![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() It's also far and away the highest-grossing foreign language film ever released in the US (according to Box Office Mojo). Universally-acclaimed upon release, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" won more than 40 awards, earning an Oscar nomination for Best Picture, and winning for Best Foreign Language Film, Best Art Direction, Best Original Score and Best Cinematography (along with "Roma," it holds the record for the most Academy Award nominations held by a non-English language film). When a nimble young thief steals the sword for herself, Mu Bui's friend embarks on a journey to recover it, facing her own complex feelings towards her old friend along the way.īlending romance with kung fu doesn't always make for a great combo, but in director Ang Lee's very capable hands, a tender portrait of forbidden love is delivered between rapid-fire kicks and captivating sword fights. In "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," Hong Kong action star Chow Yun-fat stars as veteran warrior Li Mu Bai, who entrusts his faithful 400-year-old sword known as the "Green Destiny" to his friend (Michelle Yeoh) when he decides to retire. ![]() One of the most influential kung fu movies ever made, it's been referenced in everything from "Kill Bill" (the name of Deadly Viper Assassination Squad being an homage) to 2Pac's " 5 Deadly Venomz," not to mention the movie's dialogue appearing in several Wu-Tang Clan songs like " Da Mystery Of Chessboxin'" and " Intro (Shaolin Finger Jab)." These five students' fighting styles have earned each a specific name (the Centipede, the Snake, the Scorpion, the Lizard, and the Toad, based on the "five poisonous creatures" from Chinese folklore), with Yang Tieh having been taught a little bit of each combat style.īy today's standards, "Five Deadly Venoms" may be viewed as somewhat cheesy and dated, but it is exactly this over-stylization that makes it an enjoyable, essential kung fu romp - and mandatory viewing for any would-be fan of the genre. Yang Tieh is a young martial artist instructed by his dying master to seek out his former students - all of whom have become powerful masters of a specific fighting style - eliminating any who are using their abilities for nefarious purposes. ![]()
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