Only one disappointment...the audience

Rating: 10/10 (15 February 2001)

The only thing that detracted from this movie was the audience laughing at the flying sequences.
It made me sick, and I felt like yelling at the popcorn popping patrons who don't realize that a movie set in China is likely to have Chinese folklore driving it, especially since it's based on a Chinese novel.
Other than the audience, this film was stunning. I must admit that I thought it was going to be "just another kung fu movie." But seeing the details and listening to Tan Dun's incredible score made me a fan.
Crouching Tiger is definitely one of my favorites. I'm not going to be gung ho about how "everyone should go see it;" people have different tastes. I'm just sickened by the lack of understanding about context.