Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon is one of my favorite movies of all time. The movie is flawlessly filmed and incredibly artistic. This specific scene above shows an epic battle between two flawlessly skilled martial artists. The shots flicker back in forth from as close as the furrowed brows of their faces all the way to long range shots, such as the one provided. This kind of fluctuation is important to capture both the intimacy of the character while also the scenery and location of where the story takes place. Their clothes differ greatly from the green trees that they stand upon, helping to pronounce them for the viewer.
Even though this scene was not physically possible, the shooting and wires used gave it an airy sense of realism, which maybe could be achieved if you were truly one with nature. As they fight they have below shots as well showing the grandness of their step and ability. This movie unlike a lot of martial arts films is very slow and graceful. Unlike comics instead of flipping from one shot to another the director drags out shots and allows the actors to truly be seen without editing.
