Where hype overrides common sense...

Rating: 1/10 (31 March 2001)

Released locally, as "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", this film was eagerly anticipated as a "Bruce Lee meets Matrix" blockbuster.
To say the least, I was disappointed.
Call me narrow-minded, but this is a case of "hype overrides common sense" I kept an open mind during, and understood films like Matrix, The Naked Lunch, Ed Wood, American Beauty, One flew over the cuckoo's nest, Dr Strangelove, Slingblade, Watership Down and many more. (enjoyed too)
I watched both the dubbed and sub-titled versions as I was told that this would "change my view". No Change occurred.
Watch this film if you need, something that's not too taxing, something that might be good for a giggle, something with an element of romance and a good dash of fantasy, and something to use as a benchmark.
Don't watch this film: On a first date. If you're expecting to be swept away. (It happens to them) If you want a Chinatown punch-up. If you want a Matrix comparison.
Summary: It's worth watching for pure no-brainer entertainment value. Keep in mind that it is fantasy.