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Title: Ang Lee 2000 "Crouching?Tiger,?Hidden?Dragon"Film DVD-9
Also Known As: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (International: English title) (UK) (USA) / Ngo foo chong lung (Hong Kong: Cantonese title) / Wo hu cang long (China: Mandarin title)
Pinyin of Mandarin Title: wo hu cang long
Director: Ang Lee
Starring: Yun-Fat Chow, Michelle Yeoh, Ziyi Zhang, Chen Chang, Sihung Lung
ISBN & No.: CN-C07-00-0123-0/V.J9 & ZK1D9-062

Region: All/0/Free, which means this DVD will play on standard DVD player worldwide if the picture format(NTSC or PAL) is right.
Format: NTSC, which means this DVD will display well on TV in NTSC countries such as the United States, Canada, Mexico and Japan. (Note: Either NTSC or PAL DVDs will play on any computers.)
Package: Plastic Case
Picture Quality: 4.5/5, which means the quality is better than normal DVD's.

Audio: Dolby Digital, DTS
Language: Mandarin
Subtitles: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, French, Thai, Korean, (Removable)
Year: 2000
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, History, Thriller
Runtime: 120 minutes
Number of Discs: 1 DVD-9
Production Area: Taiwan
Screen Format: Anamorphic Widescreen 16:9

Synopsis: Amazing martial arts fighting sequences (choreographed by Yuen wo Ping - The Matrix), stunning special effects, action adventure and romance have made Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon the most talked about movie of the year. Martial arts masters Li Mu Bai (Chow Yun-Fat) and Shu Lien (Michelle Yeoh) battle against evil forces to recover their stolen sword, the legendary Green Destiny. Winner of two Golden Globes, four BAFTAs, and four Academy Awards, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon tells an epic story that is, according to the Evening Standard "a movie every man, woman and child on the face of the planet should see".

Movie Reviews: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is, quite simply, a stunning film and a real breath of fresh air in a genre that was previously somewhat stagnant. Kung-fu films were on a very steady decline, with only Jet Li making a valid effort to change things around. It comes then as a great relief that Ang Lee decided to do what he did and put an entirely new slant on the genre.

Tacky dubbed dialogue is out of the window and we're back to the films original Chinese language subtitled into English. This adds a lot more to one of the films main themes, culture. While we as the Kung-fu loving public have grown used to storylines generally involving the hero's lost mother/brother/pet goldfish, Crouching Tiger... eschews all of these stereotypes and sets about creating a really authentic atmosphere.

I won't bother rehashing the story because if you haven't seen the film yet I want you to go in with as little knowledge as possible. If you don't know what to expect, I can't recommend Crouching Tiger... more highly. Lee's directorial style is simply a joy to behold, and every minute detail is treated with a respect most directors simply don't have. Now, the part we've all been waiting for. I know what you're thinking, "It's all very well having a great story but what good is it if they're all going to mince about like fairies?"

Well, I'm pleased to tell you that these guys kick more ass than you've EVER seen before. The fight sequences are stunningly choreographed and the 'flying' looks spectacular. While a big thing has been made of Chow Yun Fat and Zhang Ziyi's treetop battle, the one for me is between Michelle Yeoh's Shu Lien and Ziyi's Jen. Both instances, both in the courtyard and the dojo are, quite frankly, the most astounding displays of martial arts I have EVER been lucky enough to witness. While Bruce Lee can certainly do the real thing, and he is without doubt the original and best, Wo Ping's sequencing of the fight scenes is truly revolutionary.

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is one of the best films I have ever seen and I would recommend anyone, whether or not they are interested in Kung-fu movies.