Review of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) by Aaron G — 12 Mar 2012

"It's rare to find a film that satisfies our craving for pop while giving us the transcendence of poetry." Peter Rainer.

This review of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) was written by Aaron G on 12 Mar 2012.

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon has generally received very positive reviews.

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