[soundboy]

From this Yahoo News item

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HONG KONG - Bruce Lee's classic 1973 film, "Enter the Dragon," will be remade by Warner Bros. The remake, to be titled "Awaken the Dragon," will be written and directed by Kurt Sutter, producer of "The Shield" TV series. It will be released by Warner Independent Pictures. In an e-mail Thursday to The Associated Press, Warner Bros. publicist Laura Kim said the movie will tell the story of an FBI agent who investigates a Shaolin monk and underground kung fu fight clubs. China's Shaolin Temple is renowned for its martial-arts tradition. Kim declined to reveal the casting choices, budget or shooting schedule. Lee played a kung fu fighter who infiltrates an island occupied by a rogue martial arts artist in "Enter the Dragon." He died in 1973, at 32, from swelling of the brain. Lee was known for movies in which he portrayed characters that defend the Chinese and the working class from oppressors. He was born in San Francisco but grew up in Hong Kong, where he made his name as an actor.

 

[EyeAmEye]

I'm ready for a karate chop to the throat here, but why on earth would anyone remake this awful film?

 

[MCC]

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Originally Posted by EyeAmEye /img/forum/go_quote.gif why on earth would anyone remake this awful film?

I personally thought it was pretty good...

 

[skellington]

There are plenty of people as good at Kung Fu as Bruce Lee, but noone has his presence. He was a pure actor - ultra minimalist! He just had to stand there!
Too many re-makes these days, but everyone knows that

 

[lisnalee]

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Originally Posted by skellington /img/forum/go_quote.gif There are plenty of people as good at Kung Fu as Bruce Lee, but noone has his presence. He was a pure actor - ultra minimalist! He just had to stand there! Too many re-makes these days, but everyone knows that

I agree. They should leave it alone instead of tryin to cash in on his name

 

[Shizelbs]

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Originally Posted by skellington /img/forum/go_quote.gif There are plenty of people as good at Kung Fu as Bruce Lee, but noone has his presence. He was a pure actor - ultra minimalist! He just had to stand there! Too many re-makes these days, but everyone knows that

Leave the movie alone. They got it right the first time. I watched in in high def a couple weeks ago. Its still awesome.

 

[Jigglybootch]

I'm not happy about this. I love Enter the Dragon. I can't imagine it without Bruce Lee.

 

[Mrvile]

Oh my god, how can they remake this movie? It's a BRUCE LEE movie!! Without Bruce Lee, it just can't be. This is terrible.

 

[skullguise]

Yeah, I'm leaning towards not liking it already too, but I guess the market and critics will ultimately decide.

Now, does this mean we can get a remake of the movie-let "A Fistful Of Yen" from Kentucky Fried Movie? (anyone who liked Enter The Dragon should get/rent this movie just for that mini-film!)

 

[Edwood]

Send him to DETROIT!!!

 

[james__bean]

Seriously, why make a remake? Its not like the original concept was all that brilliant. What made that movie awesome was Bruce Lee. This is one movie that absolutely should not be remade.

 

[concrete_d]

My question: who is dumb (or brave) enough to think they can be Bruce Lee?

 

[dj_mocok]

Who's playing Bruce's character?

 

[choomanchoo]

I agree with Jigglybootch , just wouldn't seem right. juss my 0.02

 

[ak622]

I'm gonna have to wait to see who gets casted... Whoever gets casted to be the lead better have mad kung fu skills...