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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

PG-13 Released Dec 22, 2000 2h 0m Adventure Action TRAILER for List
98% Tomatometer 172 Reviews 86% Popcornmeter 250,000+ Ratings
In 19th century Qing Dynasty China, a warrior (Chow Yun-Fat) gives his sword, Green Destiny, to his lover (Michelle Yeoh) to deliver to safe keeping, but it is stolen, and the chase is on to find it. The search leads to the House of Yu where the story takes on a whole different level.
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The movie that catapulted Ang Lee into the ranks of upper echelon Hollywood filmmakers, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon features a deft mix of amazing martial arts battles, beautiful scenery, and tasteful drama.

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Anupama Chopra Film Companion I cannot express to you how beautiful and stunning it is. May 18, 2020 Full Review David Ansen Newsweek Crouching Tiger doesn't so much break new ground as reconfigure the genre with the pomp and ceremony of Western production values and psychological nuance. Mar 6, 2018 Full Review Nell Minow Common Sense Media Amazing, magical martial arts fairy tale. Rated: 5/5 Dec 22, 2010 Full Review Tom Folley Radio Times The action plays out in a succession of ravishing set pieces, from moonlit rooftops to the whispering fronds of a bamboo forest. Rated: 5/5 Jul 1, 2024 Full Review Elisa Guimarães Collider Whether its ending is tragic or hopeful depends on your interpretation of events. It’s the perfect conclusion for a nearly perfect movie that is all about journeys and paths not taken, about love and all that stands in its way. Rated: A Feb 1, 2024 Full Review Chuck Klosterman Akron Beacon Journal There is something unworldly about [Tiger] that makes it seem like a story you imagined, not a film you watched on a screen. Somehow, the film is transcendent -- but in a completely straightforward manner. Quite simply, this is the year's best picture. Rated: 4/4 Oct 30, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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mo What a beautiful movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/11/24 Full Review tatere Of course Chow Yun Fat and Michelle Yeoh but I'd forgotten how really excellent the fight choreography and direction is. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/05/23 Full Review Sheryl L I appreciated the film more this viewing than I think I did 23 (?!) years ago when it was first released in U.S. theaters. Beautiful cinematography that can still wow today's jaded viewer, I think. Well crafted, gentle story of two loves gained and lost. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review Lauren R Awesome movie. Action scene were Incredible Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review Jeffrey B I han never seen the movie in one sitting so 4k was great. first time i has seen it from start to finish. An I love Michelle Yeoh. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review ivan s Beautiful movie in every respect To remind you that sometimes less is more Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In 19th century Qing Dynasty China, a warrior (Chow Yun-Fat) gives his sword, Green Destiny, to his lover (Michelle Yeoh) to deliver to safe keeping, but it is stolen, and the chase is on to find it. The search leads to the House of Yu where the story takes on a whole different level.
Director
Ang Lee
Producer
Li-Kong Hsu, William Kong, Ang Lee
Screenwriter
Wang Du-lu, Hui-Ling Wang, James Schamus, Kuo Jung Tsai
Distributor
Sony Pictures Classics, Columbia Tristar
Production Co
Prosperity Pictures, Columbia Pictures Film Production Asia, Sony Pictures Classics, Zoom Hunt International, China Film Co-Production Corporation, United China Vision, Asia Union Film & Entertainment Ltd., Edko Films, Good Machine
Rating
PG-13 (Some Sexuality|Martial Arts Violence)
Genre
Adventure, Action
Original Language
Chinese
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 22, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$451.2K
Runtime
2h 0m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Surround
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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