GLADIATOR AND CROUCHING TIGER , HIDDEN DRAGON: A COMPARATIVE FILM REVIEW

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…fantastical elements to develop story, character, and a kind of poetic license that captures the viewer. I happened to like Gladiator better. I thought it was more accurate and believable, because although Tiger was excellent, it does rely heavily on a mystical sword and physically impossible combat scenes. Realism was more evident in Gladiator and as I wrote on my midterm, I feel that Realism and believability are crucial criteria in evaluating films. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**