Jet Li,
Bridget Fonda,
Tcheky Karyo,
Laurence Ashley,
Burt Kwouk
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This action thriller co-written by filmmaker Luc Besson stars Jet Li as Liu Jian, a Chinese intelligence officer in Paris on an assignment that finds him in the midst of an international conspiracy. W... read more
Directed by: Chris Nahon
Release Date: July 6, 2001
Keywords:
fight scenes,
action movie,
martial arts,
action scenes,
bridget fonda,
Comic Sans ,
Bridget Fonda ,
Romeo Must Die,
Tcheky Karyo
DVD Release Date: January 22, 2002
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June 26, 2011A hard-boiled and and awesome action-packed thriller. A sizzling, sexy, thrilling and explosive shocker from start to finish. The action is fast, relentless and utterly furious. Jet Li packs pure star power along with his incredible skills, he proves that he's one of the greatest... read more
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May 30, 2011fb535316333Worth watching for Li's martial arts but with a story loosely and formulaicly strung together you can't help but feel guilty while you cruise through this action flick.
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November 12, 2010Not my favorite Jet Li outing, but it is Jet Li, so you know it's gotta be really bad for me to give it any fewer than three stars. I'd want more martial arts and less Bridget Fonda to give it a higher rating.
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August 8, 2010A decent action film with plenty of well choreographed fight scenes. The plot is very basic and not original there are a few lulls between the action scenes but overall it's an entertaining way to spend 90 minutes.
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July 6, 2010Watchable for the most part thanks to Cory Yuen, and Jet Li just being a blast to watch kicking the crap out of people. Now, why is Luc Besson's hand in almost every single action/genre film produced in France? The man is an atrocious writer, and while Jet Li gets the credit for ... read more
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August 7, 2008Well...it's your typical jet li action flick. I probably would have enjoyed it more if I'd seen it a few years ago.
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April 29, 2008The plot is whatever, but the fighting choreography is what makes this film. Cue ball scene and Jet Li blocking 4 dudes' attacks then beating their A was amazing.
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February 21, 2008Once again an Asian star is lumbered with the weakest of material when trying to crack the American market. Luc Besson's scripts only work when done with his trademark tongue in cheek humour. Taken seriously, all you are left with is daft steretypes and some serious lapses in log... read more
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February 20, 2008Really really good. I loved the action and kung-foo style fighting scenes. The story was actually really good although I thought it wouldn't even have a story so I was proved wrong. It was emotional and exciting. Was a bit confusing in the beginning hence the 1/2 star but was awe... read more
Critic Reviews
July 9, 2001
James Berardinelli, ReelViews
July 6, 2001
Kirk Honeycutt, Hollywood Reporter
Li jumps into a series of martial arts sequences of flying fists and balletic moves that truly reinvigorate a genre that has gone stale even in Asia.
July 6, 2001
Robert K. Elder, Chicago Tribune
The characters in Kiss of the Dragon are more cardboard than usual for an action movie. Full Review
July 6, 2001
Stephen Hunter, Washington Post
Kiss of the Dragon offers just about a kill a minute, but less than a thrill a minute. Full Review
July 6, 2001
Mark Jenkins, Washington Post
Kiss of the Dragon does have a sense of its own absurdity, but that doesn't prevent it from cloaking the inherently comic kung-fu genre in a seriousness so solemn that it could be French. Full Review
July 6, 2001
Geoff Pevere, Toronto Star
Practical, resourceful and unfussy. That's Jet Li, the Martha Stewart of martial arts mayhem. Full Review
July 6, 2001
Bob Graham, San Francisco Chronicle
It will separate hard-core Jet Li followers from the fair-weather fans. Full Review
July 6, 2001
Charles Taylor, Salon.com
[Jet Li] isn't dubbed in Kiss of the Dragon, but he's so removed from the proceedings that he might as well be. Full Review
July 6, 2001
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel
Despite his awesome brawling ability, Li has yet to demonstrate a persona that will make him worth watching in between fights. Full Review
July 6, 2001
Gene Seymour, Newsday
And in the end, you still wish there were a story somewhere worthy of Li's dynamism and elegance. Full Review
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