Fighting scenes are jaw-dropping

Rating: Null/10 (28 May 2004)

As years have proved, is that Hollywood directors simply does not have the skill to make good films based on the elements of like Crouching Tiger. Ang Lee, the director, here provides the audience with one of the greatest films ever made, with few competitors in this genre. The characters are convincing, considering you do not see that much reaction and expression, this is a traditional "samurai" film, even if there are no samurais in it. The story is simple, yet so fascinating; some seek to forsake the art of war, others desperately seek it. You'll either hate the movie, or you'll love it. It's hard for the viewers to adjust to this kind of world, as there's some "flying" in it, and that's a part of the whole mind-over-body thing. But no one can deny that Crouching Tiger & Hidden Dragon is a brilliant, great and entertaining film. The fighting scenes are jaw-dropping, the way it is done is stunning. It's fast, correct and it really pulls you in, along with some powerful drumming effects you got a winner. The choreography of the fighting is quite impressive, to say the least. I especially liked the scene where the sword is stolen, and the thief outsmarts one of the guards so easily. The thief actually jumps over (!) him. This is soon followed by some impressive shots of the thief duelling with a powerful fighter, all along with drums and swift punches and kicks - Awesome!
Top score, no doubt.