Review of Chungking Express (1994) by Kevin W — 25 Jan 2008

Very artistic with the influences from Nouvre Vagoue. The sounds are also fantastic!

This review of Chungking Express (1994) was written by Kevin W on 25 Jan 2008.

Chungking Express has generally received very positive reviews.

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