Upon watching the film, however, I was pleased to find something much more dynamic and accessible than I had anticipated. Even those that love Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon are quick to remark that the movie can often be slow and even a little boring. There was a certain aura surrounding the film that made me think of it as a stuffy, self-important epic over three hours long, and not even the promise of beautifully shot fight sequences was enough for me to get over my fear. Though I knew Lee’s take on the Wuxia genre was considered a masterpiece and one of the greatest movies of the late 20th century, I just couldn’t bring myself to watch it. Perhaps the most honest way to start this review is to admit that, up until the announcement of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’s 4K re-release, I spent years resisting the need to watch this film. In Ang Lee’s case, slow-paced should never be construed as boring, and perhaps none of his movies is a greater example of the difference between one and the other than 2000’s Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. And, at least as far as his films are concerned, this couldn’t be farther from the truth. However, there is a certain annoyance with how Grace says the dream was slow-paced which suggests that Lee’s movies - or sex dreams - can be a real drag to watch. Likewise, the director isn’t afraid to indulge in long, contemplative shots that allow audiences plenty of time to marvel at what they are seeing and let the events of the movie sink in. Indeed, Lee's movies are more often than not a true wonder to behold. There is an element of truth to this joke. When asked what the dream was like, she responds that it was "a little slow-paced, but visually stunning". ![]() While we suggest caution concerning the brief sexuality, the film’s positive message is that good will conquer evil if we continue to battle it.There's an episode of defunct NBC sitcom Will and Grace in which Grace ( Debra Messing) tells Will about an erotic dream involving director Ang Lee. The violence, while continuous, is artful and nearly bloodless. But it is a short scene with no nudity, and it is clear that they truly love each other. The fly in the dim sum, however, is the film’s one sexual encounter between an unwed couple that seems to imply the unimportance of marriage. Nothing in it, except for the themes of love and honor, is to be taken seriously. Nor does the exuberant choreography suggest legitimate sorcery. It is, to say the least, a very visual film.Īlthough it has a woman praying to a shrine, “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” is not about promoting Eastern religious beliefs. The film is action-packed, equally splitting time between romance and confounding fight sequences. Indeed, much of the film has its heroes chasing their adversaries over rooftops and, in one instance, through forests, stopping to sword fight atop towering trees. His warriors don’t merely jump higher than physically possible, they literally fly. Now, director Ang Lee brings astonishing visual effects to martial arts. Jackie Chan added humor and precision to the genre. ![]() ![]() Bruce Lee made physicality the central element to the success of Chinese action films.
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