Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

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In 19th century Qing Dynasty China, a warrior (Chow Yun-Fat) gives his sword, Green Destiny, to his lover (Michelle Yeoh) to deliver to safe keeping, but it is stolen, and the chase is on to find it. The search leads to the House of Yu where the story takes on a whole different level.

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The movie that catapulted Ang Lee into the ranks of upper echelon Hollywood filmmakers, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon features a deft mix of amazing martial arts battles, beautiful scenery, and tasteful drama.

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Anupama Chopra

Film Companion

I cannot express to you how beautiful and stunning it is.

May 18, 2020

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David Ansen

Newsweek

Crouching Tiger doesn't so much break new ground as reconfigure the genre with the pomp and ceremony of Western production values and psychological nuance.

Mar 6, 2018

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Amazing, magical martial arts fairy tale.

Rated: 5/5

Dec 22, 2010

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Tom Folley

Radio Times

The action plays out in a succession of ravishing set pieces, from moonlit rooftops to the whispering fronds of a bamboo forest.

Rated: 5/5

Jul 1, 2024

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Elisa Guimarães

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Whether its ending is tragic or hopeful depends on your interpretation of events. It’s the perfect conclusion for a nearly perfect movie that is all about journeys and paths not taken, about love and all that stands in its way.

Rated: A

Feb 1, 2024

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Chuck Klosterman

Akron Beacon Journal

There is something unworldly about [Tiger] that makes it seem like a story you imagined, not a film you watched on a screen. Somehow, the film is transcendent -- but in a completely straightforward manner. Quite simply, this is the year's best picture.

Rated: 4/4

Oct 30, 2023

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mo What a beautiful movie. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/11/24 Full Review tatere Of course Chow Yun Fat and Michelle Yeoh but I'd forgotten how really excellent the fight choreography and direction is. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/05/23 Full Review Sheryl L I appreciated the film more this viewing than I think I did 23 (?!) years ago when it was first released in U.S. theaters. Beautiful cinematography that can still wow today's jaded viewer, I think. Well crafted, gentle story of two loves gained and lost. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review Lauren R Awesome movie. Action scene were Incredible Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review Jeffrey B I han never seen the movie in one sitting so 4k was great. first time i has seen it from start to finish. An I love Michelle Yeoh. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review ivan s Beautiful movie in every respect To remind you that sometimes less is more Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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Ang Lee Director Chow Yun-Fat Master Li Mu Bai Michelle Yeoh Yu Shu Lien Zhang Ziyi Jen Yu Chang Chen Lo "Dark Cloud" Sihung Lung Sir Te

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