Review of In the Mood for Love (2000) by Ray S — 31 Aug 2011

Javi had told me about this film that it's similar to Sofia Coppola's "Lost in Translation" in terms of style. It's also related, I feel, in story in the most vague of senses. The premise of the film is very subtle and the way the premise becomes approached is so secretive and unhallowed just like the two leading roles.

They're both married (not to each each other). Their spouses are always away and they wonder what they do. Their wonders becomes serious questions and that in fact, turns into an incredible chemistry of love and respect that the leading roles analyze.

I won't say much on what they both do. It's really a visual experience that even you care for these characters on what they do, how they think, and why they do what they do. The camera style is so secretive as I've mentioned, it goes to place where it doesn't want to be seen just how like the two leading roles hide their courtship.

Maggie Cheung who plays Su, is so beautiful in whatever state she's in. She moves around, she speaks, she thinks. She's most beautiful when she's about to open her mouth. I liked this film a lot but it's kind of hard to keep up since there's little dialogue to keep the story's tone, the visuals makes up for them.

The dramatic action that's seen has a relaxed and slow pace. Overall, I enjoyed it.