Poetry in Motion

Rating: 10/10 (19 February 2001)

When Crouching Tiger was released a few months ago I was eager to see what
it was like. However, living in a small town it has taken from the release
date until 17th Feb for me to finally see it. It was worth the wait.
Crouching Tiger is one of the most spectacular films that I have ever
seen.
When you first see the fight scenes take place your initial reaction is
that
it is ridiculous. No way can people do that. But then all of a sudden you
suddenly forget about reality and start thinking fantasy. It is then that
the fight scenes become almost like poetry in motion. They are beautiful.
The fighters are so graceful and elegant it is almost like they are
dancing
with one another, yet at the same time as being so delicate there is a
huge
sense of power and ferocity in the fights aswell. The acting is nothing
short of brilliant and Ang Lee's direction should reap what it sews by
receiving a heap of awards. The set pieces are fantastic and the
backgrounds
and scenery are some of the most beautiful areas that I have ever seen.
Unfortunately the film has to end and it is at this point that you realise
that you are back in England. Returned from your fantasy voyage. Back to
the
mundane life that so many of us live. Still for two hours I was in a place
that I could have stayed forever. A perfect 10.