Bolstered by Ang Lee’s direction, which deftly blends Asian ideas with Western storytelling sensitivities to perfection, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is a captivating masterclass in historical adventure cinema. NEXT QUESTION → QUESTION 3 / 10 STRUCTURE 03 How do you like your story told? NEXT QUESTION → QUESTION 4 / 10 VILLAIN 04 What makes a truly great antagonist? NEXT QUESTION → QUESTION 8 / 10 PROTAGONIST 08 What kind of main character do you root for? Lawrence of Arabia is a defining historical adventure movie that fills every second of its 222-minute runtime with depth, nuance, and intrigue.