Variety
It's pulp fiction presented in a grand, knowingly humorous style distinguished by star power, a strong female slant and the latest in stunts and effects.
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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Ang Lee's Oscar-winning martial arts romance about the disappearance of a magical jade sword, and the quest for the missing treasure, in 19th century China. Featuring martial arts choreography by Yuen Wo Ping (The Matrix).
Two master warriors (Chow Yun Fat and Michelle Yeoh) are faced with their greatest challenge when the treasured Green Destiny sword is stolen. A young aristocrat (Zhang Ziyi) prepares for an arranged marriage, but soon reveals her superior fighting talents and her romantic past. As each warrior battles for justice, they come face to face with their worst enemy.
Best Foreign Film, Art Direction, Cinematography and Original Score; Academy Awards 2001. Audience Award winner at Toronto Film Festival 2000.
2000Rating: M, Low level violence115 minsTaiwan, Hong Kong, USA, ChinaMandarin with English subtitles
ActionAdventureDramaRomanceMartial ArtsWorld Cinema
- Director:
- Ang Lee ('Eat Drink Man Woman', 'The Ice Storm', 'Brokeback Mountain', 'Hulk')
- Writer:
- Hui-Ling WangJames SchamusKuo Jung Tsai
- Cast:
- Chow Yun-fatMichelle YeohZhang ZiyiChen Chang
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon / Reviews
Total Film
Yet in the hands of genre-jumping director Ang Lee, the pretty-pretty world of fringe cinema crunches straight into hardcore chop-socky to produce a film that has, quite rightly, been labelled the first "martial arthouse" movie.
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Los Angeles Times
With its gift for showing things that can't be described, Crouching Tiger's blend of the magical, the mythical and the romantic fills a need in us we might not even realize we had.
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Hollywood Reporter
Ang Lee tries a little martial arts on for size with jaw-droppingly exhilarating results.
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BBC
You may never see a more beautiful movie - and certainly no more majestic film has yet been made.
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