It contained a mix of genres, and did an okay job of it!

Rating: 10/10 (20 February 2002)

When I went to see this movie I was expecting an intricate plot, some eye-candy, and memorable scenes. I was not let down. I have to admit that even for some of its flaws, I LOVED the movie! It contained a whole mix of genres, and did a okay job of it. Fantasy mixed with drama, add some martial arts, an exotic setting, and you get a movie that needs to be recognized as an epic(That is if the acting wasn't bad). I would have to agree with some that this movie was overestimated but that is a price for being a really good movie. There is never a balance(It seems) because great movies are either overestimated or unappreciated. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon was not immune to this. Now the people with a hard time with the characters flying: You too have a right to be heard, but come on. Last time I checked there was no book written which states,"Thou shall disregard a movie due to the fact that characters do things to which there are no explanations". I thought the flying added a flavor rarely seem in a martial arts/fantasy/romance/drama. And note the word fantasy. Come on, say it,F-A-N-T-A-S-Y. We need to stop going to the movies and expecting it to awe us and give euphoric highs. And remember a movie is to entertain but it becomes better when it leaves something with us(preferably good). And this movie does that.