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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
卧虎藏龍
2000 120 min Hong Kong, Taiwan, United States of America, China PG-13 12+
★8.6
Adventure, Drama, Action, Romance
Director: Ang Lee
🎭 Based on
«Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon»
byWang Dulu
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Description
Two warriors in pursuit of a stolen sword and a notorious fugitive are led to an impetuous, physically-skilled, teenage nobleman's daughter, who is at a crossroads in her life.
Budget:
$17M
US Gross:
$128.53M
Worldwide:
$213.98M
Starring
Chow Yun-Fat
Actor
Michelle Yeoh
Actor
Ziyi Zhang
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 2001
— Best Cinematography
Golden Globe 2001
— Best Director
Golden Globe 2001
— Best International Feature Film
Golden Globe 2001
— Best International Feature Film
Saturn Awards 2001
— Best Costume Design
Academy Awards 2001
— Best International Feature Film
Academy Awards 2001
— Best Costume Design
Academy Awards 2001
— Best Film Editing
BAFTA 2001
— David Lean Award for Direction
BAFTA 2001
— Best Picture
BAFTA 2001
— Best Actress
Academy Awards 2001
— Best Original Score
Saturn Awards 2001
— Best Original Score
BAFTA 2001
— Best Film Editing
Saturn Awards 2001
— Best Director
Saturn Awards 2001
— Best Screenplay
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2001
— Best Picture
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2001
— Breakthrough of the Year
BAFTA 2001
— Best Supporting Actress
BAFTA 2001
— Best Visual Effects
Saturn Awards 2001
— Best Action, Adventure or Thriller
Golden Globe 2001
— Best Original Score
BAFTA 2001
— Best International Feature Film
BAFTA 2001
— Best Makeup and Hairstyling
BAFTA 2001
— Best Costume Design
Academy Awards 2001
— Best Original Song
Saturn Awards 2001
— Best Actress
Saturn Awards 2001
— Best Actor
Academy Awards 2001
— Best Production Design
Academy Awards 2001
— Best Picture
Academy Awards 2001
— Best Director
Academy Awards 2001
— Best Adapted Screenplay
BAFTA 2001
— Anthony Asquith Award for Film Music
BAFTA 2001
— Best Adapted Screenplay
BAFTA 2001
— Best Sound
BAFTA 2001
— Best Production Design
Saturn Awards 2001
— Best Supporting Actress
European Film Awards 2000
— Screen International Award
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2001
— Best Fight
Key opinion
Ang Lee's wuxia masterpiece is widely celebrated for its breathtaking cinematography, philosophical depth, and compelling character portrayals that transcend standard martial arts tropes. While most audiences are captivated by its emotional resonance and cultural richness, some viewers remain divided over its deliberate pacing and the stylized, gravity-defying combat sequences.
| Cinematography | Peter Pau's stunning cinematography and the film's lush production design create an immersive, authentic atmosphere that elevates the viewing experience. | |
| Acting | The performances by Michelle Yeoh, Chow Yun-Fat, and Ziyi Zhang successfully imbue the wuxia genre with rare emotional maturity and human vulnerability. | |
| Theme | The film balances traditional martial arts action with philosophical inquiry into duty, freedom, and desire, distinguishing it from conventional genre fare. | |
| Pacing | The narrative structure is subject to debate; some find the meditative, character-driven storytelling deeply rewarding, while others find the pace sluggish and the plot thin or overly simplistic. | |
| Direction | Viewers are polarized by the wire-work combat choreography; fans praise its graceful, poetic elegance, while critics find the 'flying' effects distracting or unrealistic. |