Review of 2046 (2004) by Vincent T — 02 Jun 2008

Beautifully subtle work about memories and unfinished love stories.

"All memories are traces of tears".

This review of 2046 (2004) was written by Vincent T on 02 Jun 2008.

2046 has generally received very positive reviews.

Was this review helpful?

Yes

More reviews of this movie:

More Reviews of 2046

Review of 2046 (2004)

By Steve B (1,343) on 28 Feb 2014

An exuberant story topped by a captivating soundtrack…

Read Review

Review of 2046 (2004)

By Jean Oppenheimer (118) for Dallas Observer (1,128) on 03 Dec 2022

It's the best thing Wong has done in years--perhaps ever…

Read Review

Review of 2046 (2004)

By Anthony Lane (1,079) for The New Yorker (1,837) on 17 Mar 2018

As for the title, well, it made me think of Thomas Carlyle's wife, who read Browning's long poem Sordello, enjoyed it, but still couldn't work…

Read Review

Review of 2046 (2004)

By Ahmedaiman1999 (142) on 29 Apr 2019

If it wasn't for Faye Wong's sub-plot, including the anime-esque Sci-fi sequences, I would haven't liked 2046…

Read Review

Review of 2046 (2004)

By Adam L (814) on 25 Nov 2012

Neither a follow-up nor a sequel 2046 is an alternate take on the principle character from In the Mood for Love (2000)…

Read Review

Review of 2046 (2004)

By Aleksi L (44) on 17 Jan 2013

Each frame of 2046 exudes doped enigmatic beauty. Melancholy personified…

Read Review

Review of 2046 (2004)

By Robertbrogan (63) on 26 Sep 2015

2046 has been hard to nail down…

Read Review

Review of 2046 (2004)

By Joe Morgenstern (2,395) for Wall Street Journal (3,071) on 10 Aug 2016

It takes what could be called the Chinese equivalent of chutzpah to make a movie with three of the world's most beautiful and talented women…

Read Review

Review of 2046 (2004)

By Evil T (6) on 05 Jul 2017

Beautiful narration, as it is in dialogue and intensity within atmosphere and characters, director Wing Kar-wai surrealistic romance reunites…

Read Review

Review of 2046 (2004)

By Roger Ebert (5,190) for Chicago Sun-Times (7,580) on 14 Mar 2017

Since it is by Wong Kar Wai, 2046 is visually stunning…

Read Review

More reviews of this movie

Reviews of Similar Movies

Review of Dog Days (2001)

By Bob Strauss (787) for Los Angeles Daily News (1,272) on 09 Jan 2004

Those who know that human beings are more than just the sum of their worst impulses ... will wonder where the rest of the story went…

Read Review

Review of Boogeyman (2005)

By Solg (1) on 07 Dec 2005

I thought this movie was going 2 be good but it wasnt it was not thought out well and very very bad acting like the boogeyman was not even scay…

Read Review

Review of Disclosure (1994)

By Dee S (158) on 17 Mar 2007

Not a bad movie, I like Demi as the bad guy…

Read Review

Review of Twilight (2008)

By Georgec. (8) on 21 Nov 2008

I'm not kidding, its like the worstest movie of the year by far. It is so pale, dull and boring. Nothing exciting ever happens…

Read Review

Review of Treasure Planet (2002)

By Gm101 (146) on 15 Mar 2011

Instead of opting for a movie called Treasure Island, Disney made the ridiculous mistake of making this pile of gimmicky garbage called Treasure…

Read Review

Review of The War of the Worlds (1953)

By Adam D (1,043) on 08 Feb 2015

I watched this movie a few times in my life and it still is a great movie to watch the special effects were pretty awesome for 1953…

Read Review

Review of O'Horten (2007)

By Calyre Z (125) on 02 Apr 2011

Continued a bit my Norwegian Weekend. Odd little film again. I think one can with conviction note that Norwegian films are...odd…

Read Review

Review of Dark Journey (1962)

By Ken D (553) on 30 Mar 2008

A very confusing movie with a pretty bad ending. The movie should have been a lot better…

Read Review

Review of The Midnight Sky (2020)

By Randomfrog (2) on 25 Dec 2020

Calling this Sci-Fi would be a horrible insult. Its cringeworthy. The plot fails on nearly 100% of the scifi points…

Read Review

Review of My Best Friend's Wedding (1997)

By Penpee (2) on 26 Dec 2022

In the beginning of her career Julia wasn’t known to have any range, but this movie is her absolute worst…

Read Review

More Reviews

Popular Movies Right Now

Dune

2021

77%276 Reviews

Split

2017

71%1,218 Reviews

The Prodigy

2019

53%39 Reviews

Barbie

2023

68%382 Reviews

Oppenheimer

2023

85%310 Reviews

Deadpool 2

2018

76%1,635 Reviews

A Simple Favor

2018

69%617 Reviews

Gone Girl

2014

81%1,229 Reviews

Hereditary

2018

72%1,650 Reviews

Babylon

2022

68%144 Reviews

Movies You Viewed Recently

2046

2004

76%566 Reviews

Killers

2010

43%709 Reviews

Wonder

2017

78%800 Reviews

Death Sentence

1968

60%587 Reviews

Episode 50

2011

42%24 Reviews

The Wrong Trousers

1993

84%313 Reviews

The Fountainhead

1949

70%167 Reviews

Scarlet Diva

2000

56%53 Reviews

The Greenskeeper

2002

50%12 Reviews

Confessions of a Superhero

2007

70%231 Reviews