fist of Fury is Chinese Connection and Way of the Dragon is Return of the Dragon. It's a nice set but we all know the Hong Kong versions have some additional scenes.I have the Ultimate Collection which are the original Hong Kong films, unfortunately Fortune Star felt the need to update some of the sound effects and they sound really ridiculous. Almost as bad as when George Lucas decided to fix one of his films with additional effects.Thankfully the Criterion Collection has come to our rescue, all of the Hong Kong films (as released) with both Chinese and English audio in glorious original widescreen presentation. If you grew up watching pan and scan versions on cable tv, it can feel like a completely new movie because suddenly there are extra people in every scene.Also includes the Hong Kong release of Enter the Dragon and the US theatrical version which I personally think was a better edit. This film is usually not found in Bruce Lee collections as it was a Warner Bros film. There are also extras galore from documentary stuff to expert commentary on the films.Don't expect miracles, the films can be a touch grainy and I think they restored them as much as they were able. But with modern TV resolutions poor stock and out of focus stuff really stands out. But when it's clean, it's really clean. This is also the best these films have ever looked.This is the most enjoyable Bruce Lee collection I've ever had.