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Summary: An amazing movie but the DVD left me slightly disapointed
Review: As most people will unanimously agree this is one of the best movies to be released this past year. It is a superbly produced and directed kung fu movie. With a great story, great cinematogrophy and great performances by the cast it has all of the elements that kung fu movie's are typically missing on top of some of the best fight scenes I've ever seen. The fight scenes take on an almost beautiful quality and really display the martial arts as a true art form. The film itself didn't disapoint me in the least. However after watching the DVD I must admit I was left slightly disapointed by the picture quality. I think the film to digital transfer was terrible for such a new film. Also the extra's seem to be lacking as well. Hopefully they will release a "Special Edition" of some sort with a better picture transfer and a more thorough collection of extra features. The movie itself is superb and isn't necessarily hurt by the poor picture quality. However with cinematography as great as it is its a shame it can't be seen in the best possible quality. In comparison I just picked up the Special Edition of Big Trouble in Little China and was absolutely amazed at the quality of the film transfer. Its a perfect example of how good DVD's can look.
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Summary: All battle no plot.
Review: CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON is the story of two master warriors (Michelle Yeoh & Chow Yun Fat) who are faced with their greatest challenge yet, when the GREEN DESTINY sword is stolen. The govenor's daughter (Zhang Ziyi) soon reveals her superior fighting talents and her deeply romantic past as the battle for retrieving the sword begins. MY REVIEW: "The fighting sequences deserve a lot of credit, since the kung fu team who taught Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne and Carrie Anne Moss in THE MATRIX also taught Michelle Yeoh, Chow Yun Fat and Zhang Ziyi in this film. The action is great, the romance just elongates the film even more than it needs to be. But how did this movie earn an Academy Award nomination for BEST PICTURE?! This is no BEST PICTURE of 2000 even when you watch the movie in English. But definetely check this movie out!"- MJV & the Movies.
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Summary: Essentially a Martial Arts Star Wars
Review: Everybody who sees this movie will find something to enjoy. Period. It is really diverse and entertaining. I find it odd that no critic seems to have noticed the Star Wars parallels (Or maybe it is more appropriate to say that this movie continues the tradition that inspired Star Wars) which include 3 distinct climatic regions, several cantinas filled with a variety of exotic people, and a mystical warrior with special powers. But apart from the stunning visuals this movie offers an increadible philosophical position. Much like the recently released novel "Glorious Failure" by Ben Jonjak, "Crouching Tiger" espouses a theory of self-actualization that sounds so perfect that it must be true. I highly recommend that you obtain each of these works.
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Summary: I was totally expecting something less...
Review: of a movie. I thought of the older kung-fu movies of all the grunts, yelling and lack of special effects. When I first saw the movie in theaters, I couldn't pull myself away from the screen and I wanted to see it again. I was amazed at the special effects, fighting scenes and the story as a whole was worth it. If anyone wants to know about the film, well I can't ever tell you enough about it. This is a must see, hell I'll even lend you mine. Happy viewing.
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Summary: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is pure poetry!
Review: So many people have written beautiful and indepth reviews, however, others dislike this movie, and find it horribly funny. I speak from my own experience, for when I went to see this wonderful movie, it was ruined by the people who laughed at it, making jokes about the not-so-great dubbing and cultural differences. The fact that they are too close-minded to be opened up to a different culture or even a higher understanding is probably why this happened. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is pure poetry, sublimely produced, with fight scenes so wonderfully choreographed, with the actors dancing in a tale of romance, anger, and pride. If you think that this movie will be anything like the Matrix, you are mistaken. If you can understand a haiku, or pull from it some meaning, I think you will have no problem in understanding this movie, but otherwise you will be lost in its tale.
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Summary: A Wise Purchase Grasshopper
Review: In addition to the unforgetable film, which most planning to buy have probably seen, the dvd comes with several extras. The commentary feature is nice but I think the real selling point in terms of extras is the behind the scenes footage. You get an extra containing special effect creation and one featuring Ang Lee and the major stars. The final, meaningful extra is an interview with Michelle Yeow. She is such a gem that watching this will make you want to rush out and see supercop and wing chun, her other main movies. I think this movie was the best of last year and the dvd is a fine addition to your collection. The story is great but the ballet like action will keep you watching time after time.
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Summary: Wonderful
Review: This movie was excellent!! I highly recomend it to all. You will never understand it all watching it once so watch it a few times.
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Summary: Film-making at its best
Review: So much has been said about "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" already that it's hard to know where to begin. I guess the ultimate appeal of this movie comes from the fact that it has a little bit of everything, and does it all well. It is by turns an action/thriller, political suspense, romance and comedy. And that's aside from the astonishing cinematography and score; if this isn't the most brilliantly filmed/edited movie ever, I don't know what is. Even the fact that the film is subtitled in no way detracts from its impact. The dialogue is spare, which makes it easy to keep up, and the Mandarin has an almost lyrical quality that is incredible to listen to. Furthermore, the special effects are simply mind-blowing. To find sequences that are even better than "The Matrix" and that are at the same time artistic, almost poetic is just incredible. One could easily watch this movie with the sub-titles turned off and still appreciate it. The DVD doesn't have much in the way of extra features. There is a documentary on the making of the film, but it's short and not particularly impressive. There is also an option to view the movie in dubbed English (5.1 or two channel), but it would really be a crime to do so. In the end, the lack of features in no way detracts from the quality of the disc. "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is a movie that transcends gimmicks; watching it is all the entertainment that one needs.
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Summary: The Best Foreign Film I have Ever Seen
Review: This movie show s a warrior who gives up his sword to his friend only to have it stolen. He then tries to get it back. The music by Yo Yo Ma is also excelent. The way that they tie in a love story is also good. The ninja in the movie really startled me because I thought that it would be someone else. If you're never going to see another movie see this one it will change your mind.
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Summary: NOT THE ORIGINAL FROM THE THEATER !!!!!
Review: WELL I BOUGHT THIS MOVIE ON DVD BEFORE IT WAS RELESED HERE IN THE STATES AND THE VERSION I HAVE JUST ADDS THE ENGLISH DUBB. NOT ALL THE RCE [garbage]AND DELETED PARTS AND SUBS OUT OF THE MOVIE. THATS THE REASON FOR THE THREE STARS. IF YOU NEVER SAW THE MOVIE BEFORE BUYING OR RENTING THIS DVD YOU WONT KNOW WHAT YOU ARE MISSING. I THINK ITS FUNNY. AND I DONT MEAN THE MOVIE!!!!
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