Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny

Name: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Released: February 26, 2016
Duration: 96 min
Rating: 47

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Weinstein Company, The | Release Date: February 26, 2016 | Not Rated

Summary: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny tells an epic story of lost love, young love, a legendary sword and one last opportunity at redemption, set against breathtaking action in an epic martial arts battle between good and evil that will decide the fate of the Martial World. [Netflix]

Director: Woo-ping Yuen

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 96 min

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Chris Nashawaty

Feb 26, 2016

It’s a shame the rest of the soap-opera story doesn’t measure up to its stunts. Read full review

Mike D'Angelo

Feb 26, 2016

Anyone merely hoping for more gravity-defying fight sequences will be reasonably satisfied by Sword Of Destiny, which chugs along amiably enough and never goes very long without a skirmish of some sort. Read full review

Chuck Bowen

Feb 26, 2016

Sword of Destiny has an appealingly inventive, unruly genre party streak running down its figurative back. Read full review

Katie Walsh

Feb 26, 2016

There are a few inventive battles on a frozen pond and atop the tiled roof of a temple, but they are so CGI-enhanced as to seem cartoonish, not marvelous. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Mar 1, 2016

If the only martial arts movies you’re seeing are “Crouching Tiger” pictures, it’s good to know that they’re keeping up with the state of the art, even if they’re not actually inventing it. Read full review

The Film Stage Dan Mecca

Mar 1, 2016

Like so many too-late sequels, the film — directed by the first film’s action choreographer Yuen Woo-ping — rides on waves of nostalgia and little else. Read full review

James Marsh

Feb 9, 2016

Clocking in at just 96 minutes, Sword of Destiny feels heavily truncated, lacking in narrative substance. Scant characterisation and timid action choreography don’t help matters, while an over-reliance on simple sets and CGI landscapes mean Grant Major’s (The Lord of the Rings) production design lacks the resonance of the previous film. Read full review

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UntoldAv3nGer

Apr 23, 2016

I am glad I had low expectations, because they were fulfilled and THEN some. Sword of Destiny has its cheesy moments, but also has its amazing ones. Often, the movie rivals and sometimes exceeds Crouchin Tiger Hidden Dragon. It fails in some areas, but I love this movie and already know itI am glad I had low expectations, because they were fulfilled and THEN some. Sword of Destiny has its cheesy moments, but also has its amazing ones. Often, the movie rivals and sometimes exceeds Crouchin Tiger Hidden Dragon. It fails in some areas, but I love this movie and already know it (like Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon) will be one of my favorites.… Expand

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Statarius

Dec 23, 2021

Ignore most of the critiques.
If you liked the original, you’ll love this.
Enough of the old to be legitimate, blended with wonderful new characters & story.

Above all, it’s *gorgeous*, and provides closure.

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Bertoflyingfox

Feb 28, 2016

A solid 7 for me. I wasnt expecting it to be of the same calibre as "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" because well...this isnt the same director/crew as back then and I'm not sure why people would expect an exact re-tread of the first movie.

Director Yuen Woo-ping did a great job. NetflixA solid 7 for me. I wasnt expecting it to be of the same calibre as "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" because well...this isnt the same director/crew as back then and I'm not sure why people would expect an exact re-tread of the first movie.

Director Yuen Woo-ping did a great job. Netflix clearly wanted a much less deep story to tell but with obvious connections to the first and I feel this delivered. The sets and fight scenes were the parts I enjoyed most, while some of the character development felt a bit rushed.… Expand

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UsernameTaken

Mar 5, 2016

No one should expect anything close to the original given it being a direct to Netflix production so I wouldn't be too harsh. I think the most unfortunate thing about it was the decision to film it in English. I think most viewers of these kind of genre films prefer them stay true to formNo one should expect anything close to the original given it being a direct to Netflix production so I wouldn't be too harsh. I think the most unfortunate thing about it was the decision to film it in English. I think most viewers of these kind of genre films prefer them stay true to form then try to pander to North American audiences. The storyline is quite rudimentary and awkward and is made more so by the fact that it's in English but the action scenes are excellent, beautifully choreographed, and while not anywhere close to the original they are at least entertaining. People who enjoy these sort of films will either be extremely disappointed or indifferent I don't think there's a middle ground. For me it was one of those films that I watched simply because I couldn't find anything that I hadn't already seen. So, if you're looking for a little time waster with some martial arts action it's certainly not terrible but don't go into it with high hopes.… Expand

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Broyax

Dec 28, 2016

Une suite plutôt inutile au premier Tigre et Dragon sorti il y a plus de 15 ans (!) mais pas totalement désagréable pour autant... il faut dire que le premier film se traînait en longueur(s) sous le prétexte de jolis moments remplis de poésie et de regrets (avec la guimauve qui va avec, celaUne suite plutôt inutile au premier Tigre et Dragon sorti il y a plus de 15 ans (!) mais pas totalement désagréable pour autant... il faut dire que le premier film se traînait en longueur(s) sous le prétexte de jolis moments remplis de poésie et de regrets (avec la guimauve qui va avec, cela va de soi !) alors que la suite se traîne... sensiblement moins mais s'avère moins "poétique" à cet égard.

Evidemment l'attrait du premier film était la magnifique Zhang Ziyi et le charismatique Chow Yun-Fat qui distribuait les leçons comme on distribue les coups de pied au cul : avec classe et générosité. Mamie Yeoh est toujours là mais c'est Donnie Yen qui est venu donner de sa personne : il s'en sort honorablement mais Donnie ne fait pas le Chow.

Cela dit, l'histoire reste fort bancale dans les deux cas de figure, elle manque de liant, d'allant et surtout de rigueur ! elle se borne à faire du nunuche avec du gnangnan compassé à droite et à gauche et elle recycle ici la structure de base du premier film avec son thème récurent de vieille vengeance qui veut tout récurer au sabre.

Comme le premier Tigre et Dragon, il s'agit d'un film de câbles et d'épée... il me semble que les combats sont toutefois moins spectaculaires dans ce numéro 2 même si le rythme général est moins endormi. Egalement moins bien filmé de manière générale même si... l'ensemble demeure très présentable.

Un ensemble -justement- qui laisse une impression moyenne : le film se laisse voir mais n'emballe pas non plus comme son prédecesseur, loin de là. Il s'avère un brin en deçà, ce qui n'est clairement pas formidable finalement.… Expand

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ScarlettMi

Nov 23, 2016

Perhaps if this movie didn't carry the name "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", I wouldn't have been as let down and disappointed in it. This is a sequel, however, and that means that it immediately evokes comparison to Ang Lee's classic and sadly it can't even come close to measuring up. ThePerhaps if this movie didn't carry the name "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", I wouldn't have been as let down and disappointed in it. This is a sequel, however, and that means that it immediately evokes comparison to Ang Lee's classic and sadly it can't even come close to measuring up. The artistry and poetry and beauty of that film is lost in this one.… Expand

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Kalman

Feb 27, 2016

Croucheing tiger hidden dragon (part 1) is certainly one of the best
martial arts movie ever, due to deep characters , love and emotion,
short but extraordinary fighting scenes, beautiful scenery and magnificent music. With Donnie Yen and Michelle, fantastic 4K scenic pictures andCroucheing tiger hidden dragon (part 1) is certainly one of the best
martial arts movie ever, due to deep characters , love and emotion,
short but extraordinary fighting scenes, beautiful scenery and
magnificent music.

With Donnie Yen and Michelle, fantastic 4K scenic pictures and music
reminiscent of the first part the sword of destiny had many ingredients
to make our expectations high. However what was delivered is just
saddening.

The plot is clearly lacking quality failing to elaborate on the
different characters and transporting emotions. While we could feel the
love and respect between Michelle and Li Mu Bai in part 1 we are
completely lacking same in sword of destiny. If a movie is not deep
than only action can partially compensate this lack,

Again we get shocked of what we are being presented. Fighting scenes
much below capabilities of Donnie Yen and everyone else. For example in
the fight scenes of part 1 between Michelle Yeoh and the young Zhang
ZhiYi the green sword of destiny is really the matchmaker in a well
orchestrated dramatic fight. Going back to the classic *The Sword" with
Adam Cheng we find another sample of incredible fight scenes where the
sword is making the little difference between the two world best
fighters in a culminating dramatic fight. Same movie (The Sword) we
find a fantastic elaboration of how a ninja stealth fighter attacks
incredibly out of nowhere, bringing our hero into serious trouble. What
happened to sword of destiny plot... where the strange lady in red is
kind of mimicking this ninja style against Michelle Yeoh. Sword of
destiny is so far behind the classic. Also we find much better
elaboration of similar fighting style in Azumi 2 ... The makers of
Swords of Destiny are clearly not deep into martial arts and deliver
zero.

Sword of destiny does not include surprises, no long or convincing
fight scenes, no drama... Characters are introduced, fight, die...
Without anything appealing to the spectator.

My advice to Netflix: next time do not just hire great actors. Hire the
best movie makers. Clearly 14 blades with Donnie Yen is the best
martial arts movie of this decade. This is the caliber that should have
been delivered and this is the crew that should have made sword of
destiny. This movie outperforms with incredible fight scenes not seen
before and leaves you crying at the sad end. Sword of destiny delivers
none of that.… Expand

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