A Masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (18 April 2001)

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is one of the most beautiful movies I have ever seen. When I was younger I was a big fan of martial arts movies but after a while I realized that most of them don't really have a story or even some deeper meaning. So I stopped watching them because I thought it's pointless and a waste of time. The other day, however, I went to see CTHD (more by accident than on purpose). Frankly speaking this movie took my breath away. Everyone who hasn't seen the movie yet should really hurry in order to see it on the big screen. CTHD isn't just one of those martial arts movies. It's about our hopes, about life and death and most of all about love. And all of this is embedded in beautiful pictures accompanied by gorgeous music. I feel pity for all those who think this movie is a waste of money and time. Try to open your mind and dive into this beautiful dream. If you are trying to compare this movie with The Matrix, well, then you didn't get the point of CTHD (and I am a big fan of The Matrix myself, but I think it's a completely different thing).
Anyway, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is worth every penny and I will go and watch it again very soon.