elegance

Rating: 10/10 (21 March 2001)

The elegance of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is possibly the most enriching feeling one can get from an action movie. I can't help but think of Matrix - another splendid, commercial but equally elegant production. What is it about Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon that makes it so enticing? First of all, sublime visuals - rich colour (starting with the lush green in he opening credits, following with red of dust and blood, blue of deep waters and yellow of the deserts); picturesque locations, and, most of all, of course, the ballet of duels.
This might not be new to East Asia (mmm, now where did Matrix get to know these tricks...), but it is definitely groundbreaking in the West.
The Oscars 2001 belong to Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Even if Gladiator steals them.