Poetry in Motion

Rating: 10/10 (19 February 2001)

When Crouching Tiger was released a few months ago I was eager to see what it was like. However, living in a small town it has taken from the release date until 17th Feb for me to finally see it. It was worth the wait. Crouching Tiger is one of the most spectacular films that I have ever seen. When you first see the fight scenes take place your initial reaction is that it is ridiculous. No way can people do that. But then all of a sudden you suddenly forget about reality and start thinking fantasy. It is then that the fight scenes become almost like poetry in motion. They are beautiful. The fighters are so graceful and elegant it is almost like they are dancing with one another, yet at the same time as being so delicate there is a huge sense of power and ferocity in the fights aswell. The acting is nothing short of brilliant and Ang Lee's direction should reap what it sews by receiving a heap of awards. The set pieces are fantastic and the backgrounds and scenery are some of the most beautiful areas that I have ever seen. Unfortunately the film has to end and it is at this point that you realise that you are back in England. Returned from your fantasy voyage. Back to the mundane life that so many of us live. Still for two hours I was in a place that I could have stayed forever. A perfect 10.