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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
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Product Description
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Hong Kong wuxia films, or martial arts fantasies, traditionally squeeze poor acting, slapstick humor, and silly story lines between elaborate fight scenes in which characters can literally fly. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon has no shortage of breathtaking battles, but it also has the dramatic soul of a Greek tragedy and the sweep of an epic romance. This is the work of director Ang Lee, who fell in love with movies while watching wuxia films as a youngster and made Crouching Tiger as a tribute to the form. To elevate the genre above its B-movie roots and broaden its appeal, Lee did two important things. First, he assembled an all-star lineup of talent, joining the famous Asian actors Chow Yun-fat and Michelle Yeoh with the striking, charismatic newcomer Zhang Ziyi. Behind the scenes, Lee called upon cinematographer Peter Pau (The Killer, The Bride with White Hair) and legendary fight choreographer Yuen Wo-ping, best known outside Asia for his work on The Matrix. Second, in adapting the story from a Chinese pulp-fiction novel written by Wang Du Lu, Lee focused not on the pursuit of a legendary sword known as "The Green Destiny," but instead on the struggles of his female leads against social obligation. In his hands, the requisite fight scenes become another means of expressing the individual spirits of his characters and their conflicts with society and each other. The filming required an immense effort from all involved. Chow and Yeoh had to learn to speak Mandarin, which Lee insisted on using instead of Cantonese to achieve a more classic, lyrical feel. The astonishing battles between Jen (Zhang) and Yu Shu Lien (Yeoh) on the rooftops and Jen and Li Mu Bai (Chow) atop the branches of bamboo trees required weeks of excruciating wire and harness work (which in turn required meticulous "digital wire removal"). But the result is a seamless blend of action, romance, and social commentary in a populist film that, like its young star Zhang, soars with balletic grace and dignity. --Eugene Wei
Description
An epic set against the breathtaking landscapes of ancient China, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, combines the exhilarating martial arts choreography by Yuen Wo-Pind (The Matrix) with the sensitivity and classical storytelling of an Ang Lee film. The result is something truly unexpected: romantic, emotionally powerful entertainment.
Product Description
Two warriors in pursuit of a stolen sword and a notorious fugitive are lead to an impetuous physically-skilled teenage noblemans daughter who is at a crossroads in her life. Special features: ang lee and james schamus commentary: photo montage: link to website: theatrical trailers and much more. Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent Release Date: 12/21/2004 Starring: Chow Yun Fat Zhang Ziyi Run time: 120 minutes Rating: Pg13 Director: Ang Lee
Reviews
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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2009-07-12)
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a beautiful show piece of quality from China: scenery, music, acting, martial arts, and aerial movements. hongkong movie makers have much to learn from China's movie makers. (More)
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Crouching Tiger, Little Dragon (2009-06-05)
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An excellent movie well grounded in chinese philosophy and mythology. It brings an interesting twist to the star crossed lovers theme of the Wu Xia genre. (More)
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Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon Does Not Need Stars... (2009-03-25)
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In fact I saw this movie several times. It won 8 oscars. So no stars from me needed. I bought the DVD because I give Chinese lessons and the chinese spoken in the movie is clear, evident and helpfull... (More)
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Movie Ranking
| Group |
Average Grade |
Grade Rank |
Average Price |
Price Rank |
| Action |
Rooster |
95 |
$6.28 |
133 |
| Harvested Action |
Rooster |
37 |
$6.34 |
52 |
| Sony |
Rooster |
39 |
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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is 37th among 60 in the Harvested Action pecking order. It is 95th among 167 in the Action category. The average price of Harvested Action is $6.34 and this movie is 52th in price. It is 133th among Action at $6.28. It is ranked 39th of 92 for Sony.
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