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Quite the perfect film ... So many elements combine to keep the viewer mesmerized. The exotic scenery of ancient Chinese cultural life hook the imagination. The forces of good and evil battle directly in society and within the souls of the characters. There are underlying esoteric elements which make the story mysterious and provide for surprises and unexpected but deeply satisfying viewing moments from beginning to end. The yin-yang conflicts between various characters provide the romantic see-saw that captures the reader's interest. A highly regarded warrior who defends against evil has reached a point in his life where he relinquishes his famous and feared sword, "The Green Destiny" to discover and explore deeper aspects of himself and life ... At some point, he had gone into a deep meditation and arrived at a place his master had never mentioned nor described. Later, his master had been murdered and the warrior could not ask him to explain this experience. He has a female protaganist who is also a warrior and accepts the solitary nature of this fighter but clearly they share strong emotional bonds. This repressed chemistry promises their paths will continually cross as they explore the depth and meaning of strong feelings throughout the film. She delivers "the Green Destiny" as a gift to the local magistrate/governor of the province for safe keeping. The magistrate has a daughter who is being prepared for an arranged marriage ... to consolidate the interests of two ruling families ... Hidden aspects of the daughter's character provide for unexpected adventure and romance ...
Secretly, the daugher had learned warrior skills and longed to express this independent aspect of herself ... but she lacks the personal understanding of the esoteric nature of this lifestyle. On a carriage ride with her family through the mountains and arid deserts she is captivated by an invading group of bandits, especially the leader who is young and handsome and has a mysterious reputation. He grabs her ivory hair comb as she leans fearlessly out the carriage window to watch the assualt. She unexpectedly jumps out, mounts a horse and shows remarkable skills during the chase scene ... all to retrieve back her hair comb. He captures her and takes her to his mountain cave home ... they fall in love. He tells her stories and allegories which serve to bind her even closer to him ...
The forces of evil are embodied in the form of Jade Fox who was a servant and nanny to the wealthy Chinese daughter in the past. Jade Fox had acquired a book from which she learned the warrior skills but she failed to use the skills wisely. She lashes out with vengeance at the forces of good. The author's creativity and exceptional talents come alive on the screen. The hair-pin curves and twists in the plot are executed with perfection. The ending is sadly fulfilling ... leaving the viewer breathless!
Erika Borsos (erikab93)
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In ancient China two Wudan warriors will intend to retrieve a legendary and mythic sword which has been stolen.
Basically this is the dramatic premise but there are a lot of little details to find out. The master voice and dazzling presence of Yimou Zhang behind camera is enough to captive and bewitch the most exigent viewer. His powerful expressive force and his well known touch of genius may be felt from the first shot.
Yimou has remained in the great tradition of the "shaman filmmakers" if I may. In this reduced as you may figure out are Kenji Mizoguchi, Akira Kurosawa, Shohei Imamura, Kinugasa, Kobayashi and Ichikawa, just to name the most conspicuous in the East cinematography.
Zhang `s ambitious script capture images and transform them in poetry, the admirable flight combats, the delirious traveling and the charming portrait which blends, myth, humanity, honor, humor and dignity. This film overcomes its own latitudes as a true masterpiece to inscribe itself in the list of the new classics from its instantaneous release.
Among its multiple virtues you should additionally consider three striking evidences. The first is the superb list of previous and awarded films of Yimou such Raise the red lantern, To live, The house of the flying daggers and Red sorghum, but besides a second factor that seems to talk by its own: this is the most successful film of non English language in cinema `s story, and finally the undeniable fact Yimou Zhang is part of the reduced, glorious and coveted gallery of the prestigious dozen of the most important filmmakers in the world, among you will find names of the status of Theo Angelopoulus, Istvan Zsabo, Ingmar Bergman, Emir Kusturica, Shohei Imamura, and Atom Egoyan among other referential names.
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Some people here cannot see the beauty of things even when it hits them in the face. Ang Lee has said he has always wanted to make a Wu Xia film and he did, he brought sophistication and strong production values which, while not uncommon in mainstream Chinese cinema, was less common in the martial arts or Wu Xia traditions.
Make no mistake; Crouching Tiger is a beautiful, beautiful movie. The colors are rich and the movements are balletic. But unlike lesser imitations, such as Hero, it is much more than that just stylish production and mesmerizing action. Most films (Western or Eastern) have a rigid plot against which characters move. At worst the characters become ciphers; they advance the story by making choices regardless of whether these choices are in keeping with their character. Crouching Tiger, like the best of cinema, has dynamic characters whose internal struggles advance the plot. The dog wags the tail, not the other way around.
Some critics have suggested that the characterization is quite slight. I think this just demonstrates the high standard to which they were prepared to judge this film. Ang Lee perfectly marries action/adventure with drama. The results may not please purists from either camp, but for the rest of the audience it is pure magic.
In many ways, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon is pure Wu Xia. But it has also re-invented the genre and given it artistic credibility. The greatest joy of the film is watching great Hong Kong stars like Chow Yun-Fat and Michelle Yeoh being given characters with depth - and watching them fill the screen with their performances. The film also benefits from great performances from Zhang Ziyi and a very under-rated Chang Chen.
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is one of the best artistic films I have ever seen and I would recommend anyone, whether or not they are interested in Kung-fu movies.
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This is the grestest Martial arts movie ever made. The only really down side is it is really short.
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'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' is basically nothing more than cinematic fools gold.
Why (seemingly) alot of people and critics were so taken with this movie is really beyond me. For crying out loud - get a grip!!
Apparently, at the time, the exotic, sensual and flashy quality of the movie really charmed some people.
But don't be swindled by all the razzle-dazzle prettiness of 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' - this 'fools gold' is really nothing more than a dreary trip that takes you nowhere.
Now if that was the 'moral'/message of the movie - well, it succeeded.
p.s.
if you decide to see 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' - try seeing 'Support Your Local Sheriff' after (for a good laugh) - you'll need it!!
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