“Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” is a 2000 martial arts epic film directed by ang lee and starring chow yun-fat, michelle yeoh, and Zhang Ziyi. The film is set in 19th-century China and follows the story of a young woman named Jen (Zhang Ziyi) who is set to be married off to a wealthy man but yearns for a life of adventure. Along the way, she encounters master warrior Li Mu Bai (chow yun-fat) and his ally Yu Shu Lien (michelle yeoh), leading to a series of epic battles and dramatic confrontations.
Review:
“Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” is a breathtakingly beautiful film that blends stunning visuals, intricate storytelling, and mesmerizing fight scenes to create a true cinematic masterpiece. The film is a stunning showcase for the talents of its cast and crew, with chow yun-fat, michelle yeoh, and Zhang Ziyi all delivering standout performances. The fight choreography, which incorporates elements of Wuxia (martial hero) cinema, is truly extraordinary, creating a sense of awe and wonder that is rarely seen in modern action films.
Awards:
“Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” won numerous awards and nominations, including four Academy Awards (Best Foreign Language Film, Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction, and Best Original Score) and two Golden Globe Awards (Best Foreign Language Film and Best Director).
Popularity:
“Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” was a commercial and critical success upon its release, grossing over $213 million worldwide and becoming the highest-grossing foreign-language film in U.S. box office history at the time. It has a 7.9/10 rating on IMDb and a 97% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, cementing its place as one of the greatest martial arts films ever made and a true classic of world cinema.
| Traditional | 臥虎藏龍 |
|---|---|
| Simplified | 卧虎藏龙 |
| Mandarin | Wò hǔ cáng lóng |
| Directed by | ang lee |
| Produced by | Bill Kong Hsu Li-kong ang lee |
| Screenplay by | Wang Hui-ling James Schamus Kuo Jung Tsai |
| Based on | Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon by Wang Dulu |
| Starring | chow yun-fat michelle yeoh Zhang Ziyi Chang Chen Sihung Lung Cheng Pei-pei |
| Music by | Tan Dun |
| Cinematography | Peter Pau |
| Edited by | Tim Squyres |
| Production companies |
Sony Pictures Classics Columbia Pictures Film Production Asia Good Machine International Edko Films Zoom Hunt Productions China Film Co-Production Corp. Asian Union Film & Entertainment Ltd. |
| Distributed by | Sony Pictures Releasing |
| Release date | May 18, 2000 (Cannes) July 7, 2000 (Taiwan) July 8, 2000 (Mainland China) July 13, 2000 (Hong Kong) December 8, 2000 (United States) |
| Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | Taiwan China Hong Kong United States |
| Language | Mandarin Chinese |
| Budget | US$17 million |
| Box office | US$213.5 million |
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