The movie that will change the American perception of Kung Fu

Rating: Null/10 (22 January 2001)

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon was, for me, the most enjoyable movie I've seen since Fight Club. I'm a fan of Chinese martial arts films, and this one set a new benchmark. I've never liked wirework a whole lot, but it fits here. The movements, while often impossible, are not comical. The story is beautiful. I've never seen a Chinese film that I could relate to so well. I would be appalled if this doesn't win several Oscars - most importantly, Ang Lee for best director. This film will do for martial arts films what Godfather did for mob films, and that is owed to Lee's melding of quality drama with quality action.