There aren't many crouching tigers and the dragon?? Well it was very well hidden I can give you that, but what an epic! The winner of 4 oscars is now available on DVD for those unfortunate enough to have missed it out when it was on the big screen.
The film is directed by Ang Lee and co-written by James Schamus and is a truly epic film of great proportions. Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon was so good and on so many levels as it serves as an historical epic, an martial-arts flick, a tale with fantastic fight scenes(choreographed by Yuen Wo Ping of Matrix fame),a story of magic and a story of revenge
Set during the Qing dynasty, 19th century, the film follows the warriors Li Mu Bai (Chow Yun-Fat) and Yu Shu Lien (Michelle Yeoh. These two love each other but keep their feelings to themselves and in turn deny their love.
However, disaster strikes when Li Mu Bai's legendary sword, Green Destiny, is stolen Jen (Zhang Ziyi, who is in rush hour 2 which is out now, though the roles are quite a contrast...), who has been trained in by Li Mu Bai's arch-rival Jade Fox, and so the warriors must fight to recover the powerful sword. We are taken on a fantastical journey with epic battle scenes in the air, up walls, everywhere! Though some scenes are supernatural, such as the flying scenes, this all adds to the mystery and wonder of the film.
This was one of my favourite fims of the year and my review really doesn't do it justice. You really should ty to get this on DVD or video as it is definately a film to keep.
The film itself was in mandarin but there were subtitles, but now the power of DVD can dub the film into english!
The DVD also has a lengthy 'making of' called "Unleashing dragons: the making of" which is interesting to see the behind scenes and to marvel at the extraordinary wire work specialist.
There is also a commentary by the director and producer which is played along with the film so they tak through the movie with you.
There is a conversation with Michelle Yeoh, 2 trailers, photo gallery, filmographies, multiple subtitle choices and to add the icing on the cake-fully animated menus!
THe film was great and now you can own it and I am sure you will want to see it again. This was one of the most talked about movies of the year and won over 40 awards and deservedly so.
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Have heard great things about this film but STILL not got around to watching it... great op though, cheers!
zorena 19.08.2001 23:07
I have not seen this film yet, but I will go and rent it tomorrow. Great op Zorena
tange 13.08.2001 11:34
I wasn't sure whether to watch this film or not, but you are the second person to recommend it. I wiil make the effort and borrow the DVD from the library. Thanks for an informative opinion.
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