Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000): Ang Lee's "Wuxia" Martial Arts Masterpiece
Directed by Ang Lee, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) is a "wuxia" Martial Arts film masterpiece and was a surprise hit, earning universal acclaim and the Academy Award for "Best Foreign Language Film." Full of flying action and dramatic, acrobatic fight scenes, choreographed by Yuen Wo Ping, the film is a feast for the eyes and ranks amongst the best films of the past twenty years. Beautiful cinematography and stunning scenery set the backdrop for this intriguing 18th Century tale of love, revenge and the search for meaning. The cast is great, including Chow Yun-Fat, Michelle Yeoh and Zhang Ziyi.
