Review of Beyond Our Ken (2004) by Mattias E — 05 Dec 2010
Director Pang Ho-Cheung steps up his game with drama Beyond Our Ken, in which he picks up the gender discussion from Men Suddenly In Black for further investigation. That Beyond Our Ken is meant to be taken more seriously is evident in Pang's change of style, his adoption of a more naturalistic cinematography with largely handheld camera, the classical music for the films score and the utter absence of situation comedy.
The result is a more darker picture of human relationships than one would expect from Pang, whose cynicism and pessimistic traits previously always have been neutralized by the director's poignant sense of humour.
But after two comedies, this serious approach is a most welcome change, showcasing Pang's creativity and ability as a director.
This review of Beyond Our Ken (2004) was written by Mattias E on 05 Dec 2010.
Beyond Our Ken has generally received mixed reviews.
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