CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON (New York Film Festival, New York City, New York USA 2000)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.0|5.0 Stars ìììì

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon—a highly sculpted, cultural film—easily earns its four-star rating. A 'not-to-be-missed' movie, it captivates international markets, dominates box office sales, and wins four Academy Awards. The story takes its audience through the angst of unfulfilled love, the passion of fulfilled love, the bitterness of ill-used power, and the betrayal of friendship—all against outstanding Asian scenery.

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Storyline

A legendary sword weaves its way through many story threads to re-connect events of the past, present, and future.

Additional Thanks

Absolutely terrific work for Director Ang Lee. Thank you to Executive Producers David Linde and James Schamus for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Yu Shu Lien (Michelle Yeoh), Governor Yu (Fa Zeng Li), Jen (Zhang Ziyi), Master Li Mu Bai (Chow Yun-Fat), Sir Te (Sihung Lung), Lo Dark Cloud/Luo Xiao Hu (Chen Chang), Bo (Xian Gao), and Madame Yu (Yan Hai).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. This film performs well.

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