Driving by his deep love for his friend, Li, a great Chinese warrior, who is well known in Chinese for his courageous and adventures across the world, decides to give his sword for his friend, but incidents come to climax when the sword has been stolen, the thing that makes his rage and leads him to search for it.
Chow reveals astonishing depths. But the revelation is Yeoh.
Common Sense Media
December 22, 2010
Amazing, magical martial arts fairy tale.
Collider
February 24, 2016
The fight scenes are utterly sublime, often shot to make great use of the width of the screen, and speak to the tremendous wonder and visceral passions that these kinds of stories aroused in artistic souls like Ang Lee.
It's abundantly clear that Lee, in conjunction with fight choreographer Yuen Wo-Ping (famed for The Matrix), has brought to these standard tropes his own elevating, near-feline sensibilities.
A film that works on many levels, be it action, drama, or romance, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is recommended viewing for anyone who likes their martial arts with some heart and soul.