The Big Boss stars the legendary Bruce Lee as Cheng Chao-an, a migrant worker who visits his cousins in Thailand and begins work in an ice factory. Cheng has taken an oath of non-violence, and struggles to control himself and hold back as his cousins in Thailand begin to disappear...
The Big Boss is certainly a classic martial arts film. It kick started Bruce Lee's film career, and made him a star in the East. One can see why. The fighting in this film is excellent, with Lee and fellow martial artists showcasing their talent, even with the films low budget look. The story itself is passable, as Cheng navigates an increasingly dangerous situation that he is trying his best to avoid. Supporting characters in the film are likable, and the thugs and villains suitably dastardly.
A few small complaints would be the relatively weak, if passable story. It almost feels like the Big Boss is a sequel, as Cheng arrives with a back-story half told. Some characters acting skills are not on par with the fist fighting as well. The props and weapons also look laughably unrealistic.
Those aside, this is a good martial arts film staring the legendary Bruce Lee. It's by no means the best of his filmography, but is enjoyable non the less. The Bog Boss is worth your time if you enjoy martial arts, or Bruce Lee's other films.
The Big Boss is certainly a classic martial arts film. It kick started Bruce Lee's film career, and made him a star in the East. One can see why. The fighting in this film is excellent, with Lee and fellow martial artists showcasing their talent, even with the films low budget look. The story itself is passable, as Cheng navigates an increasingly dangerous situation that he is trying his best to avoid. Supporting characters in the film are likable, and the thugs and villains suitably dastardly.
A few small complaints would be the relatively weak, if passable story. It almost feels like the Big Boss is a sequel, as Cheng arrives with a back-story half told. Some characters acting skills are not on par with the fist fighting as well. The props and weapons also look laughably unrealistic.
Those aside, this is a good martial arts film staring the legendary Bruce Lee. It's by no means the best of his filmography, but is enjoyable non the less. The Bog Boss is worth your time if you enjoy martial arts, or Bruce Lee's other films.