Overview
Taking place in Hong Kong of 1962, a melancholy story about the love between a woman and a man who live in the same building and one day find out that their husband and wife had an affair with each other.
This is one of the most unique films that I have ever seen and I think it is one that demands multiple viewings. If you look up “subtle” in the dictionary you’d probably find this movie in the definition. I had to read through several reviews to even get a glimpse of what I missed. The subtle interactions between the two leads is incredible. So much of their time together happens in the shadows – it really adds to the feel of a forbidden love. One thing that I missed is the director’s use of color in the middle and then at the end. It really is a joy if you want to do a little work for it.
IHATEBadMovies.com reviews In the Mood for Love
Movie title: In the Mood for Love
Movie description: Taking place in Hong Kong of 1962, a melancholy story about the love between a woman and a man who live in the same building and one day find out that their husband and wife had an affair with each other.
Date published: 2020-04-18
Director(s): Wong Kar-wai
Actor(s): Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, Maggie Cheung, Rebecca Pan, Kelly Lai Chen, Siu Ping-Lam, Mama Hung, Joe Cheung, Koo Kam-Wah, Chan Man-Lei, Paulyn Sun, Roy Cheung
Genre: Drama, Romance
My Review
This is one of the most unique films that I have ever seen and I think it is one that demands multiple viewings. If you look up “subtle” in the dictionary you’d probably find this movie in the definition. I had to read through several reviews to even get a glimpse of what I missed. The subtle interactions between the two leads is incredible. So much of their time together happens in the shadows – it really adds to the feel of a forbidden love. One thing that I missed is the director’s use of color in the middle and then at the end. It really is a joy if you want to do a little work for it.
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My Review - 9/10
9/10