Review of In the Mood for Love (2000) by Malin L — 30 Jan 2009

This is the most romantic film director in movie making right now. "In the Mood for Love" is beautiful and very melancholic. Director Wong Kar Wai is Magnificent, I was visually mesmerized by the cinematography and the soundtrack. The score brought out emotion from the actors and gave this film so much color. They say in love timing is everything and it's true for Mr. Chow as he moves into an apartment with his wife at the same time the beautiful Mrs. Chan moves in next door with her husband. Both realize their mates are being unfaithful and find comfort in themselves. With similarities for Kung-Fu stories and noodles a relationship blossoms. This is a slow and romantic movie that might trigger a memory or two from the past and to me if you've accomplished that, well then your doing your job as a Film Director. Its the pure simplicity of Wong Kar Wai that pulls us in.

Favorite Line: "Feelings can creep up just like that. I thought I was in control. ".