Fist of Legend is a remake of Bruce Lee's Fist of Fury. Personally, I think this version is a lot better.

The story line is basically the same. Chen Zen (Jet Li) is a student at a Japanese University when he hears of his master's death. He returns back to China to solve the mystery of his murder.

In the mist of trying to figure out who is his master's murderer, Chen Zen is caught in the middle of a conflict between the Chinese and Japanese. Chen Zen is helped by Mitsuko (Nakayama Shinobu) and he feels his loyatly to her. But she is not accepted by his masters family because she is Japanese. The stay in a little cottage outside of town while Chen Zen is still trying to solve this mystery.

And as if there weren't enough complications already, there is also controversy on who should succeed the master. By blood it should be the masters son (Chin Siu-ho) but some think it should be Chen Zen. There is a great scene where him and the masters son fight. It is a really good fight scene.

Another good fight scene, other than the end, is when Chen Zen has to fight Mistuko's uncle (Kurata Yasuaki) who is the Minister of Education in Japan. Although Chen Zen thinks its a serious battle of combat, Mitsuko's uncle takes it as an opportunity to teach Chen Zen about different methods of fighting. This prepares him for his final battle against the Japanese General.

One of the reasons why I like this film so much is because it has the right mixture of drama and action. The plot is good and the martials arts is incredible. Some say this is Jet Li at his best. It is a must see for any Jet Li fan.