Immortal Beloved

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This sumptuous and moving 1994 film written and directed by Bernard Rose (Candyman) investigates the artistic and romantic passions of one of the greatest composers of all time. Featuring a superb performance by Gary Oldman (Sid and Nancy) as Ludwig van Beethoven, Immortal Beloved is full of uncommonly vivid, rich imagery as it charts the tumultuous life of the deaf child prodigy and his rise to the height of musical achievement. Along the way, he attempts to play mentor to his nephew, attend to his many passionate romances--the most stable one was with a countess (Isabella Rossellini)--and fight bouts of depression and madness that ruled his life and his art. The film is framed around a "Rosebud"-type letter found after the composer's death that makes up the crux of the story. Jeroen Krabbé (The Fugitive), playing Beethoven's lifelong friend, attempts to discover who Beethoven's muse really was, becoming as driven as his friend in discovering the unlikely identity of the composer's "immortal beloved." Through this we gain an insight into the nature of obsession, romance, and the heights and sacrifices of artistic achievement. The film exhibits some extraordinary sound design, and the finale features a magical encapsulation of Beethoven's life and loves set to his "Ode to Joy." As an exciting and passionate journey, Immortal Beloved is its own masterpiece. --Robert Lane

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Sadly disappointed .......2007-09-05

I approached viewing this movie with great anticipation. I've been a devout Beethoven Junkie since I was 14, but nothing of Beethoven's character as portrayed by Oldman rings true to the biographies and many articles I've read about him over the years. (No fault of Oldman's; he didn't write the script.)

Early on, we see Beethoven frolicking about in the lusty pursuit of a young girl, when in fact he was somewhat of a prude. He viewed Mozart's Don Giovanni and Marriage of Figaro as immoral, and wrote only one opera himself, Fidelio, because it was the only libretto he thought lived up to his ethical standards.

I've long thought that, given a good script, the best actor to play Beethoven would be Harvey Keitel. Just look at that scene on the beach in "The Piano" as he listens to Holly Hunter play: His hands clasped behind his back as he paces, head bent forward. He's the spitting image of Beethoven in a famous illustration made in his lifetime.

I do recommend a wonderful film on DVD from the BBC, "Eroica," about the premiere rehearsal of that symphony. There's a little thwarted romance subplot, but it's mostly about the drama of the music, conducted by John Eliot Gardiner on period instruments. Ian Hart plays Beethoven. (Trivia: he was Professor Quirinus Quirrell in the first Harry Potter movie.)

Great Movie! Should Have Left One Scene Out........2007-08-28

I love this movie! Beethoven rules and Gary Oldman is Great! Only one scene was not necessary to the movie and brings its artistic brillance down a notch. The scene I speak of is when the French Army is shown invading Austria and a few French soldiers pull a woman from a coach in the woods and rape her. Did this kind of thing happpen, of course, but what in the heck it has to do with Beethoven, his music and the mystery of his "Immortal Beloved" I have never been able to figure out. I wish it had been cut from the DVD and filled in with some footage that actual contributes to the film. A BAD Director's choice. (Mind you, I am not a critic of violence in a movie, I LOVE war movies of all sorts, but this was just meaningless to the story).

A true mystery.......2007-08-25

I am not amazed that this movie, after 13 years, continues to be one that continues to get such great notice. The life of Beethoven is one that will always get much attention from anyone involved in music, and this movie brilliantly depicts one of the greater mysteries of the Master's life. Will we ever truly know who the "Immortal Beloved" really was? There are several theories, and candidates, as to who this woman really was, and some claim Karl is the son of Beethoven by his sister-in-law; however, has it ever been proven?

This movie creates in the viewer a frustration every time the Immortal Beloved is briefly glimpsed, shrouded in her veils, coming and going. Frustration develops and grows with every near miss Beethoven has in meeting his lover, a frustration the viewer keenly feels. This is done so well the viewer develops an understanding of the angst Beethoven himself felt in loving a woman he could not have.

This is a movie I highly recommend for any Beethoven fan.

Oldman is superb!.......2007-08-24

Gary Oldman does a superb job as Ludwig van Beethovan. The story of guessing who Beethovan's "Immortal Beloved" is a fascinating one and this film captures it. I was highly impressed by this film, and it has quickly become one of my favorites.

Immortal Movie.......2007-08-09

This is a very moving story of the life of one of the world's greatest composers. Every Beethoven fan owes it to himself to watch this one.

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Well acted and directed drama

Immortal Beloved [Blu-ray]
Starring: Gary Oldman
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
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ASIN: B000RO6JWC
Release Date: 2007-08-21

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Well acted and directed drama.......2007-09-15

If you enjoyed Amadeus and Farinelli then surely you'll enjoy Immortal Beloved. The movie is brilliantly acted and directed. The cinematography is simply awesome on Blu-ray. The movie boasts an all-star cast and how do they deliver. If you enjoy period movies and stories in the tradition of the aforementioned Immortal Beloved is a great addition to the video library.

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Are you kidding me!?!
If you take the time to "GET IT" you'll love it
ALL OVER THE PLACE!
Inconsistent production and confusing storyline
What a waste!

Immortal
Starring: Linda Hardy (II) , Thomas Kretschmann , Charlotte Rampling , Frédéric Pierrot , and Thomas M. Pollard
Director: Enki Bilal
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ASIN: B0008ENI0W
Release Date: 2005-06-21

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Are you kidding me!?!.......2007-08-23

Honestly, the violence blows. They took a great premise for the story and just went places they should not have. The special effects were interesting, not sure how to classify the techniques. They were kind of a live-action combined with digital animation. I'd avoid watching or buying this one.

If you take the time to "GET IT" you'll love it.......2007-08-14

I really don't care about the genesis of the movie or the creative process, just the final outcome. While I wholeheartedly agree that the Pyramid Alien Language really needed to be subtitled, and the "gods" were poorly done. I have to say that the rest of the negative reviewers just don't "get it." No, it's not akin to Blade Runner (I watched BR a couple of days ago, and apart from Rachel, that movie looks like it could have been shot last year!) - this movie is totally different. Sure, the blending on CGI and actors is at times rough, the plot line a little convoluted, and major characters are not explored enough, but overall the movie is a great viewing experience.

A better comparison would be to Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow - I movie I really can't watch any more simply because 1) I can't stand the characters, and 2) The SFX literally gives me a headache! Immortal has a far superior plot, storyline and SFX. Remember - it's a graphic novel brought to the screen, so it retains much of that look and feel.

Better to think of a blending of the Fifth Element and the Anime "Sin."

As for Immortal, the emphasis - and the audience focus should be on - the story, not the SFX. Even with that caveat, it is stunning eye candy, and Nikopol is the kind of character you can really wrap your mind around. General observations: The blue haired babe (Jill Bioskop) seems to be inspired by Farscape's Chiana. Watch it several times to catch odds and ends you may have missed - and to experience the imagery. The detail and amount of visuals is simply stunning. Too much to catch in a single viewing.

ALL OVER THE PLACE!.......2007-07-09

I can't give this movie more than about 2.5 stars. It's just so far out there and it is definitely not able to reach a large audience. As a huge sci-fi fan I had to take a look, and I was mildly amused. The plot is incredibly stupid and the filmmakers could not decide whether the characters should be live action or CGI. The floating pyramid with the CGI Egyptian gods inside playing board games pretty much sums it up. Enjoy at your own risk.

Inconsistent production and confusing storyline.......2007-05-30

For the most part, I enjoyed this movie, but the experience was bumpy, mostly because the quality of the visuals were inconsistent. Some scenes were gorgeous, while others (the Gods in the pyramid, in particular) looked like something out of a 90's video game. The story was a little hard to follow, but if you like hard sci-fi, you'll probably enjoy it.

What a waste!.......2007-05-19

The movie is awsome and everything written in the other reviews is correct. Just one BIG screw up:

The original movie is in french. The original graphic novel was written in french. As showed in the special features the filmakers spent months to lipsinc the entire movie with the lines in french.

So why in heaven would they REMOVE THE ORIGINAL SOUND IN FRENCH FROM THE DVD??? What the hell did they have in mind??? There's plenty of space for both english and french sound!

BIG mistake! They didn't even put subtitles in the begining of the movie when the gods are speaking to each other in a weird language (neither french or english). What they say is VERY important for the entire plot. In the french version they included subtitles in this part...

Summary: Great movie, awful release...

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Poor technical work on a great singer
Quality
GREAT ITEM. BUT DO NOT TRUST THE DELIVERY

Anita Baker: Rapture Live
Starring: Anita Baker
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Release Date: 2007-06-19

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Poor technical work on a great singer.......2007-08-09

This dvd has poor picture quality, fuzzy image and faded color. The sound quality is also very poor. I have to wonder if somehow amature made products are being sold here? The dvd distacts from Baker's talent.
I do not recommend this product.

D. Kerr

Quality.......2007-07-17

Anita Baker: Rapture Live

I wanted to say first of all I'm old school, I can remember Anita 1st song and I followed her erver since, I have all of her cd's and when I saw amazon had her dvd I jumped on it, but what I dont understand, today its 2007 and DVD's has come along way and HD in whats happening. I ordered this dvd and had to wait over 2 1/2 months to recieve it and when I saw it at my home I was very unhappy with the picture quality, it was like watching a concert on tv 20 years ago. Sorry, but I feel it could have been more up to date.

LMoney
Cincinnati, Ohio

GREAT ITEM. BUT DO NOT TRUST THE DELIVERY.......2007-05-27

I wanted this item so bad I have been waiting for delivery since 11/06. Have not received it YET. I cancelled the order 2 days ago on 05/23/07 and ordered it from the used seller option. I am awaiting the arrival which should be no later than 05/31/07. Buy it from a private owner.

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Christopher Lambert
So bad it's bad...
Immortal cheese.
Highlander the movie was a work of art......... :)
The Original Highlander - Cult Classic

Highlander (The Immortal Edition)
Starring: Christopher Lambert , Roxanne Hart , Clancy Brown , Sean Connery , and Beatie Edney
Director: Russell Mulcahy
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ASIN: B00005RYL9
Release Date: 2002-04-16

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This 1986 fantasy/action thriller has since spawned two sequels, a popular syndicated TV series, numerous comic-book spinoffs, and a loyal (if somewhat oddly obsessive) following of fans. Directed by music video veteran Russell Mulcahy (which explains the dizzying camera work), the original theatrical release made hash of an intriguing story about an "Immortal" from 16th-century Scotland (Christopher Lambert) who time-leaps to modern-day America with his archenemy (Clancy Brown) in hot pursuit. It becomes a battle to the death (yes, Immortals can die), and Lambert seeks survival training from an Immortal mentor played by Sean Connery. Dazzling, energetic, and altogether confusing in its original form, the film has since been released on video, laserdisc, and DVD in this revised widescreen "director's cut," with additional footage, director and producers' commentary, a photo and artwork archive, the original trailer, and an official time line of the film's evolution from script to screen. A must for Highlander fans ... and you know who you are! --Jeff Shannon

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Christopher Lambert.......2007-09-03

Connor MacLeod (Christopher Lambert) can't live forever unless you cut his head off. Great movie about a group of immortals fighting for the ultimate prize.

Corey Cotta, Author of All of Yesterdays Tomorrows.

So bad it's bad..........2007-08-10

There are cult movies that have something special about them but are just not mainstream, and then there are cult movies that are utterly awful but that some group of people loves anyway. Highlander is the second type.

Highlander creates a great fantasy scenario. An unexplained, even among its members, group of immortals is born on Earth over the ages. They have to cut off each other's heads in attempt to be the last one standing, at which point the last one will receive some sort of great prize. Interesting issues of their (semi) immortality are touched upon, such as what it's like to be with a partner and watch them grow old and die without them.

Despite the interesting premise, the real problem is three-fold: 80's cheese dogging every inch of the film when they are in the "current" day period fighting, throw away acting, sloppy set-ups for action premises, particularly the last part of the film where a relationship starts out of nowhere. It just doesn't stand up as a good film, and as I watched it I either laughed at how bad it was or kept wondering if I should just shut off and stop the terrible waste of time.

Immortal cheese........2007-07-30

I loved this movie when I was younger, I haven't set through the whole thing in years ,I Know why. It is so cheesy and badly done I can see why it only appealed to me when I was younger.In the first fight sequence the guy who is fighting Nash backflips 25 times. My son and I who is 11 laughed our heads off. The sword fighting scenes were unbelievable, poorly choreographed, sparking like the blades were made out of flint. How exactly does a sword knock down a castle wall in the fight sequence of Remirez and the Kurgan. Also I never noticed all of the ghosts flying around after one of the Immortals died, which really looked silly. Overall I guess its ok for kids ,but be forewarned theres alot of language and some nudity so be quick to edit.

Highlander the movie was a work of art......... :).......2007-07-03

The film is a classic and I was happy to find it. It was in great shape, was delivered quickly, and without problems. Amazon makes it all easy.

The Original Highlander - Cult Classic.......2007-07-03

1986's "Highlander" is a good science fiction movie with an exceptionally intriguing concept for a storyline, that a race of immortals live among us and are battling to the last man for an unnamed prize. The concept fueled three big screen sequels and at least two TV series. This is the movie that started it all.

The movie proceeds along parallel story arcs. In one, an antique dealer named Nash, played by Christopher Lambert, battles a series of immortal opponents in modern day New York, while attracting the attention of a curious female police scientist named Brenda (played by Roxanne Hart).

In the second story arc, a Scots Highlander named Connor MacLeod (also played by Lambert) who, after being mortally wounded in battle in 1536, discovers that he is immortal. Connor is sought out by an even older immortal named Ramirez (perfectly played by Sean Connery) who teaches him how to fight and how to avoid losing his head to another immortal. Ramirez prepares Connor for the necessarily lonely life he will have, outliving the mortal humans around him. Ramirez also prepares him for an eventual rematch with Kurgan, the evil seven-foot giant immortal who first wounded Connor in battle.

The two story arcs will come together in New York City in the present. Nash, as Connor now calls himself, finds himself falling in love with Brenda just as his old nemesis Kurgan arrives for "the Gathering", the final battle of immortals. Connor and Kurgan (played by Clancy Brown) will maneuver for a final confrontation at swordpoint that only one of them can survive.

"Highlander" was apparently strapped by a small budget that limited production values and special effects, but the producers more than made up for this with beautiful location shooting in Western Scotland, a magnificent score by QUEEN, and some well-staged action sequences. The interaction between Macleod and Ramirez is priceless, as Ramirez imparts both fighting skill and friendship to the young Macleod.

This movie is highly recommended as an exceptionally entertaining experience to science fiction fans and to fans of the later versions of this storyline.

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Immortal Sergeant
Combat War Movie
Well balanced war drama starring Henry Fonda
An engaging wartime movie about a decent man, played by Henry Fonda, who learns to fight for a good cause
Immortal Sergeant

Immortal Sergeant
Starring: Henry Fonda , Maureen O'Hara , Thomas Mitchell , Allyn Joslyn , and Reginald Gardiner
Director: John M. Stahl
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ASIN: B000EHSVVO
Release Date: 2006-05-23

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Just a few months before entering the Service in a real-life role, Henry Fonda starred in this movie as a shy, self-doubting corporal who is thrust into a life-and-death position of leadership when his sergeant is killed. The danger and hardship of desert warfare are brought vividly and realistically to life in this production, one of the better war movies made during World War 2, Co-starring Maureen O'Hara, Immortal Sergeant is as thrilling as it is inspirational.

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Immortal Sergeant.......2007-08-12

First saw this movie on TV in the early 1960s and have always liked it since. Good character studies and insights into leadership. As with all war movies made during WWII, it has some propaganda included but in general, holds up pretty well.

Action takes place in Libya probably in Feb/Mar 1941 just as the Germans are arriving in Africa. Flashbacks during the main plot reveal how we got to where we are.

Combat War Movie.......2007-02-07

It was interesting seeing Henry Fonda in Immortal Sergeant. He was young when he played the part of this combat soldier in this movie. I know years later he played in other war movies like Battle of the Bulge and Midway.

Well balanced war drama starring Henry Fonda.......2007-01-14

I could relate to Henry Fonda's character Colin Spence in the 1943 film "Immortal Sergeant" a lot more than some of the other rifle wielding Infantry heroes you see in the older war films. Immortal Sergeant has a special place in my collection now, and upon further research, I'm surprised fans of classic WWII films or even Henry Fonda fans far and wide overlook this movie in general.

One fact I learned was that this was the last movie Fonda himself starred in before joining up and fighting in WWII. The title of this film is not, however, referring to Cpl. Spence, but I'll get to that in a moment.

The plot surrounds that of a Canadian man (Colin Spence) who struggles to become a writer, while the whole time the rest of his friends are going off to war. One day he finally makes the decision to go, staving off Officer Candidate School for enlisting as a grunt in the British Army. Spence also has to struggle with the fact that he has not been forward enough with the love of his life, and another man seems to be entering the picture. As Cpl. Spence fights through the unbearable heat of the Libyan Desert, his sergeant, who discovers great potential hidden within Cpl Spence's reluctant soul, soon befriends him. It takes a strange and bloody sequence of events for Spence to realize his potential, unless of course, the desert does not kill him and his men off first!

Henry Fonda is superb as Cpl. Colin Spence. Fonda's ability to play a good hearted, somewhat shy man with higher principles and values than the average Joe does not go unseen. His worrisome character is convincing enough to have the viewers worry for him, and hope for the best possible outcome. Thomas Mitchell plays Sgt. Kelly, a veteran of the First World War and a jolly, laid back man who is still an excellent leader on the battlefield. The camaraderie between the Sergeant and Cpl. Spence is brief, but is the great middle connector for the movies overall script. Maureen O'Hara is beautiful in this black and white film, and does a great job portraying the somewhat coy Valentine, Spence's girlfriend. Follow Cpl. Spence on his journey of heartache, personal achievement and redemption.

The battle scenes in the movie are enjoyed for their Hollywood nostalgia more than anything. Studio Sets of desert scenes when the men are resting and eating just add to the character development. Top that off with bombers, armored cars and an epic cloak and dagger scene at an oasis, and you have all the ingredients for a Great War drama

An engaging wartime movie about a decent man, played by Henry Fonda, who learns to fight for a good cause.......2006-07-14

"You know, if anything happens to me you're in command," says Sergeant Kelly (Thomas Mitchell) to Corporal Colin Spence (Henry Fonda). They're lost in the Libyan desert with only three gallons of petrol left for their remaining armored car, almost no water and a busted compass. Sergeant Kelly started out with Corporal Spence and twelve other men on a routine patrol. Three German fighters changed things. Now there's only Sergeant Kelly, Spence and four others.

"Nothing's going to happen to you, sergeant," Spence says. "I mean, it can't."

"It won't, lad, if I can help it. Still, if I stop a packet it's up to you to get this patrol back...and that's not an easy job."

"But I'm no leader," Spence says. "I haven't had the experience to take up a command like this with other men's lives depending on me. I can carry out orders but I can't give them. I'm just a civilian with a couple of chevrons on my sleeve."

The Immortal Sergeant tells us the story of Colin Spence, a small-town reporter from Canada in England, who is shy and not really able to accomplish the things he wants. Please note that while elements of the plot are discussed, the key elements are all described on the DVD case. It's obvious Valentine (Maureen O'Hara) loves him but he just can't seem to recognize the signals. Just before he enlists, she and Colin meet an old friend of Colin's at a party. Benedict (Reginald Gardner) is now a famous war correspondent. "Good old Colin. I tell you this lad has a head on his shoulders," says Benedict to Valentine. "I'm afraid he's a little bit too self-effacing for the times, though. You know, like the good old democracies. Nice, but a little bit too civilized for his own good, eh Colin?" Benedict smoothly moves in on Valentine and Colin can only look on.

Spence keeps remembering Valentine while he and the rest of the patrol struggle through the desert. Now on foot, the sergeant leads the men in an attack on an isolated German armored car. They hope to find water and perhaps even capture the car and drive back to their own lines. The sergeant is clear about what they must do. "This war, like every other war, is going to be won by men on their feet with guns in their hands. And don't you forget it," he tells them. But the car is destroyed in the attack, the cans of German water with it, and two more men in the patrol die. The sergeant is one of them. Colin Spence has no choice but to take command now. And slowly, as he faces the reality of the situation, he becomes more forceful and more resourceful. The three other men, one a little reluctantly, accept his leadership. He knows he doesn't have the answers. He relies on his memory of Sergeant Kelly and his memory of Valentine to keep him moving forward. At the climax, he leads a desperate attack on an oasis guarded by three times the number of Germans. It is an attack which is bravely led and fought.

Back in a Cairo hospital, Colin Spence sums it up. "I had to come all the way out here to meet a tough sergeant named Kelly who was born in a slum and educated in an army camp before I was fit for a woman like Valentine. He's dead now but he taught me one thing...if I ever want Valentine or anything else worthwhile in life I've got to fight for it. That's not a bad thing for a man to find out...or for a nation, either, for that matter...to fight."

This is an appealing war-time movie with little of the bravado and obvious emotional string-pulling of most war movies. Thomas Mitchell gives a fine performance and Maureen O'Hara would be any man's dream of the woman waiting back home. What takes this movie out-of-the-ordinary is Henry Fonda. Did any major Hollywood star, before or after, combine so effectively almost naive honesty, decency and acting skill. We sympathize with Colin Spence's shyness; we sympathize with Spence's nervousness at the idea of being in charge if his sergeant is killed; we see and approve of Spence's taking on the responsibility of leading the remaining men of the patrol; and we come to admire his dedication to do the right thing, to fight against the odds for a good cause. The Immortal Sergeant is a film that with time sort of slipped between the cracks. DVD has brought it back and it's worth seeing.

The DVD transfer is just fine. There are no significant extras.

Immortal Sergeant.......2002-07-06

This is one of the early World War II movies(1943). It is very well done and extremely entertaining. The story of the mild mannered soldier that is forced to take command in a very difficult situation is presented in such away that the viewer is enthralled with the character. Henry Fonda was perfect for the role and he brought the transformation from a weak timid man to a heroic soldier off with great finese. I loved this movie. If I had been in the audience in 1943, I would have rushed out and bought the war bonds that were advertised at the end of the film.

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Temptations One Night in London

One Night in London
Starring: The Temptations
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Release Date: 2007-07-24

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Temptations One Night in London.......2007-08-08

This is an excellent concert!!! It is not with the original Temptations, but Ron Tyson, Richard Street, and Dennis Edwards do a great job!!! Also, seeing and hearing Melvin Franklin sing Ole Man River is priceless! They sound and look great!

Biography - Bruce Lee: The Immortal Dragon (A&E DVD Archives)

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Bruce Lee: The Immortal Dragon is great DVD!
phylography
Truely expressing oneself
The Best Bruce Lee Documentary Available
A Great Talent

Biography - Bruce Lee: The Immortal Dragon (A&E DVD Archives)
Starring: Bruce Lee
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ASIN: B0009IXRIA
Release Date: 2005-07-26

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Bruce Lee was an amazingly prolific, influential, and graceful man, and his mark on the world have been assured even if he hadn't made a single film. But those five films he made as an adult (he was a child actor in Hong Kong before returning to the U.S.), along with his untimely death, have captured the imagination of generations of martial arts fans. Because of his high profile, though, Lee's life has been well documented over the years--so this A&E Biography proves somewhat redundant, despite its quality. The Immortal Dragon may be more accurate than other offerings--Dragon, the Lee bio that starred Jason Scott Lee (no relation, but a remarkable resemblance), is probably the most entertaining--but there aren't enough revelations here to make it indispensable. At a scant 50 minutes, The Immortal Dragon may not have enough time to fulfill on its initial promise. How unlike Lee. --Randy Silver

Description

He fought his way from the mean streets of Hong Kong to international superstardom. With blazing fists and a burning passion, he became one of the most celebrated kung-fu masters of all time. In classic films like Fists of Fury and Enter the Dragon, he created the martial arts action genre that has become a favorite of moviegoers worldwide. But just as he reached the height of fame, he was struck down by a mysterious ailment or was it the curse that supposedly follows his family? This fascinating program examines the short, meteoric life of Bruce Lee. Exclusive interviews with friends and family including his late son Brandon and extensive footage from home movies, screen-tests and his legendary films help reveal the man behind the myth of the Immortal Dragon.

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Bruce Lee: The Immortal Dragon is great DVD!.......2007-08-01

Bruce Lee: The Immortal Dragon is great DVD! this video explains the history and biography of the greatest Martial artists of all time, Bruce lee! This documentary video gives you insight on how Bruce Lee became famous! This video has rear clips and video of Bruce lee performing his amazing martial arts demonstration on film and television. It has interviews with Bruce Lee's family and friends including his late son, Brandon Lee. I recommend it.

phylography.......2007-05-18

If someone told me "Bruce Lee was a philosopher" a few years ago, I would have laughed out loud.
I've loved Bruce Lee as Martial Arts expert/performer/action_movie-pioneer for years and years, but the stuff I read about Bruce Lee's philosophy and ideas in general was always muddy, oddly put together, and or tough to read.
This bio is concise, informative, and not repetitive the way a lot of early A&E Biographies were. And of course, the best thing about this DVD, is that you see and understand that Bruce Lee was more than a physical phenom that moved (more than anyone I've ever seen) in what could be posted in wikipedia as "Poetry in Motion."

Truely expressing oneself.......2007-02-20

This Biography in my opinion was definately one of the best introductions to how Bruce really was. It shows and tells about him as a person all around, a 360 degree profile. From when he was acting as a boy, to becoming the martial arts master he lives on through this documentary of the legend that is Bruce Lee. Out of all his movies, this is the one I've probably watched the most. It helps capture the essence of his character. A very inspirational telling about his art and the steps he had to take in order to achieve the level of fluidity and beauty he produced, or better yet, was produced through him. 5 out of 5 most definately

The Best Bruce Lee Documentary Available.......2005-10-03

This is without doubt the best Bruce Lee documentary for sale. I say this because the very best one was the first BIOGRAPHY that A&E aired in the early 90's, but due to not having secured the legal rights, they were forced to destroy the master print and make a new one (the one on this review). It is a shame, because if this one is still a five star bio, the other one was a true masterpiece of editing, color, soundtrack, rarer clips from Lee's appeareance in tv shows like IRONSIDE and training footage.And seemed like it was put together as a labor of love. This one is excellent too, but lacks the depth and warm of the other one. Still highly recommendable though.

A Great Talent.......2000-09-04

Viewing this Sepcial on Bruce Lee was something else.he had a Amazing Career.he broke so many Barriers.he was a true Original.he brought a Spirited Vibe to his Craft.He Left this Earth all to soon.He was a Genius.