Review of Chungking Express (1994) by Eric N — 05 Jun 2014
Super cool, super cute (and i've never referred to a film that way), peak of originality, a simple movie that pulls your heart strings like a marionette. without being in any way maudlin, overdone, melodramatic, tear-jerking, or any precious children for easy sentimentality.
This miniscule character piece plays you like a violin.
The opening is intentionally confusing and seemingly unnecessary on first viewing, except as a juxtaposition to the real story. but once tony leung's story begins, this movie dominates.
One of the greatest films of all time, seriously. no really. this movie defines the entire decade as much as, say, Pulp Fiction or tv's Friends & Seinfeld. and it was done in 23 days with no plan, just a genius director and cameraman, some actors and a city.
This review of Chungking Express (1994) was written by Eric N on 05 Jun 2014.
Chungking Express has generally received very positive reviews.
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