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1. Hear Us Roar,Watch Us Soar! “ Its an epic that breaks the laws of gravity. ” New York Times “ Over 100 critics name it the best picture of the year!” 10 Academy Award Nominations including best picture, best director, best adapted screenplay!Peoples Choice Award at 2000 Toronto Film Festival! 　　The reviews are out and theres a loud buzz in Hollywood.Who would have thought a subtitled, foreign language kung-fu movie would make it into mainstream American cinema and all the way to the Oscars? Hooray1 for us! Regardless of what the Academy members have in mind for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, the votes have come in from the American public and there is no question that we are head over heels2 in love with this soulful and romantic,energetic yet serene,feminist and gusty3 master epic. TIME ＆ PLACE One of the reasons why people flock4 to movies is to be transported5 to unfamiliar times and places. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon certainly takes its viewers on a scenic and breathtaking6 journey into Chinas ancient past and through the countrys best landscapes. These exotic settings greatly add to the aesthetic7 appeal of the movie. Americans are not only pulled into the story but are also fascinated by the incredible scenery. LOVE STORY My mother once said, “ Michelle, always remember to include love in every story you write. Not just love between men and women but love between friends, between parents and children, between brother and sister, between teachers and students, between men and nature.” No doubt, love is universal. Its the international language through which Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon speaks to all cultures. Although many consider Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon to be foremost an excellent kung-fu movie, the story depicts many forms of love, the most memorable of which is the poignant8 romance between the two star-crossed lovers played by Chow Yun-fat and Michelle Yeoh.They are childhood sweethearts who because of unfortunate circumstances never