I first saw "Dragons Forever" in the theater with subtitles. I was mesmerized. I had just discovered the magic of Jackie Chan and the fight scenes in it had me and the rest of the audience in awe. I knew I had to buy the video.
Unfortunately it turned out to be a dubbed version. I'm trying to put my finger on what is annoying about the dub voices. They seem overly familiar. Like these are the people who have done thousands of dubbings for Hong Kong films.
But even on the little screen, the fights are still amazing. Top notch choreography and stunts. Alas, director Sammo Hung decided to ladle on a lot of romantic sentimentality that really slows the pace. It's more noticeable on repeated viewings.
But I'll keep watching because of these highlights: Biao Yuen is great as Jackie's oddball friend and he's an amazing fighter. Benny "The Jet" Urquidez looking more cyborg than man. Biao's apartment with the over-sized light switch and tubes for a fish tank. Last but not least the white pin-striped suit of the psychiatrist that is absolutely to die for.
Unfortunately it turned out to be a dubbed version. I'm trying to put my finger on what is annoying about the dub voices. They seem overly familiar. Like these are the people who have done thousands of dubbings for Hong Kong films.
But even on the little screen, the fights are still amazing. Top notch choreography and stunts. Alas, director Sammo Hung decided to ladle on a lot of romantic sentimentality that really slows the pace. It's more noticeable on repeated viewings.
But I'll keep watching because of these highlights: Biao Yuen is great as Jackie's oddball friend and he's an amazing fighter. Benny "The Jet" Urquidez looking more cyborg than man. Biao's apartment with the over-sized light switch and tubes for a fish tank. Last but not least the white pin-striped suit of the psychiatrist that is absolutely to die for.