masterpiece theater

Rating: 10/10 (3 November 2004)

I grew up in the eighties watching the grind house chop socky that came out of hong kong..... kung fu movies skinny on plot (usually avenging someone's death) but infinitely detailed in style. Finally in the late nineties and early new millennium there has been a surge of movies looking to final put substance to the style. Enter Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. A movie that pleases every facet of my imagination. From good acting, well choreographed fighting, an intelligent plot, and lush scenery. This is a great movie. And I believe that fifty years down the line it will hold up as well as some of John Ford's epic westerns. Think Searchers for a new generation. There are few if any weak points in this movie. Worth multiple viewing. 10 out of 10