What a waste of 2 hours...

Rating: 1/10 (15 January 2001)

I went to see this movie somewhat hyped up by critics, but came out disappointed. I was hoping to see a non-cheesy story and SOMETHING DIFFERENT. I was hoping for something that wasn't there. It was the same type of love/action movie as all the others. I won't say it was too predictable (which was one of the movies only redeeming qualities), but it was pretty bad when they fell in love after knowing each other for about 2 days. Also, the part when she stabs him and then they start rolling around on the bed was atrocious. I know a lot of people have complained about the flying, so I might as well do it too. The Matrix had reason for flying (computer generated world), but this movie, NO WAY! I didn't like the way they flew along a perfectly radiused curve; even though there wasn't a visible wire, I couldn't help but see where it would be. After checking my watch approximately 20 times before the end of this abomination I was surprised to see the amount of positive comments on it. I think the scenery in the movie was great, but that doesn't make a great movie, it makes great photography. I think the choice of subtitles over dubbing was bad because it forces you to keep your eyes on the bottom of the screen and read instead of watch what's happening. Now I'll add an immature comment to show how much I hate this movie: they should have called it Crouching Tiger, Homosexual Dragon. I wouldn't see this movie again unless a large sum of money were involved, even then I'd be leery. I don't think I've ever been as bored and disappointed at the theater, even Pay it Forward was better than this.