Martial arts films tend to exalt honor and duty, but the trailer for Netflix’s followup to “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” begins with its protagonist, Yu Shu-Lien (Michelle Yeoh, reprising her role) refusing to glorify these precepts, calling them “excuses for bloodshed.”
Shu-Lien left that lifestyle behind years ago, but after the events of one night, she’s pulled back into the fold. She must prevent a great warrior’s sword from getting into the wrong hands — those of an evil warlord. If Yu fails, “That will be the end of all of us.”
Like its predecessor, “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny” features gorgeous cinematography and thrilling special effects. The spot is only a minute-and-a-half long, but it is action-packed.
The original “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2001. The film grossed over $213 million worldwide on a $17 million budget.
“Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny” sweeps into select IMAX theaters and will begin streaming on Netflix February 26, 2016.
