The Last Dragon (1985)

The Last Dragon (PG-13) - Review

"Kiss my Converse!"

A thick slice of 1980s cheese, The Last Dragon is a amalgam of MoTown and Martial Arts, a musical reverse-exploitation film from the sunnier side of the century.  Bruce Leroy (newbie actor Taimak) has almost reached enlightenment through kung fu, like his idol Bruce Lee.  He wears coolie hats around his hood of New York City and fights injustice in the form of Sho'Nuff, the lambastic Shogun of Harlem.  Lots of music video moments and pretty high class martial arts happen throughout the film, with Leroy trying to keep his lady love and baby brother out of Sho'Nuff's hands.  The final confrontation where the mystical Glow powers arise is not to be missed.  Famous for its cultishness and musical soundtrack, everyone can find something to love about the film, even if for the ham & eggs acting or the heavy 80s goodtime nostalgia.

7 Reused Scenes from Bruce Lee Movies out of 10 (GOOD)