Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon... but better

Rating: 9/10 (10 March 2004)

This movie is one of the best Kung Fu movies I have ever seen - maybe the best - and one of the best movies I have seen in the last couple of months. The story, the imagery and the quality of the acting are difficult to match. All these elements blend into a breathtaking and totally unique experience. I was so tense with excitement I sat upright in my chair during most of the movie. Also, the movie offers a lot of oriental wisdom without making it sound cheap. The final conclusion of the movie resounds after you leave the theater and makes an impact comparable to the movie itself. Personally I found this a very rewarding movie.
In retrospect Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon looks a bit shallow and unspectacular, both visually and in terms of storytelling.