Donnie Yen is disappointed by Tarantino's Depiction of Bruce Lee

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22/12/2022

The release of Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood generated a lot of criticism towards Tarantino's depiction of Bruce Lee in a scene of the recently released movie. Among them is the notorious Donnie Yen.

Tarantino's depiction of Bruce Lee

In his latest movie, Lee was depicted by Mike Moh as an arrogant movie star whose fame took the best out of him. In addition, in the scene, he was beaten up by the stuntman Cliff Booth, played by Brad Pitt.

While promoting Ip Man 4 on a world tour back in 2019, Donnie Yen was asked to address the film scene that divided various fanbases into two factions. Those who say it's just fiction and those who feel their idol was disrespectful.

Tarantino addressed the situation by saying that Bruce Lee was kinda an arrogant guy, and that's also the reason why he decided to portray him in that way.

This upset many people who regard Bruce Lee not only as a martial arts and martial arts movies icon but also as a humble yet self-confident person and philosopher.

Donnie Yen's Commentary

Donnie Yen about TarantinoÅ depiction of Bruce Lee

Donnie Yen said that he knows Tarantino personally but that he's very disappointed by the way Tarantino choose to portray Bruce Lee in his movie.

"As filmmakers, I feel we should be more respectful towards someone like Lee, who has contributed so much to our Industry," said Yen. (source)

Donnie Yen isn't the first one to go after Tarantino for the arrogant depiction. In fact, Shannon Lee, Bruce Lee's daughter, felt she was the right person to address this issue.

Shannon Lee: Shut Up about my Father

Read the Original Article here.

Rocky Marciano

Bruce was great person great teacher and help many poeple he had always his hands open to people Taratino should shut up his dirty mouth in those days white amricans could not see Bruce lee being the best and choice to give the contract to batman a idiot that did know nothing abut martial art Bruce was my Hero and he will always be in my heart

Tarantino.. Who... Ha.. Who s he..? He met Lee in person? He touched hands w Lee? He s not that LUCKY😂pay no attention to A.. Hole.. Please.. Ppl.. Whatever happens to. .. Common sense

Kovo Holloman

Tarontino isn’t a very bright guy to start with, so someone like himself saying such a disrespectful thing isn’t surprising. Movies he’s made aren’t much to brag on anyway, this guy doesn’t carry much clout. Those of us that respect Mr Lee know his true nature, and all the doors he’s open up for men and women. He was a true treasure.

Ali

The movie is a bunch of BS and a total Tarantino fail.

Harper Jenkins

Honestly, if Donnie Yen isn't a fan, maybe QT should've brushed up on his Lee-terature more! Props to Donnie for voicing out, too many stay quiet these days. #RealTalk!

Fredrick Benson

Has Tarantino gone too far? If Donnie Yen's upset, then we can't simply ignore! Even "Bruce Lee" in 'Once Upon a Time...' did not pack the same punch as the real deal!

Oliver Spencer

Hey, Tarantino must've been watching a totally different Bruce Lee. But Donnie, you keep flying high - no chopsticks for birds, amirite? 😂 #NotMyBruceLee

Tommy Jenkins

Oh boy, tough sitaution! In one corner - Kung Fu legend Bruce Lee. In the other, reel-life boxing champ, Tarantino. Guys, can't we just replace disappintment wth popcorn n enjoy the movie? 😜

Samuel Brightman

Wow, the dynamics of Hollywood, eh? Donnie's got a point! Tarantino might've gotten a tad carried away. And again, artistic freedom, anyone? 😂 #MartialArtsMuddle