Review of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) by Stefano L — 17 Sep 2011

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is definitely Ang Lee's greatest work. Forget Brokeback Mountain, this is the Ang Lee film to watch. This is an incredible, visually stunning martial arts film with a powerful, engaging story.

The visuals here are stunning and grand. The acting is immaculate. This is a grand film with incredible beauty. Watching Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon was something surreal. The film was breathtaking, the visuals, action scenes; everything was well crafted.

Ang Lee has definitely made his finest picture with this film, and this is an amazing martial arts film. There are plenty of solid performances from the actors here; Ziyi Zhang and Michelle Yeoh are wonderful on-screen.

This is an incredible drama film laced with stylish action that delivers never seen before. Ang Lee crafted something different, and the result is a film that is one of the best martial arts films in recent memory.

At times, the films slows down, at becomes a bit long, but it all builds up to a wonderful climax. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is a wonderful, well acted film. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon will most likely be seen in the years come as one of the best martial arts films ever made.

A definite must see film for any fans of the genre.