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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2003) (VG)

References

To Catch a Thief (1955)
From Russia with Love (1963)
Da zui xia (1966)
Xia nu (1969)
Star Wars (1977)
Wong Fei Hung (1991)
Aladdin (1992)
Wing Chun (1994)
 -  The night chase near the beginning of "CTHD", where Shu Lien pursues Jen across the rooftops references a very similar aerial night-chase in "Yong Chun" (Pok To after Flying Monkey). Both films also have feature bandit-chief characters who capture fierce woman, only to fall in love with them. Michelle Yeoh and Pei-Pei Chang appear in both films as a master fighter.
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)
Valkyrie Profile (1999) (VG)

Referenced in

"Saturday Night Live: Val Kilmer/U2 (#26.7)" (2000)
 -  referenced on Weekend update
Chow Yun-Fat Goes Hollywood (2001) (V)
The Mangler 2 (2001) (V)
 -  A character suggests a porn title of Crouching Crotch, Hide My Dragon.
Bodilfesten 2001 (2001) (TV)
 -  Nominated actors belong to this film.
Crouching Pussy, Hidden Fox (2001) (V)
 -  title reference
Shrek (2001)
The Mummy Returns (2001)
"Law & Order: School Daze (#11.22)" (2001)
 -  Briscoe references film in pre-credits sequence.
Cats & Dogs (2001)
Scary Movie 2 (2001)
Rush Hour 2 (2001)
Asoka (2001)
"Will & Grace: Crouching Father, Hidden Husband (#4.3)" (2001)
 -  alternate title reference
"ReBoot: Crouching Binome, Hidden Virus (#4.8)" (2001)
 -  Title references "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"
Joe Somebody (2001)
 -  when Joe talks about what he wants to do to that guy he mentions this movie
Flying Dragon, Leaping Tiger (2002) (V)
 -  title reference
Hello, He Lied & Other Truths from the Hollywood Trenches (2002) (TV)
Astérix & Obélix: Mission Cléopâtre (2002)
Blade II (2002)
Spider-Man (2002)
"King of the Hill: Returning Japanese (#6.21)" (2002)
 -  The film is mentioned by name.
Notorious C.H.O. (2002)
WarCraft III: Reign of Chaos (2002) (VG)
The Blood Pact: The Making of 'Blade II' (2002) (V)
 -  mentionned once
Ying xiong (2002)
"My Wife and Kids: Crouching Mother, Hidden Father (#3.7)" (2002)
 -  title reference
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)
Crouching Waiter Hidden Chef (2003) (V)
 -  title reference
Roaring Dragon, Bluffing Tiger (2003)
 -  title reference
Crouching Ninja, Hidden Snowman (2003)
 -  title reference
Old School (2003)
 -  The blowjob teacher offers to teach Marissa a sex act called "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Penis"
Final Fantasy X-2 (2003) (VG)
 -  When Rikku turns into a samurai, she says "Crouching tiger, hidden Rikku"
Bulletproof Monk (2003)
 -  Bulletproof Monk (2003) has scenes with people running in the air like the people do in Wo hu cang long (2000).
The Matrix Reloaded (2003)
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003)
 -  Madison says "Kill or be killed, isn't it exciting?" which is a line that Jade Fox says about the life of warriors in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
"Saturday Night Live: Jack Black/John Mayer (#29.1)" (2003)
 -  Mentioned on Weekend Update
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)
The Making of 'Kill Bill: Volume 2' (2004) (TV)
 -  mentioned once
"High Chaparall: (#2.5)" (2004)
 -  You can see this movie in Robert Englunds DVD collection
DragonBlade (2005)
 -  Night set and chase scene
Khun krabii hiiroh (2004)
 -  sex positions called "Crouching Tiger Eats Noodles" and "Hidden Dragons"
Film Geek (2005)
 -  Scotty mentions it
"Gilmore Girls: Say Something (#5.14)" (2005)
 -  Rory says that the town will feel the wrath of the Green Destiny.
"Robot Chicken: Badunkadunk (#1.10)" (2005)
 -  Ang Lee is mentioned as director of the film
All That I Need (2005)
 -  Said by Duke Character
Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)
 -  Pitt's character drops a wine bottle to test Jolie's character's reflexes, just as Shu Lien tested Jen's reflexes by dropping a tea cup in CrouchingTiger
Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children (2005)
 -  People jumping great distances, almost flying
Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves (2005) (VG)
 -  Sly and Tsao fight on treetops.
"The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius: Crouching Jimmy, Hidden Sheen (#3.8)" (2005)
 -  Title reference
"Jeopardy!: (#22.53)" (2005)
 -  referenced in clue in "Best Foreign Language Film" category
"Top Gear: (2005-12-27)" (2005)
 -  Richard: "That all may sound a bit crouching kitten, hidden hippo"
2006 Independent Spirit Awards (2006) (TV)
 -  joke
"Doctor Who Confidential: Fear Factor (#2.2)" (2006)
 -  Euros Lyn mentions the film.
Fight Science (2006) (TV)
 -  Referenced in dialog
Bring It On: All or Nothing (2006) (V)
 -  (said to Asian girl) "Uh, bite me Crouching Tiger"
"Everybody Hates Chris: Everybody Hates Snow Day (#2.13)" (2007)
 -  while the principal practices swordplay, the narrator calls him "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Principal"
"The O.C.: The Shake Up (#4.14)" (2007)
 -  Taylor mentions the film in conversation with Ryan, Seth and Summer.
"Robson Arms: Ordinary Assholes (#2.1)" (2007)
 -  Yuri makes a play on words of the movie's English title.
Eklavya (2007)
 -  DVD cover seen
"Lost: Enter 77 (#3.11)" (2007)
 -  referenced in dialogue
Kill Buljo: The Movie (2007)
 -  "Crouching snake." "Reindeer humping."
"The Phillip DeFranco Show: Top 5 Reasons I Love Asians (Asian Sized) (#1.7)" (2007)
 -  Phil says that Jesus was asian and thats why he can walk on water like in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
Rush Hour 3 (2007)
 -  Carter says "C'mon, Crouching Tiger, don't you hide that dragon!"
"Dancing with the Stars: Series 7 Grand Final (#7.10)" (2007)
 -  Mentioned by its English name Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon when Daryl Somers describes Anh Do's Paso Doble costume.
"America's Next Top Model: The Girls Go to the Great Wall (#9.11)" (2007)
 -  Jay says it's like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Cinematic Titanic: The Oozing Skull (2007) (V)
 -  Trace: "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Douchebag."
"Psych: Dis-Lodged (#2.14)" (2008)
 -  Shawn mentions "Crouching Tiger" while doing the club's secret handshake.
Witless Protection (2008)
 -  "Crouching tiger."
The Forbidden Kingdom (2008)
 -  Old Hop mentions 'Crouching Tiger, Spanking Monkey'
Prom Night (2008/I)
 -  Two guys mention seeing it.
"America's Next Top Model: Take Me to the Jungle (#12.12)" (2009)
 -  ref to title with "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Aminat" comment

Featured in

"Troldspejlet: (#24.9)" (2000)
 -  reviewed + footage used
Chow Yun-Fat Goes Hollywood (2001) (V)
The 2001 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards (2001) (TV)
 -  clips
The 73rd Annual Academy Awards (2001) (TV)
Ultimate Fights from the Movies (2002) (V)
The Art of Action: Martial Arts in Motion Picture (2002) (TV)
Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu (2003) (TV)
 -  clips
Cinema Hong Kong: The Beauties of the Shaw Studio (2003) (TV)
 -  clips
Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia (2003) (TV)
 -  clips
The 79th Annual Academy Awards (2007) (TV)

Spoofed in

Scary Movie (2000)
 -  When Cindy runs up the wall before kicking the killer
Spy Kids (2001)
Shrek (2001)
Cats & Dogs (2001)
Scary Movie 2 (2001)
Rush Hour 2 (2001)
American Pie 2 (2001)
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)
Joe Somebody (2001)
"Family Guy: From Method to Madness (#3.18)" (2002)
 -  During Olivia and Stewie's fight, they fight while balancing on plants.
Kung Pow: Enter the Fist (2002)
Mou man tai 2 (2002)
Scooby-Doo (2002)
Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002) (TV)
Kung Phooey! (2003)
 -  Waymon secretly slides a teacup off a table to test Art's reflexes.
Hulk (2003)
G.O.R.A. (2004)
 -  There is a scene where Arif picks fruits from a tree while he is standing on his one feet similar to the way used in Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon.
"Stroker and Hoop: Ninja Worrier (#1.6)" (2005)
 -  Stroker's fight with his girlfriend spoofs the forest fight
Cheung Gong 7 hou (2008)
 -  In a dream sequence, the kid is confronted by his PE teacher and the fighting sequence imitated the first fighting sequence between Michelle Yeoh and Zhang Zi Yi.

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