The hero of the film is Leroy Green (Taimak), known around Harlem as ‘Bruce Leroy’ due to his obsession with Bruce Lee and martial arts. It’s rooted in its time (the mid-80s) and place (New York) but has stood the test of time, remained unique and just celebrated its 30th anniversary with a series of conventions and screenings all across the US.
But, far from being a flimsy visual vehicle to hang some songs on, The Last Dragon is a brilliant piece of work that uses stylish silliness to put across some serious messages. The soundtrack is a showcase of what Motown Records was about in the mid-80s (arguably a second golden age for them), and its lead single – Rhythm Of The Night by DeBarge – should be familiar to anyone who knows their pop classics. As the brainchild of Berry Gordy, the mastermind behind Motown Records, The Last Dragon mixes martial arts, music, supernatural adventure, Bruceploitation, comedy and dance to surprisingly dazzling effect.
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