An Awesome Epic Masterpiece

Rating: 9/10 (11 February 2001)

**WARNING** MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS
I've just returned from the theater and I must say I already want to see this movie again. Despite the inconclusive ending, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon is a very satisfying film. While kung-fu fans will get the biggest kick (no pun intended) out of it, those who enjoy romance and drama will to. In fact, it's more of a romantic-drama than anything. The fight scenes are breathtaking if not a bit unrealistic. While The Matrix (the closest thing to kung-fu film that mainstream America has yet to see) offers an explanation for the characters being able to perform feats of superhuman speed and agility, CTHD does not. But don't worry. With a little bit of suspended disbelief and a quick eye (those subtitles sure go by fast) you will find this movie as good as any Oscar contender.