9. Way of the Dragon
Bruce Lee's directorial debut, Way of the Dragon is a martial arts extravaganza like no other. It's the breath-taking skill of Lee that draws you in, but it's his grace and presence that keep you there. With the man himself starring and in the directors chair, this is undoubtedly his movie and it's his ability both in front and behind the camera that powered it into becoming a classic. It's very easy to forget just how good Way of the Dragon is, as Lee's legend always seems to get in the way when discussing the strength of his movies. Because, the fact is, Way of the Dragon is on this list for a reason - that reason being it is arguably the greatest martial arts flick ever. It's choreographed to perfection with each individual set-piece being different and memorable. The most famous sequence for the film is of course Lee's duel with Chuck Norris in a battle to the death. The best martial arts movies are like watching musicals - they have a hypnotic rhythm and have to be staged with such nuance and delicacy to work. It's the purity of Lee's work that makes it stand the test of time as no wires or post-production magic was weaved here. It's nothing but pure skill and a stark reminder that Lee was taken from us way too soon.