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Jet Li Collection (Fist Of Legend/The Enforcer/Twin Warriors/The Defender) | 
 enlarge | Directors: Corey Yuen, Gordon Chan, Kazuya Konaka, Woo-ping Yuen
Actors: Jet Li, Michelle Yeoh, Anita Mui, Miu Tse, Shinobu Nakayama
Studio: Dimension
Category: DVD
Buy Used: $76.39
New (2) Used (10) Collectible (3) from $76.39
Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 98417
Format: Box Set, Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number Of Discs: 4
Running Time: 394 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5.4 x 2.4
ISBN: 6305977607
UPC: 717951010834
EAN: 9786305977605
ASIN: 6305977607
Theatrical Release Date: February 28, 1997
Release Date: August 15, 2000
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Recognizing Jet Li's rising popularity in the United States--popularity spurred on by his roles in Lethal Weapon 4 and Romeo Must Die--Dimension Home Video has released four of his Hong Kong films as a package. The weakest of them is The Defender, in which Li plays a crack bodyguard from mainland China who is appointed to protect a witness to a killing in Hong Kong. Though the movie has its share of action, Li's dour character gives him little room to display the buoyant charisma that's made him such an international star. Fortunately, the other three films more than make up for it. In The Defender, Li is a cop who goes deep undercover, becoming a noted criminal and distressing his young son, who doesn't know that his father is on a mission. This movie is a prime example of how Hong Kong movies can fuse over-the-top sentimentality with jaw-dropping kung-fu spectacle--the climactic fight scene, in which father and son work together to defeat a cadre of villains, is both hilariously absurd and dazzlingly acrobatic.Twin Warriors is also an amazing compendium of kung-fu action, also featuring the skills of Michelle Yeoh (sometimes known as Michelle Khan, costar of Jackie Chan's Supercop and the James Bond flick Tomorrow Never Dies). This epic culminates in the development of the discipline of Tai Chi, but it's far from a history lesson--Li's character develops this new martial art to defeat his oldest friend, who's become a corrupt warlord. Finally, there's Fist of Legend, another historical epic and one of Li's best movies. A superior script and direction support an intense performance from Li, who plays the head of a martial arts school caught up in political intrigue with the Japanese. But having a stronger plot doesn't mean the movie skimps on action; on the contrary, the fight scenes have a greater emotional impact. All in all, an excellent introduction to Jet Li, one of the world's most admired action heroes. --Bret Fetzer
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Titles Include: Fist Of Legend
The Enforcer
Twin Warriors
The Defender
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| Customer Reviews: Read 10 more reviews...
 original is better February 5, 2006
Tradeand5 (Planet Z)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
If you want UNCUT ORIGINAL version, ALWAYS look for ORIGINAL LICENSED Production. NOT US Release. Its a foreign film, it should not be US version to begin with~! HELLO!!!?? Why settle for LESS with US Version where they edit and cut so many excellent scenes especially with Jackie's Fighting Scenes. And US Release ruins the speed and sound as well. I have been collecting JET Li movies both HK and US Release Version for quite some time now. I found HK Version to be MUCH MORE in enjoyable, and HIGHER in Quality. American Market always like to "Americanize" and "Control". Regional Code Regulation thing is one of the example to CONTROL the Market. Why not let everyone enjoy the same HK Original Release move the same way REST OF THE WORLD enjoys it ?? No one makes Hollywood American movies to "French version" or "Chinese Version" ~! This what Americans are doing~! Well, enjoy the cheap "American version" then~! LOL
DUBBED!!!!NO Subtitles August 28, 2005
James C. Paterson V
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I will first and foremost explain the frustration of DUBBED movies. The films original format is not on this DVD. It takes away from the movie & actors. It should have been left in it's original sound format. Any real movie enthusiast frowns upon DUBBED. The dubbed voices are horrible, and it takes from the Kung-fu, and the plotline.
 These are Dubbed, but still the best May 20, 2005
P. Powell (Kentucky, USA)
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
Yes, it is correct that these are dubbed in English and have new English titles. But who cares? What the title and language is in don't have nothing to do with Jet Li and the film. These still are considered to be Jet Li's best films, or if not the best, some of the Top 10 by far.
I have watched the HK films of each of these movies, that just have English Subtitles. But like many millions of people, I really don't like watching a movie and trying to read it at the same time. It takes attention off of watching the action, with having to read whats said. I still love the regular movies, don't get me wronge. But I praise for these movies Dubbed in English. I love it. Cause now I can watch the movie 100% without having to read it. Yes, some of the orginal langauge after dubbed in English was slightly changed to say different stuff. But still yet, its still very good movies, just awesome movies.
So, to all those that just wanna see the films and love Jet Li, these are very worth getting and collecting. I love having them all in a Collection Set, instead of having each seprate. I believe makes it much easier and more organized with these sets. And if you love collection Jet Li sets, I would very reccommend getting along with this Once Upon a Time in China 1, 2, & 3 collection set also.
 ALL DUBBED! aaugh December 18, 2002
10 out of 12 found this review helpful
ALl 4 movies in this set are dubbed in English. I was horribly disappointed. Dont make the same mistake I did. Find the dubbed ones.
 Great Collection October 11, 2002
Matt J. Paden
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Jet Li is Awesome. Pretty much that sums it up. All four movies are good with Fist of Legand rising to the top. By far, the best martial arts movie I have ever seen. Fist of Legand, a remake of Bruce Lee's classic Chinese Connection, is truly remarkable. The story line was adapted from Chinese connction with a few added plot lines. The action is fluent and runs smoothly throughout the movie. The classic dojo fight where Chen fights the whole school at once was done perfectly. And the end fight scene is one of the best I've seen. It was amazing!
Then, my second favorite of this collection would have to be Twin Warriors. A truly outstanding traditional chinese Wire Fu masterpiece. The action throughout is incredible mixed with light humor. And, like Fist of Legand, the end fight scene was remarkable.
Next, I would say would be the Enforcer, although when I first saw it as a subtitled movie it was called Father is Hero. This one incorporates a little bit of a darker story line dealing with the deep undercover work of Li's character. The fight scenes are good, but do not really dazzle until the end. Overall it's not a bad flick for any Jet Li fan.
Now the reason I give this collection 4 stars is due to the fact that it has the Defender in it. It tried to be a story movie first and an action movie second, but in my opinion it didn't do that well of a job. The action is weak throughout and ends weak. Definately not one of my favorite movies, but I watch it every once in a while. A Jet Li fan can appreciate this movie but it probably will never make the top of anybody's list
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