As a martial arts film, Batman: Soul of the Dragon is a nice mix of elements that made 70s kung fu films so much fun. Surprised it took this long for someone to try to make him Asian again. "The Man Who Studied with Bruce Lee":The synopsis for this issue has not yet been written. So, did I like Batman: Soul of the Dragon? He looks like Bruce Lee… In the film Batman: Soul of the Dragon (2021), Richard Dragon was redesigned as Asian and with a strong resemblance to Bruce Lee, he was voiced by Mark Dacascos. Soul of the Dragon is a throwback to the 1970s film genre of martial arts action adventure movies, taking inspiration from Bruce Lee’s Enter The Dragon and other such films in the genre. I’d say this tone, and the clear homages and intentional camp really hold this movie up and set it apart. Richard Dragon is a stand-in for both the international man of mystery archetype and a Bruce Lee analog, and the action-first approach leaves the lean 70-minute runtime feeling light on both plot and character, probably for the better. Font-size Paragraph Kung Fu Master: Richard Dragon: Dragon Fists was a novel released in 1974 by Denny O'Neil under the name Jim Dennis. The opening scene of the film sets the tone as Richard Dragon goes full James Bond with a hint of Bruce Lee. The mantle of the bat is treated like dress-up time for Bruce who 'becomes a different person' while wearing it.. not really.. His fighting skills get slightly better for some reason - but there's none of the cold calculating detective to be seen. As drawn to resemble Bruce Lee, and voiced by Mark Dacascos. So again I ask, why wasn’t Batman: Soul of the Dragon … There’s a great moment early on where Dragon can easily beat down an abrasive bouncer, but instead he uses some cleverness to safely incapacitate him. Peep those eyebrows). Thus Richard Dragon became white. It’s a sharp contrast to Soul of the Dragon that inverts traditional roles for Asians in American media right from the opening scene that introduces Richard Dragon. You could say the soul of Soul of the Dragon is Richard Dragon. It takes its inspiration from the epic and still controversial showdown between an up-and-coming Bruce Lee and kung fu master Wong Jack Man - a battle that gave birth … Also featuring the voices of Michael Jai White and Kelly Hu; Soul of the Dragon is everything I’m looking for in a fun animated action feature. Mark Dacascos stars as Richard Dragon, reimagined as a suave Bruce Lee clone (a change from his Caucasian origin in the comics). Dragon. Directed by Sam Liu and executive produced by Bruce Timm, Batman: Soul of the Dragon stars David Giuntoli as Bruce Wayne/Batman, Mark Dacascos as Richard Dragon, Kelly Hu as Lady Shiva, Michael Jai White as Ben Turner/Bronze Tiger, James Hong as O-Sensei and Josh Keaton as Jeffrey Burr. The film arrives Jan. 12, 2021 on digital HD and on Jan. 26 on Blu-ray and 4K UHD. While Bruce Lee demonstrated his Jeet Kune Do in the movies, DC produced a new series featuring martial arts expert Richard Dragon. Batman: Soul of the Dragon is an original story that mixes Bruce Lee inspired action with a James Bond storyline. His character makes so many references to Bruce Lee throughout such as making the exact same poses, wearing the exact same clothes and making the same sounds that one must wonder "Why didn't they just make him Bruce Lee in the first place?". Directed by George Nolfi. "I almost killed Gerry Conway." We were in this virtual convention in Brazil where he had the novel that Denny O’Neil had done of Richard Dragon and it was an image of an Asian guy that was like Bruce Lee … Richard Dragon (voiced by Mark Dacascos) attempts to talk sense into a young, stubborn Bruce Wayne. It’s a wonderful tribute to early ’70s action, and the movie never gets better than this. He kicks ass and likes to eat apples. … The resulting stew is every bit as fun and campy as it sounds, though, like many martial arts movies, the characters often take a backseat to the action. What they need to have done to convince me they actually care is to have made the … “He’s a real human and has depth and nuance. It sees Bruce Wayne face a deadly menace from his past, with the help of three former classmates: world-renowned martial artists Richard Dragon, Ben Turner, and Lady Shiva.” Batman: Soul of The Dragon , and its influence from Enter The Dragon seems like quite a fun and thrilling ride for Batman and Bruce Lee fans, and is currently set to release in 2021. The Richard Dragon character, regardless of it being a fictional creation in the DC comics universe, is obviously inspired by Bruce Lee in films like “Enter the Dragon ” (1973). Richard Dragon was created as Bruce Lee analog. You don’t get to see a lot of Asian characters played with the sexy,” articulated Dacascos. This week saw the DVD and Blu-ray release of Batman: Soul of the Dragon. Soul of the Dragon deftly brings these two worlds together, finding a natural fit for Bruce Wayne (David Giuntoli) as a member of this classic lineup, giving the group a common history as students under the reclusive kung fu master O-Sensei (James Hong). SceneBruce Wayne is attacked by an ax-wielding gang (Eric Bauza) hired by Schlangenfaust. Check it out if you’re looking for some funky action! Bruce Wayne's (David Giuntoli) origin story is updated with a Japanese master and cohort of allies. That is a great combination. Soul of the Dragon is a throwback to the 1970s film genre of martial arts action adventure movies, taking inspiration from Bruce Lee’s Enter The Dragon and other such films in the genre. Much like his real life inspiration Bruce Lee, Dragon didn’t just seek out fights. Richard Dragon in particular is shown to have swagger and sarcasm and intelligence. With Billy Magnussen, Yu Xia, Philip Ng, Jingjing Qu. From what we’ve seen in the trailer, this revamped Richard Dragon is to be of “Asian” descent at minimum (he actually looks a like a very tall Bruce Lee—who appeared in both Marvel and DC books, as well as the Mortal Combat comic and several others back in the day, BTW. Richard Dragon comes across as a cross between Lee and mid-70's James Bond, but virtually every main character has their own sense of hip swagger. Think Enter the Dragon meets Batman Begins with a hint of Scooby-Doo. Well… I thought it was just okay. There are some Bruce Lee Easter eggs in the design of Richard Dragon. The animation and music are where most of the fun is to be had since Bruce’s ‘70s do and the general style and tone of the era are consistent pleasures. Richard Dragon, Kung-Fu Fighter #14 is an issue of the series Richard Dragon, Kung-Fu Fighter (Volume 1) with a cover date of April, 1977. Plus, he’s voiced by Mark Dacascos. Honestly, this is a cool film but it will leave you wanting to see a Richard Dragon stand-alone DC universe movie with an origin story in the future. The Caped Crusader is actually a supporting character to the ass-kicking Richard Dragon (Mark Dacascos). While this movie contains several great supporting characters, the story is mostly set around Bruce Wayne, Richard Dragon, Shiva and Ben Turner, each of whom are heavily featured in both the main narrative and the flashbacks. Jason Kothari, Hong Kong-born entrepreneur and film producer who was an executive producer on Vin Diesel-starring “Bloodshot,” has acquired all rights to The Silent Flute, the spiritual martial arts project co-written by martial arts icon Bruce Lee in 1970. RELATED: Marvel: 5 Heroes James Bond Would Team Up With (& 5 He Would Hate) Dragon holds his apple in his mouth while he takes out the … Set basically in the “ELSEWORLDS” banner, Bruce (David Giuntoli) is living in 70’s GOTHAM, when he is visited by an old friend Richard Dragon – clearly influenced by Bruce Lee and voiced by Mark Dacascos, who needs help as some bad guys have managed to get their hands on this mysterious “The Gate” and once opened the world will be in peril. The plot focuses on super-spy and kung fu master, Richard Dragon (one of Dennis’ creations and a Bruce Lee proxy) as he uncovers a plot by the Kobra Cult to seize control of a magical gateway. Richard Dragon is a fictional comic book character created by Dennis O'Neil and James R. Berry in the novel Kung Fu Master, Richard Dragon: Dragon's Fists (1974) under the pseudonym "Jim Dennis". O'Neil later adapted the character for DC Comics in the comic book Richard Dragon, Kung Fu Fighter.. Dragon is a thief who was trained in martial arts and decides to use his abilities for good. This mission is personal and too big for one man to handle so Dragon must enlist the help of his old sparring partner, Bruce Wayne. He particularly shines in those moments where Bruce … When Denny O'Neil adapted the book he was asked to make changes if I remember right. The character of Richard Dragon, as mentioned before, was redesigned to more emulate Bruce Lee. Bruce is a side character at best and Batman has a couple of cameos. Interestingly, Batman himself is almost lost in the shuffle but David Giuntoli voices this throwback vision of the Dark Knight with enough conviction that he manages to hold his own. The “Bruce Lee” character Batman teams-up with is actually Richard Dragon, one of the greatest martial artist of the DC Universe. Alas. Bruce Wayne’s (David Giuntoli) origin story is updated with a Japanese master and cohort of allies. Richard Dragon. The project is to be set up as a limited series with John Fusco (“Marco Polo”) as screenwriter and executive producer. Batman: Soul Of The Dragon sees Richard Dragon, an elite Super spy hot on the trail of the secret terrorist organization, Kobra. In fact, the character designs in this film look like those actors. “He’s a cross between Bruce Lee and James Bond. The main focus is Bruce Lee’s doppelgänger, Richard Dragon. Richard Dragon is obviously inspired by Bruce Lee’s character Lee from Enter the Dragon with his James Bond style antics and uber rich opponent bent on world domination. If Warner Bros. had made a Batman movie in 1973 starring Bruce Lee, Steve McQueen, and Jim Kelly, it would have gone a little something like this. There is even a James Bond reference or two. After breaking into the casino boss’s office and snapping some incriminating photos, Dragon is confronted by four armed casino guards. A 1973 martial arts action film that stars Bruce Lee, John Saxon and Jim Kelly. While the Dark Knight is the title lead, the Year One-style story actually centers around a … The main protagonist is Richard Dragon. Set against the backdrop of 1960s San Francisco, BIRTH OF THE DRAGON is a modern take on the classic movies that Bruce Lee was known for. Bruce Wayne looks like John Saxon, Bronze Tiger looks like Jim Kelly, and Richard Dragon looks like Bruce Lee. Batman: Soul of the Dragon is an original story that mixes Bruce Lee inspired action with a James Bond storyline. That’s pretty cool. Richard Dragon is a thinly-veiled Bruce Lee knock-off. The Bruce Lee references are so heavy and … Soul of the Dragon is set in the 1970s, and although Batman is credited as the lead, he is more of a supporting character. The Caped Crusader is actually a supporting character to the ass-kicking Richard Dragon (Mark Dacascos). 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