Review of In the Mood for Love (2000) by Paul J — 27 Mar 2011
Exquisitely and achingly beautiful. Tony and Maggie are perfect together. The greatest love stories are those that are unconsummated. Kar-wai's sophistication in visual storytelling is unmatched. Every time he slows the image down, we get a pivotal moment in the story.
Some are subtle, others are deeply moving. During the final moments, the homage to Last Year at Marienbad, is so heartbreaking and truly poetic. This is easily one of the finest films of the last twenty years.
Kar-wai finds the metaphor for his love poem to a China that is no more. The beauty and magic of the celluloid is captured forever like the secret encased in mud. Did they sleep together? Perhaps. Is it his child? It just might be.
After five viewings, In the Mood for Love only gets richer and more rewarding.
This review of In the Mood for Love (2000) was written by Paul J on 27 Mar 2011.
In the Mood for Love has generally received very positive reviews.
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