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Metascore
93 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 31 Critics What's this?

User Score
7.1 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 298 Ratings

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  • Starring: Michelle Yeoh, Yun-Fat Chow, Ziyi Zhang
  • Summary: In 19th century China, a magical sword given by a warrior (Chow) to his lover (Yeoh) is stolen and the quest to find it ensues. The search leads to the House of Yu where the story travels into a different direction with the introduction of a mysterious assassin and another love story.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Jami Bernard
    100
    Handsome, passionate and fun. It's everything we go to the movies for.
  2. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Michael Wilmington
    100
    Splendid, soaringly ambitious Chinese period fantasy.
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  3. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    100
    Transcends its origins and becomes one of a kind. It's glorious, unashamed escapism and surprisingly touching at the same time.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 73 out of 109
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 109
  3. Negative: 28 out of 109
  1. Xerxes
    10
    One of the best movies ive seen ever, so beautiful the music is poetic and beautiful, the fight scenes beautifully choreographed, such a lovely movie, cant belive the idiot on here who rate it lowly.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. KenL
    10
    I had no idea what to expect my first time watching this film and it had everything to make it a masterpiece and is also the film that cause an interest in foreign films for good reasons. As far as story go, Ang Lee dose a great job capturing the feel in every scene in both the action sequence and dramatic scenes that its beautiful to watch. It`s a story that blends action, romance, betrayal, and vengeance with flawless execution which makes for an experience unlike Hollywood will ever make. The special effects in this film makes it more unbelievable how incredible this film is. The only complaints is not a big deal unless you hate reading subtitles for an entire movie. I recommend anybody who wants a different experience than what their usually use to.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. KevinG.
    3
    Boring! The story was long, drawn out, and had little to no redeeming qualities. The acting was good, though the whole idea of the movie was pushed at its "amazing" effects. I'm sorry, but people jumping around on trees obviously dangling from wires is not my idea of 'good' effects. Forget Crouching Tiger, Get "House of Flying Daggers" or "Hero". They are both 100% better than this.… Expand
    • 2 of 2 users said yes

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