Beautiful more than it is exciting

Rating: 10/10 (3 August 2000)

I was very lucky to watch this movie when it comes out in some parts of Asia at a much early date--July, as opposed to the Dec. date in America. Lee Ang's new film, crouching tiger hidden dragon, belongs to a specific type of film we Chinese like to call "wu shia" (may not be a correct translation) Which has gained a special place in the hearts of Chinese around the world. These films have exciting fighting scenes in which the characters perform seemingly impossible tasks, such as "flying" 20 feet and able to break walls and tear down buildings. But it may be because we have seem so much fighting, CTHD's fighting scenes are not what excites me, but rather the humans described in the film, with their flaws and personalities, as usual in Lee Ang's films, are what's exciting and thought-provoking. And the intense conflict will put you at your seats, both internal and external. I truly recommend this film, even just seeing the beautiful representation of the landscape of China should be enough for your ticket price--

Jerry