Year of the Dragon
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Movie Reviews of Year of the Dragon
Movie Review: A Cinematic Treasure!
Summary: 5 Stars
The sets of 'Chinatown' were constructed and photographed at Dino de Laurentiis' film studio in North Carolina. I know because I saw them while visiting the set. The real Chinatown has streets so narrow you could not possibly film on them. However, that's where the 'pretend' ends and the gritty reality of life on Canal Street begins.
While this movie was made over 20 years ago, it not only holds up over time, it gets better with age. It's like the best Dim Sum you ever had. You want it again and again. I am delighted it is now out on DVD. I just wish they would re-release 'Year Of The Dragon' in theaters so a new generation of filmgoers could see the genius involved.
John Lone, as always, is quiet elegance. A wonderful actor with one of the best faces in the business. Mickey Rourke was Mickey Rourke. The guy we fell in love with. Not the Mickey Rourke of today who has had so much plastic surgery we can't recognize him anymore. He is brash, crass, electric. A real spitfire of an actor. Ariane, poor soul, was badly miscast. The material was way over her head.
You see small parts in the film played by actors who were just getting started in the business. Eddie Jones, the great character actor who played my daughter's grandfather in a Harry Kondolian play in NYC, is the tough Cop on horseback in the first part of the film. He is still around playing great roles. John Lone and Ariane have long since left the screen. I really miss Lone. A wonderful actor.
The film is not a small film. It's big in grandure and in scope. Lone travels to Thailand, Hong Kong. This film sneaks up on you when you least expect it and makes you think. The writing is superb. Cinematography incredible. Music, acting, you name it. The very best film has to offer.
As someone who photographed Chinatown for many years here in NYC, it is very special to me. I love this film. I just wish millions of people could see it now in DVD and be as thrilled by it.
Movie Review: Movies like this can't be made anymore, 5 stars
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a really great movie what I love about it is that the drama in it is completely over the top. Its about a renegade cop who disregards his own superiors to take on chinatown and take down an up and coming chinese gangster Joey Tai played by the guy from the Last Emperor. Its a bit of a stereotypical movie but its what movies are supposed to be. Its really dramatic and violent as hell, his wife gets killed, one of his partners get gunned, and meanwhile he starts a romance with a chinese news reporter feeding her tips to run stories about the chines emob and piss them off, they rape her lol, The cop played by Mickey Rourke is an absolute Tornado everyone around him gets hurt. Watch this movie they don't make em anymore like this.Movie Review: The Good ole days!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie sure brings back memories. If you get easily upset over racial slurs this might not be the movie for you. However action packed from start to finish.
I only wish John Lone were in more movies now!!! He always plays such a great villian and Mickey Rourke plays his role of the do things my way cop so well. I'm glad to see this is coming out on DVD so I won't have to purchase an overseas copy.
One of my top favorites of all time. Also if you liked this one check out The Hunted (1995) version starring Christopher Lambert and John Lone. Another Classic!!!
Movie Review: Year of the dragon
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been looking for this movie for years. I've seen it before but couldn't find a copy. Finally found it. The DVD is great too! It would be nice to find other rare movies that have a short detail on the plot or story lines. Although I already knew the plot, if I had not seen the movie before, it would be doubtful if I would take any interest in the movie.
Movie Review: Brilliant
Summary: 5 Stars
Brilliant film written by the genius Oliver Stone, director Cimino and star Mickey Roarke at their very best. Great action, character development, fantastic dialogue. A film every film buff should see and study, and like great wine it tastes even better with age.