The black-clad thief glides across Peking rooftops with the stolen sword in hand. It's not just any sword. The thief disappears quickly into the night sky. You see, Shu Lien can also fly across rooftops. Its nostalgic vision of Imperial China only adds to the film's fantasy spirit.
Every scene is visually stunning.
Basically, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is the type of film that pushes you to the back rows of the cinema in order to absorb its grandiosity. Now, Li has the chance to avenge Jade Fox's murder of his late master. The Green Destiny is the most banal thing about Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. The film's fantasy is brought to life by the adventurers who hold it. Yun-Fat casts a regal presence as the aging warrior desperate to leave behind his fighting lifestyle.