I liked the movie but didn't understand the portrayal of Lee.
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/jul/30/bruce-lee-daughter-father-portrayal-quentin-tarantino-film-once-upon-a-time-in-hollywood
Well.. for one it was a day dream in a movie that took a lot of liberties, and most the characters weren’t supposed to be real. Robert Wagner was never even a stunt man.
shareThe portrayal of Lee is a daydream of Booth's.
A daydream within a fantasy, no less.
A fantasy history where Bruce Lee looks a wee bit foolish for a moment but where Sharon Tate and her friends aren't horribly murdered sounds like a fair trade to me.
As well she should. Lee comes off as weak and arrogant in this film, and I thought it was a bit of a low blow. Although, it does prepare the audience for the level of power in Cliff - so when he confronts that guy on the ranch we have a real sense of thrilling anticipation: this dude does *not* know who he's dealing with. Still, though, Lee might have been handled with a touch more respect.
shareOh, was this intended to be a Bruce Lee BioPic or Documentary?
No? Then who gives a shit.....
Bruce Lee was not a big time star in 1969. There was no point to even referencing him in the movie. He wasn't a 60s icon.
shareHe was only in one scene it although lee could have licorice whipped his lamas ass
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