Review of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny (2016) by Carlo Magno M — 25 Mar 2016

No it is not the masterpiece that Ang Lees first film was. In its own right though it is a solid Wuxia adventure.

This review of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny (2016) was written by Carlo Magno M on 25 Mar 2016.

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny has generally received mixed reviews.

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I decided to watch Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Sword of Destiny and I am severely disappointed…

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This rotting garbage sack microwaved with mustard and dog turds could not be further from the original than could be possible…

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