Beautiful film

Rating: 8/10 (23 November 2000)

[I comment the ending in this review and some people might consider it to be a SPOILER]
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon did not live up to my expectations, but then my expectations were higher than usual and that was perhaps unfair to the film. Don't get me wrong; CTHD is a good film, but not the masterpiece I thought I was going to see at the cinema today. But the film is beautiful: great cinematography, fantastic choreographed fight scenes, stunning scenery, and a brilliant score. I have to say that for me the high point of the film was the desert romance, it was romantic and rather amusing as well, and who wouldn't fall in love with a man like Lo (Chen Chang), I wonder? Funny, charming, handsome Well, anyway, it's a great love story. I also think the ending is perfect, sad but beautiful. Not Ang Lee's best, but he's certainly an accomplished director. (7/10)