christos200
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Being more a fan of 70's Hong Kong Kung Fu films (mainly Shaw Brothers) and not a fan of more modern Kung Fu films that overuse CGI, I was reluctant at first to see this film. However, after reading many positive reviews, I decided to give it a try. It did not disappoint me. In fact, it impressed. However, I still believe that this film is kinda overrated.
The plot is somewhat complex, although easy to understand, and has to do with a rare Sword of great power, the Green Destiny Sword, being stolen, a young aristocratic woman, Jen Yu, who is in love with a bandit, Lo 'Dark Cloud', and a Kung Fu Master, Master Li Mu Bai, who tries to find the sword.
The plot is quite good, as well as the acting, and it is surely better (in terms of plot) than most Kung Fu films I have seen. The plot, although complex, it is, as I have already mentioned above, very easy to understand. My personally favorite character is Master Li Mu Bai (Yun-Fat Chow), who gave an excellent performance.
The fight scenes, although sometimes overuse the supernatural element, are quite good. While not as good as in old 70's Kung Fu movies, the choreography is exciting and very well done.
Overall, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is one of the better Kung Fu films I have seen. But still, I believe that people who view this as the "best" Kung Fu movie or a "masterpiece" are overrating it. Although it is a quite good movie and it impressed me, I have seen other Kung Fu movies which I consider better, like One Armed Swordsman (1967), Blood Brothers (1973), Snake in the Eagle's Shadow (1978) and Young Master (1980). So, while a quite good film, I would not say that it is the best Kung Fu film.
The plot is somewhat complex, although easy to understand, and has to do with a rare Sword of great power, the Green Destiny Sword, being stolen, a young aristocratic woman, Jen Yu, who is in love with a bandit, Lo 'Dark Cloud', and a Kung Fu Master, Master Li Mu Bai, who tries to find the sword.
The plot is quite good, as well as the acting, and it is surely better (in terms of plot) than most Kung Fu films I have seen. The plot, although complex, it is, as I have already mentioned above, very easy to understand. My personally favorite character is Master Li Mu Bai (Yun-Fat Chow), who gave an excellent performance.
The fight scenes, although sometimes overuse the supernatural element, are quite good. While not as good as in old 70's Kung Fu movies, the choreography is exciting and very well done.
Overall, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is one of the better Kung Fu films I have seen. But still, I believe that people who view this as the "best" Kung Fu movie or a "masterpiece" are overrating it. Although it is a quite good movie and it impressed me, I have seen other Kung Fu movies which I consider better, like One Armed Swordsman (1967), Blood Brothers (1973), Snake in the Eagle's Shadow (1978) and Young Master (1980). So, while a quite good film, I would not say that it is the best Kung Fu film.
This movie is a classic. It has everything. Great settings, nice music, well developed characters, a good plot and awesome Kung Fu battles. Cha Ta-chu (Chang Yi), master of the 'Palm of Death, is recruited by a Qing government official to find a manuscript. In order to do this, he has to fight against the Ming Union, a rebel group that wants to overthrow the Qing and restore the Ming.
The Kung Fu fights are very good, with awesome choreography. You should see the Monkey and Mantis style that provide the best battle of the movie. Also, this movie has a good plot. It is not just fighting, like in many Kung Fu movies, but it has character development. Chang Yi is the true protagonist in the story and he is awesome. Lee Kwan is also quite good and provides a lot of comical scenes.
All in all, this film is a classic. 10 of 10. If you have not seen it yet, then go and buy/rent it now.
The Kung Fu fights are very good, with awesome choreography. You should see the Monkey and Mantis style that provide the best battle of the movie. Also, this movie has a good plot. It is not just fighting, like in many Kung Fu movies, but it has character development. Chang Yi is the true protagonist in the story and he is awesome. Lee Kwan is also quite good and provides a lot of comical scenes.
All in all, this film is a classic. 10 of 10. If you have not seen it yet, then go and buy/rent it now.