This series is entertaining on different levels. First, there's the martial arts. Not like a Bruce Lee movie intensity but entertaining enough. Then there's the translation to English. Its pretty funny. I can't tell you how many times I've called my brother, brother instead of his name or my sisters, sister, instead of their names. Yet they all call him Bruce Bruce and not brother.The early part of the series is supposed to be set in the time before he left for the US, which was in 1959. He then died in 1973, yet one of the the gang members in the earlier episodes in Hong Kong was wearing a Justin Timberlake t-shirt. Timberlake wasn't even born until 1981.If sets and wardrobes not matching the time isn't an issue for you then you should enjoy this series. If they are, then just suspend your beliefs for each episode and enjoy it for the comic relief.
... View MoreThoroughly enjoyed this series. There are definitely some historical inaccuracies, particularly to how he got his injuries that lead to paralysis. However it really gives the viewer the essence of Bruce Lee's character, his affinity to learn & develop, his philosophy of life and his amazing work ethic. It's low budget at $6.4 million so forgive occasional mishaps-However the actor who plays Bruce Lee is absolutely amazing-a big mistake not to have used him in the latest Hollywood blockbuster but glad he did not-as that is full of too many historical mistakes. You will have to read subtitles though but that will mean you will have to respect Bruce Lee Li Xiao Long is of Hong Kong origin. For an intimate understanding of what drove Bruce Lee's genius this series is a must. I watched all 50 episodes on Netflix and loved it !!!!
... View MoreGonna keep this short. I really wanted to enjoy this show but, I was so put off (as a few of the other reviewers have pointed out) by the anachronisms like modern cars and buildings in multiple scenes/shots. They just destroyed my personal ability to suspend disbelief enough to be able to just lose myself in the show and enjoy it.Example; I've been a huge fan of Lee (both the actor and athlete) for over 40 years, I'm also a longtime fan of the football team Arsenal and was quite pleased at the 12:05 Mark of the first episode to see an extra showing his support for them in a modern Arsenal jersey (circa 2006) Now this is supposed to be a scene meant to be set in the 1950's! That's just one example but, modern clothing, cars, buildings and I swear I saw a guy on a cellphone in the background at one point too. Its all just too much to ignore. Bottom line, I realize unless you have a endless budget these things can pop up here and there. The show as a whole wasn't bad. But all those inconsistencies, it just feels as if there's no respect for their audience. Which to me, made it un- watchable.
... View Morefrom the start you can see its a amateur movie + the spiritual n the acting is really horrible, the kung fu is just wanna Be Hollywood , the technique is just another bring up your own technique to make it sound better but its just plain horrible (I don't know how this got out with bruce lee name on it but someone need to be shot)the music about bruce lee WTF , is wrong with you people!This movie really is a disgrace for all Bruce lee Fan... hope this movie burn into hell! nothing really make sense in this movie , if you need a movie to fall asleep this is it!if not don't waste your time watching this!
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