A movie with no borders, definitions, and of unparalleled beauty.

Rating: Null/10 (10 July 2003)

Beauty does not exist anymore when compared to this movie of no borders, no definitions, and most importantly no desire to be typecast into any category of movie even after three years of release. Wo hu cang long (Crouching tiger, Hidden dragon) was very disliked by me when I went to see it at the theatre. Luckily, I had a date with me who liked some special effects, martial arts, and loved romance otherwise I might have walked out disappointed by the slowness of the plot revolution. Even though my date agreed to go see this movie, she knew nothing of it other than it was a romantic movie, in spite of my erroneous negativity about her "supposed" ignorance she was far more right than I. In my case I was anxious to see an Ang Lee martial arts fest. This movie changed my perceptions and changes with a person. After nearly four years since seeing the movie for the first time, I must say it fits far more moods of my home DVD movie watching experiences than any other. This movie also can sufice numerous moods of my spouse, young sons, and mine at the same time creating family unity as well. Crouching Tiger is not my favorite movie, not even my top ten. However, I am hard pressed since or before this release to find a movie of such beauty, action, romance, sorrow, and betrayal contained all in one done to perfection which does make it the most versatile movie for any occasion.