21/02/2025
๐๐ผ๐๐๐๐ ๐ผ๐๐๐๐๐ โข 1995 โข Takeshi Kaneshiro, Michelle Reis, Leon Lai, Charlie Yeung โข Directed by Wong Kar-wai
A spiritual companion to the widely popular ๐๐ฉ๐ถ๐ฏ๐จ๐ฌ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐๐น๐ฑ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ด๐ด, this neon-drenched fever dream of a film is a hypnotic exploration of human connection in a world that never stops moving. Set in a nocturnal Hong Kong bathed in artificial light and melancholy, the film weaves together the stories of a hitman, his silent but devoted partner, a rebellious drifter, and a mute ex-convict, all navigating the loneliness of city life.
Wong Kar-waiโs fragmented storytelling and stylized cinematography (courtesy of the legendary Christopher Doyle) create an ethereal, dreamlike atmosphere where love is always just out of reach. Unlike traditional love stories, this one embraces the chaos and unpredictability of human relationships. It portrays love not as a fairytale, but as a series of missed connections, quiet gestures, and stolen moments. The film transforms Hong Kong into a character of its ownโa city bursting with energy yet steeped in isolation. Every frame pulses with raw emotion, making each encounter feel both immediate and ephemeral.
A film about love that never fully arrives but lingers long after, ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐ฆ๐ฏ ๐๐ฏ๐จ๐ฆ๐ญ๐ด is Wong Kar-wai at his most experimental, poetic, and intoxicating. As it celebrates its 30th anniversary, its timeless beauty, aching romance, and intoxicating visuals make it a must-watch in every generation.
5.0 OUT OF 5
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๐ STORY - 1.0
๐ฅ EX*****ON - 1.0โจ
๐ฅ CHARACTERIZATION - 1.0
๐ฟ ENTERTAINMENT VALUE - 1.0
โจ LASTING IMPACT - 1.0โจ