Seeing this was like going to the movies for the first time

Rating: 10/10 (15 January 2001)

Every so often a movie comes along that reminds you of the first time you went to the theatre to see "Star Wars" or "Raiders of the Lost Ark". It's not very often. But, it happens. And it happened to me with "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". Everything about this film was awe inspiring. We've all heard by now about the great fighting sequences. And they are truly amazing. But, the intrigal parts of the film, are the two love stories. And they are handled with such beauty by Ang Lee. It would have been easy for Lee to cast the love stories aside. But, the film, as great as it would have been, wouldn't be the masterpiece that it is. Michelle Yeoh has such a sublte yearning for Chow Yun-Fat that it moves viewers to tears. And the other love story ( I don't want to give anything away ) is without a doubt, one of the sweetest, funniest, and most haunting realtionships ever filmed. I don't want to spoil anything for those who have not seen this film yet. But, the scene atop the trees is, quite frankly, astonishing. So, go see this movie, NOW!