Boringo!

Rating: 4/10 (21 December 2005)

"Crouching Tiger" was boring, predictable, and clearly geared toward an American middle-class audience. Characters were only slightly dynamic, and the majority of the acting was dry. The movie was slightly entertaining, but artless. A few shots of the Mongolian desert were worthwhile. For more meaningful Chinese movies, try watching "Farewell My Concubine" or "Raise the Red Lantern." In contrast with "Tiger," these two films have very complex characters and plots, even if the characters don't fly. "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is not a cultural experience, but a predictable American movie with Chinese actors.