Close Contender Of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Rating: 8/10 (23 December 2006)

This movie was a great movie for Zhang Yimou to start his career. The martial arts in this movie are great and at the same time tells a story of controversy. Jet Li's swordplay is brilliant (seen in first fight with famous martial artist/actor Donnie Yen who also matches Jet Li's skill with the sword with his spear). Also, surprising skill from Tony Yeung with such a short sword. Stunning cinematography especially with the color theme with each different part of the movie. A must see for all action movie lovers with an actually good plot. And if you don't get it at first, watch it again and you will, that way you get to see all of the great battles over again. A well done movie that is has Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon running for its money.