Dance of the Dragon

2008
Dance of the Dragon
5.9| 1h51m| en| More Info
Released: 01 May 2008 Released
Producted By: JRL Pictures
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The story of three people whose lives are pulled into review and assessment when their paths cross. The initial sparks of what could be a new romance plays off against a couple falling out of love, a student and teacher, a father and son, a mother's influence and competing suitors - all explored with sensitivity, delicacy and refined artistry.

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TeganFrancis Singapore is the setting of this beautiful English-language film with a distinctly European feel and treatment to it. The film, a furious interplay of martial arts and ballroom dancing routines decorating the relatively simple storyline of a love triangle, showcased some very good acting, notably from Jang Hyuk and Fann Wong. I liked it that the film was driven by a core of humanity, viewing the protagonist and his struggles through realist and dreamy lens alternating to indicate the interplay between reality and dreams. The cinematography framed various ambient shots of the Asian city state in a slate of soft pastel colors easy on the eye. The beautiful and talented cast fleshed out a plethora of naturalistic emotions, with Jang Hyuk and Fann Wong particularly outstanding. Jason Scott Lee's presence was noteworthy too. Dance of the Dragon is a film that calls for repeated viewing, to appreciate the timeless quality of universal emotions, to appreciate the classic elegance of a beautifully shot film.
BanBan In case you haven't read about it, ST Life gave this film a miserable half a star. Why wasn't I surprised? I was looking forward to this movie. After all, it is an interesting collaboration with the Koreans, Americans and Singaporeans, and touted to be Jang Hyuk's big break into Hollywood. Being constantly fascinated by dance forms, films like Strictly Ballroom, Mad Hot Ball and Take the Lead were mostly enjoyable.The film started rather promisingly, with picturesque scenes of a Korean village, and engaging conversations of father-son tensions. But once Korean village boy Tae (Jang Hyuk) received a dance audition letter out of nowhere from a dance school set in washed-out Chinatown Singapore, the movie is on its route to ridiculous mockery."Where. Did. You. Learn. That. Dance. From?" as judge/dance teacher Emi (Fann Wong) asked rather awkwardly and slowly. You will also start to realise that this graceful teacher not only dances slowly, but speaks, walks, picks her clothes, looks into the sky at an amazingly dawdling tempo. (It reminds me of dance teachers I know who dances unhurriedly, but scolds students at the top of their voices. Fann, we need some attitude!) Jason Scott Lee is completely wasted with his only one black-faced 'you-owe-me-lots-of-money' look. Fann Wong has that perpetual dazed gaze, and Jang Hyuk's charm is the saving grace.The three gets tied in a love triangle. Martial arts principal gets beaten up for $20,000. He then challenges Korean boy to a duel for dancing with his girl. Korean boy learns martial arts from a DVD. Fann Wong joins a dance competition with somebody she never really practiced with. Do we really care? During the final act, Fann and Jang get into yet another slow tango, dancing to Enrique Iglesias's fast tempo Hero, while the audience clap constantly at slow-mo. Sigh… The only thing worth watching is perhaps the Francis Cheong diamond studded red dress. Nice.Dance of the Dragon – This dance is out of the rhythm
tris121 Dance of the Dragon is a beautifully-shot film with great performances especially from the leads, Jang Hyuk, Fann Wong and Jason Scott Lee. The story could have been more tightly edited, and more realistic locales could have been used, but generally the film is lensed well with strong characterization. Dialogue bordered on the cheesy/hokey at times though - it could be improved. The soundtrack bordered on the dramatic and could have been rendered more subtly. But generally, what blew me away was the strength of the film through the performances of the cast. They raised the film to a level unprecedented for an international cast and crew. Jang and Fann should see success if this film travels.
Robert Drew I attended the premiere at the Cathay cinema, it was a complete full house 8 cinemas completely sold out. From the opening frame this is eye candy for everyone. Cinematography is gorgeous, music is moving with a full orchestra, sounded very Hollywood. I love films like this, concentrating on the performances rather then just being a martial arts film. It really moved me in many scenes. Fann Wong is stunning, I have not seen her pull off a role like this in her past films, very challenging. Jason scott Lee proves he can act again and the Korean guy really impressed me. It felt very much like an Asian Magnolia, I especially was impressed with the scene inter-cut with the fight and the Korean Guy dancing.. very well done.