Easily one of the greatest films of all time

Rating: 9/10 (12 June 2001)

There really aren't any words to truly describe the beauty of this film. Breathtaking. Awe inspiring. Sublime. Being part of a generation where "wow me" special effects and "eye-popping" action sequences are usually enough to pacify us into thinking a movie is great, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon refreshes the film-loving spirit within, surpassing all expectations and setting a new-old standard of filmmaking. The swordplay ballet is indeed mesmerizing, but pales in comparison to the emotional ballet Ang Lee, Chow-Yun Fat, Michelle Yeoh and the brilliant Zhang Ziyi bring to life on screen. Simply remarkable.
On a personal note, I work in Hollywood... I was literally at my wits end in frustration at this often vapid industry. I was on the verge of packing it up, and moving back to television in New York... Then, upon experiencing this masterpiece, my love for the movies was reborn, refreshed, invigorated. Thanks, Ang.