Genre: Adventure / Drama / Action / Fantasy / Romance
Length: 2h 0m 0s
Director: Ang Lee
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Plot outline: Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon is a timeless story that takes place in feudal China when miracles were credible and spirits and gods were present in man's world. It is not unbelievable that zen warriors float through the air, skim the water and battle in trees and on rooftops. Pain, revenge and duty are the stuff that bind us in this world and are the main plot line of the movie, but in the afterlife love and faith linger on. Summary written by bastetg4 The disappearance of a magical jade sword spurs a breathtaking quest for the missing treasure. Li (Chow Yun-Fat) is embittered by the loss of his jade sword, and his unrequited pursuit of Yu (Michelle Yeoh) is further complicated by the mysterious intrusion of an assassin. The identity of the assassin is gradually unveiled as another poignant tale of love begins to ravel with that of Li and Yu against the backdrop of Western China's magnificent landscape. Summary written by PivoGirl {lenin@russia.com} Li is a great warrior, famous throughout feudal China for his adventurus life. He decides to give his powerful, ancient sword as a gift to an old friend of his, but soon the sword is stolen by a mysterious master of the martial arts. Now, it's up to Li to uncover the thief and return the sword to its rightful owner. Summary written by Chris Makrozahopoulos {makzax@hotmail.com} Li Mu Bai, a great warrior decides to turn in his sword, the Green Destiny to a treasured friend. When the sword is then stolen, it is up to him to retrieve it. At the same time he is trying to avenge his father's death by the evil Jade Fox. He is joined in his quest by Shu Lien, the un-conceded love of his life. During all of this, they are introduced to Jiao Long Yu (Jen), the mysterious and beautiful daughter of a well known family. She is the mysterious link to all these tales. But through all the many subplots, this is in essence, a love story. Summary written by Filmtwob {webmaster@filmfreak.co.za}
Comment: "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is one of the most beautiful and most fulfilling movie experiences in years. I love many films but I can count with one hand the movies that have the subtlety and beauty of "Crouching Tiger". What Ang Lee has made is beautiful, wonderful cinema. I'll start with the action and flying scenes, they were absolutely breathtaking, subtle and beautifully coreographed, the flying was like watching ballet in the air, so magical and the fight sequences have to be probably the best fight sequences to be put in film, they are so well done and the movie is so deep that through these fight scenes the characters express their feelings, they're done gracefully and without gore at all. The romance of the characters is beautiful, vivid and full of emotions, the affair between Jen and the bandal Lo was such a breath of fresh air, the flashback scene was wonderful, and the undeclared love of Li Mu Bai and Shu Lien was so honorable and pure. The cinematography is wonderful, the forests, waterfalls, lakes, deserts, all look wonderful and so beautiful, this is a visual feast for the eyes. The acting and the characters are amazing, from the wild, independent and ingenue Jen, who is an aristocrat young girl looking for freedom and an exciting life wonderfully portrayed by the beautiful Zhang Ziyi, to the subtle and deeply moving Shu Lien performed by the talented Michelle Yeoh, to the sublime and wise Li Mu Bai played by the terrific Chow-Yun Fat. The story or stories are handled so well, from the theft of the sword, to the love story between the characters, to the master-alumn relationships, to the love-hate relationships, and the revenge plot as well, they're all given the same importance and are wonderfully juggled through scenes. Overall, one of the best films to come in years with the two greatest cinematic moments of the year: The treetop scene and the jump, breathtaking, exhilarating, phylosophical and poetic, with a high touch of magic and inmense beauty, vivid romance and blowing martial arts, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is an absolute masterpiece and will be remembered for many years to come. ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!! 10/10!!! 5 out of 5!!! A++++!!
IMDB Rating: 8.4
Country: USA
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| Actors: | ||
| Yun-Fat Chow | as | Master Li Mu Bai |
| Michelle Yeoh | as | Yu Shu Lien |
| Ziyi Zhang | as | Jen Yu (Mandarin version)/Xiou Long (English dubbed version) |
| Chen Chang | as | Lo 'Dark Cloud' (Mandarin version)/Xiou Hu 'Dark Cloud' (English dubbed version) |