Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon (DVD) > Reviews

Advantages: wonderful fight scenes, breathtaking special effects
Disadvantages: little dialogue, not much plot

I went to see Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon a couple of months ago and it was excellent. I usually try to avoid subtitled films, but this was magnificent, with vast, impressive set-pieces, state of the art special effects (the kung-fu scenes were choreographed by the same man who does kung-fu scenes for the matrix!), and a surprisingly intricate plotline. The only thing I would say makes it a little confusing is it is difficult to tell the characters ... Read review

Advantages: Fabulous music, fight choreography and cinematography.
Disadvantages: Subtitles unreadable on widescreen TVs

Ang Lee's movie Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon was a worldwide hit last year. Combining an epic love story, amazingly choreographed fight scenes, stunning photography and wonderful music, the film was one of the few subtitled movies to break $100million at the US box office. Released on DVD in the UK on June 18th, I was eager to rewatch this film, learn more about the processes that went into making it, and enjoy it on my widescreen TV in crisp ... Read review

Advantages: good film that was original in its genre
Disadvantages: definitely not for everyone; pales in comparison to the book

...It seemed unable to decide. Ostensibly Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is an intricate story with a human side and mythology wrapped up into glorious, if few, fight scenes. The humour manages to aviod the shallow slapstick prevalent in the genre, and in the end the hard to swallow invulnerability of some of the characters is revealed to be more realistic than in any martial arts film I'm ever seen. And yet the most memorable thing from the movie ... Read review

Advantages: Great fight scenes, the stars were great.
Disadvantages: none I can think of.

I truly like martial arts films that tell a wonderful story. This film can be considered a classic. Director Ang Lee creates excellent heart- stopping scenes and the actors put tremendous effort into this film. Chow Yun Fat and Michelle Yeoh are great as the Giang warriors Li Mu Bai and Yu Shu Lien, but it is Zhang Ziyi as Jen Yu who shows poise as a woman determined to become a Giang Hu warrior and reunite with her lover, the mysterious Dark Cloud, ... Read review

Advantages: Fantastic film for all the family
Disadvantages: Subtitles, but are easy to keep up with

Ang lee's finest piece of cinema is now avalable on DVD. This was the winner of numerous academy awards and Oscars for best forgien film. In it's first week of release it grossed millions of dollars across the world. The plot of the film is very well structured with a very easy to follow and pick up half way through story. The charaters are very beleivable in the time that the film is set. The graphics, action sequences are excellent with a good lot ... Read review

Advantages: good actors? (at a stretch)
Disadvantages: don't get me started again

...floors with their knees, but Crouching Tiger just expects us to believe that these simple Chinese noblemen from the 16th century or so can fly and perform biblical-like miracles! There are some good points about the film such as the very good acting and a sort-of-interesting plot. Before I went to the film I did not think that it being a subtitled film would be much of a problem. However, when I got to my seat and it transpired I was sitting ... Read review

Advantages: Over the top fight scenes - Awesome!
Disadvantages: Storyline could be better

If you do not like subtitled films then don't watch this one because it is subtitled from beginning to end. The fight scenes are awesome and almost groundbreaking for martial arts films. I was reminded of scenes from Blade and movies like that. Super fast and unbelievable martial arts and effects make this a real winner. The storyline is not that good mind you and revolves around a powerful sword. As long as you are really only watching this movie ... Read review

Advantages: Its amazing
Disadvantages: Although you get used to it, the subtitles are annoying

Amazing, that’s the first thing I have to say about this film, it is AMAZING!!!!, when I went to see this at the watershed down by the Bristol docks, I was amazed. Although at first I found it hard to read the subtitles and watch what was going on, it eventually got easier and you did It without even realising it. This film is based around a Chinese warrior who gives his sword to an emperor but then it gets stolen and a whole marshal arts ... Read review

Advantages: Martial arts beauty without blood, Acting
Disadvantages: If you don't like Non English Language films, be aware that this one is subtitled. A dull mid section of the film

I saw Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, and after writing a review about a completely different film by mistake in this place, I thought I'd better correct my mistake. Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon is a beautiful film set in ancient China. I get the impression that this film could be about a legend, because there are a lot of moments in the film clearly using wires. This is very well done however, and if you keep an open mind, you'll realise that ... Read review

Advantages: Takes you into a world where you wish you were there.
Disadvantages: not recommended for children, subtitles are irritating.

...best movies of the year, crouching Tiger, hidden dragon is a visually amazing breakthrough. A great movie, with everything to please even the pickiest of viewers. Amazing graphics! If there was any movie you would take off work to see, this is the one. I guarantee that you won't even want to go to the bathroom during this! The only small drawback is the subtitles, but the movie is so good, it's worth it..I give it an A+! See the movie. If you don't, ... Read review

Advantages: Something for almost everyone
Disadvantages: Some may find it hard to suspend disbelief

An outstanding film which more than deserves its accolades. With a gripping plot, stunning visuals, amazing special effects, moving performances and genuinely touching romance, it truly is a movie not to be missed and one may even go so far as to consider it a milestone of its genre. Even though you may find the whole thing a bit confusing at first, stick with it and soon all becomes clear. A complex but engaging plot develops, incorporating many ... Read review

Advantages: Good argument and good interpreters.
Disadvantages: Too slow in occasions and exaggerated in fight scenes.

To most of the Spanish people that told us that they use for the first time in the cinema a movie Made in Taiwan, and never rather, it would be we indifferent, it is more, it maybe arrived to some Spanish cinemas of the big cities in those that foreign movies can only be seen in original version. But now change the script that they tell us that they use for the first time in the cinema a movie nominated to 10 prizes Oscar of the academy of Hollywood. ... Read review