Beauty, grace, and soul

Rating: 9/10 (4 February 2001)

Unlike another amazing-looking movie I saw this weekend (THE CELL), CROUCHING TIGER actually has some substance. It's light on plot, but it has strong complex characters. Chow Yun Fat and Michelle Yeoh speak volumes about their feelings for each other with just a look or a brief touch. Their characters are considered legendary in their chosen work, but when it comes to their hearts, they're just as uncertain as the rest of us. The visuals are, of course, amazing, but the film has as much beauty in its story and characters as it does visually.