Dance Disguised as Martial Arts

Rating: 8/10 (15 December 2014)

Two warriors in pursuit of a stolen sword and a notorious fugitive are led to an impetuous, physically skilled, adolescent nobleman's daughter, who is at a crossroads in her life.
First and foremost, this is the film that made Ang Lee an international sensation. And we have been very blessed to have him. Sure, his Incredible Hulk film was not the greatest, but this is more because of the character than the directing.
Why this film works is because it turns martial arts into dance. The "kung fu" film has always been seen as a b-movie, even when it is a good one. Here, the fighting is a routine and the dancers literally fly through the air. Such a brilliant idea, a real work of art.