Plot driven film but only the blind cannot see it

Rating: 10/10 (1 April 2001)

I am extremely tired of reading comments about this film that involve the two words "No plot." Not only is it not true but evidence can be found within the film that makes it completely evident that plot is the most important thing.
Let's set aside the fact that the film was beautiful, because honestly, any movie can be "beautiful" if the director and the idea of the film is to be "beautiful." A perfect example is "The Cell", it is a beautiful movie. Every shot no matter how grotesque had a certain quality to it. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon also had that feeling.
But when the story is revealed, it is not just beautiful, and the actors are not just skilled and beautiful or masculine; they are weak. That is where the plot lies is it not? Each character no matter how heroic or evil, has a weakness. And these weaknesses are what draw the each of them into conflict. Be it Li Mu Bai's need for revenge, or Jiao Long Yu's arrogance, these are the things that bring them together and conflict arises. Conflict, is that not what drives story? Not only does conflict move story but so do each individual's goal or intention.
I don't need to babble on in an essay like format on this film but I can. The fact of the matter is, the goals and intentions in Gladiator were more evident than the ones in Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon. That is why it did not win best picture.
but the plot and story of the film are so huge and at the same time so quiet, and that is what put people off. The love that is resolved, the lesson learned, and the adventure that ends. This film isn't just a film; it's a myth.
Le-bastard