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Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon (UMD Video)(Japan Version) UMD, DVD Region 2, PSP

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Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon (UMD Video)(Japan Version)
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Average Customer Rating for All Editions of this Product: Customer Review Rated Bad 9 - 9.2 out of 10 (107)

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jasmine
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April 10, 2009

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Hidden Talent Customer Review Rated Bad 4 - 4 out of 10
I've seen this movie at the cinema when first released but didn't put in a review for dvd. Before proceeding, I read quite a number of other viewers' opinions and am glad of similar opinions.

It is true that although the west have embraced this 'epic' of a martial arts movie, it is REALLY NOT that great by Asian standard. Those in the know (count me in) have seen better. Alright, wiring is essential for some gravity defying sequences but the rooftop scenes and tiptoeing on top of the bamboo forest were just a tad too obvious as the actors' feet weren't making contact enough to make it look realistic. Yuen Woo Ping has done his bit for the action choreography and both Cheng Pei Pei (I'm an old fan going back to Golden Swallow) and Zhang ZiYi delivered . Wrong casting of Chow Yun Fatt as he has never been a martial arts actor. Sifu Master Gordon Lui would have been a better choice and who knows, could instigate more fighting scenes. Another reviewer was correct as Michelle and Chow's mandarin were not up to standard, compare to Cheng Pei Pei and Zhang ZiYi (now, that's A1 mandarin).
Unless you speak and understand the language, the common western audience will be clueless.
The outdoor scenes from the desert to the misty mountains were beautiful. and music score was brilliant.

Having said that, it was an achievement for an Asian movie to pick up an Oscar and other awards and in a way, help pave the way for the western audience (perhaps the newer/younger generation especially those studying the language or learning martial arts) to appreciate and enjoy chinese movies. This is also true, in a way, because it's not English dubbed like movies of old (chop socky).
It has been some time since something like this hit the market and naturally is a breath of fresh air.

Lastly, this movie gave us a new gem in the form of Zhang ZiYi.
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Anonymous

June 15, 2004

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Almost perfect Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
okay, the only reason I'm writing this is because of the bad review under me. I know this movie isn't for everyone but if you don't like it, you don't have to spoil other people's fun... seriosly, if you don't like this movie then do us all a big favor and LEAVE!!! that's done... the movie itself was awesome... even though I'm not intersted into kung-fu, I don't think Chow and Zhang were that awesome, but Michelle sure was! She is such a good actress. Have you noticed that you can see all her emotions in her eyes???
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Anonymous

September 14, 2002

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Saw it, liked it, but it's no classic Customer Review Rated Bad 7 - 7 out of 10
Take away the piano-wire and it's good cinematography plus focus on Zhang Ziyi in good fight & suggestive scenes. The story is interesting but not complex enough for an epic it tried to be. The movie could've been longer. The story ended rather abruptly. If you've watched enough kungfu movies from 80's and early 90's, you'll see this movie has the typical Kungfu movie storyline. Storywise, there are many better movies, even for a kungfu movie. This is, a kungfu movie...
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Anonymous

May 23, 2002

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And Lee had done better movies...BUT Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
Its not because we are hyprocrites or anything... most Chinese people didnt like it because there have been better stories and more spetacular fights... Even on everyday TV we see better shows... Its not because of the language barrier...MUWAHAHHAHAHA...there are Mandarin versions AND Cantonese versions... its defeinatly not because of whom the director is...Ang Lee HAD done better movies that MANY MANY more chinese people praise about...even this very day the most well known one is A Chinese Oddysey, a rewritten Journey to the West..A TRAGEDY and COMEDY AND A love story and spectacularly weeved into one... even today its viewed as a classic... But I do agree Hidden Dragon is a good movie... just not THAT good... Americans praised it so much is because the high flying action is new to them... this "hing Gun" is so spectacualar to the American crowd... these high flying sequences are introduced to the Chinese crowd for more than 40 years... all these "new" ideas are REPEATILY used in HK/Chinese movies and sereises... Finally the main reason for Hidden Dragon to be not so well recieved in CHina is because: 1)Ang Lee has dont better movies 2)these new ideas arent new at all to the Asian crowd 3)there has been better stories in the past BUT, Hidden Dragon is a good movie...just not THAT good...
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Anonymous

December 3, 2001

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It has all the ingredients for a successful film Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", a movie that will be forever embedded in our minds forever, as the first Chinese film in the world to win awards at the Academy Awards ceremony. Am I right? I, like many other Chinese all around the earth should be proud of this film's achievements as the most successsful film produced by the Chinese, with the help of Americans. Ang Lee, the actors and the rest of the crew made us extremely proud that we, the Chinese; can finally showcase our unique talents (especially when it comes to flying kung fu films) and to show the world that we too, can produce a film of a Hollywood standard. This film certainly did exceeded my expectations. I believe many other people will agree with me; that China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, and other Chinese communities throughout the world, should continue this tradition of excellence started by this film. Other films that are worthy to be mentioned includes: "Full Time Killer"; "Master Q 2001"; "Time and Tide"; "The Mountain of Zu"; and many other films carries the trademark of what defines as a top quality, excellent movie, which deserves the world's attention. I believe that there shall not be any constraints at all when producing a film. The people involved in these movies shall not have to feel afraid in expressing their dedication to the art of film making. I hope there will be more "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"s in the many years to come. May God bless Chinese language films. -Phil.
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Chieh-Ju
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October 4, 2001

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good movie nevertheless... Customer Review Rated Bad 9 - 9 out of 10
First of all, for those who did not know, this movie was based on an old kung fu novel, not comic books. Please do not mix this movie with "Stormrider", "A man called Hero", etc. The storyline of the movie did not really follow that of the original novel, but nontheless, it is a very well made movie. Many have complained that the special effect and the fight scenes are common among the Chinese films of this genre. However, you have to be amazed by the beautifully choreographed fighting sequences, and the combination of BGM and action to truely enjoy the beauty of this film.
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Anonymous

August 25, 2001

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The Most Successful Chinese Language Film On Earth Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
The most successful Chinese language film on earth having garnered four Academy Awards. Was top ten in gross earnings for the Australian box office. Now, the top ten list in video rentals in Australia. It helped CoCo Lee to get more international exposure in the Western pop music scene, being possibly the first Chinese pop music artist to sing in English to target the international audience. Great movie. I purchased and I wasn't disappointed. I think this movie has in a way helped Chinese films to be more mainstream, getting into the large cinema complexes, eg. "Love on a Diet" (starring Andy Lau and Sammi Cheng) had five screenings per day in Sydney's busiest cinema complex (of course, English language, not a Chinatown Chinese language cinema) called The George Street Cinemas for about a month (a first a non arthouse film). And now, "Full Time Killer" starring Andy Lau and the Japanese actor, is now showing in three mainstream English language cinemas and shown at least three times a day (another first, being shown in three cinemas). Just marvellous. Thank God for "Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon"
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Maria
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July 20, 2001

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The misunderstood movie... Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
It is embraced by the Americans, but disliked by it's orgin. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is based on a series of Chinese fantasy martial art novels. The movie tells a story of two aging warriors who faces their greatest challenge when the treasured sword "The Green Destiny" was stolen. A young aristocrat prepared for an arranged marriage, but soon reveals her superior fighting talents and her romantic past. As each warrior battles for justice, they come face to face with their worst enemy and the inescapable, enduring power of love. ~Named "Best Picture of the Year" by over 100 critics nationwide and winner of 4 Academy Awards. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon was loved everywhere, but China. Many who knew Mandrin didn't like the acting bacause Chow-Yun Fat and Michelle Yeoh were not fluent in the language Mandrin. Some thought the action was too fake as some may say. But then, you watch any other Hong Kong movie of the martial arts genre, you see the fantasy flying with super-human powers. Can we say Chinese are hypocrites bacause the Director is from Taiwan or can we say they don't appriciate a great story and they just enjoy all fighting and no talk. ~~~I Recommend this movie to anyone who enjoys a great story and breathtaking landscapes. The movie was directed by acclaimed director Ang Lee and great martial arts choreography by Yuen Wo Ping. What I ask from anyone who does watch this movie, especially people who know Mandrin, ignore the language barrier and embrace the acting, the breathtaking scenary, and martial arts. It's really the first movie from China that blend a great story with great martial arts.
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Jerry
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July 20, 2001

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A All Time Best :D Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
Ok this movie is certainly one of the best. Americans do dont know any better but the movie did got its recognition at Hong Kong's Movie Award Night. Compare to alot of the Chinese's Kung Fu movie, Crouching Tiger doesnt have the Most Brilliant fight sequence *Cough Iron Monkey*. However this movie is one of the best. And lets not forget that many Kung Fu movies have crappy-ass plot, and without a doubt the plot of this movie is the BEST. The plot keeps you in suspense throughout the whole movie. Couching Tiger is perfect, except that they should make the movie longer so more time can allow the personalties of the characters to develop some more :D
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Anonymous

June 26, 2001

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Classic Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
One day this movie will definitely be a CLASSIC. This movie is so exciting to watch, and it is such an aesthetically beautiful movie. The music and the rhythm of the fighting were very synchronized. This is not your typical action film. Everything is just so exquisite and the ending is very touching, I cried.
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