"Dragon" has enough interesting left turns in style, mood and psychodrama to make it stand out.
Dragon
Blood Always Leaves a Trail.
2011 · 1h 55m · R
Action, Drama, Thriller
Directed by
Peter Chan
Overview
A sinful martial arts expert wants to start a new tranquil life, only to be hunted by a determined detective and his former master.
Director and cast
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Top critics, in their words
The movie hurtles along at a pitch of sentiment and melodrama that would make MGM blush, and it's mostly very diverting.
As a whole, it does not quite work, especially at the end, when Mr. Chan tries for a Shakespearean climax of filial rebellion and paternal rage.
The widescreen cinematography and mountain rain-forest locations retain their interest, as does the deftly incongruous score, which ranges from samba to hard rock.
The large canvas and pseudo-superhero tactics work for a bit, but then the action gets sidetracked in place of myth-building.
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