Review of Last Life in the Universe (2003) by Bi S — 09 Jun 2007

Beautiful story about connection. From Japanese to Vietnamese to English.

This review of Last Life in the Universe (2003) was written by Bi S on 09 Jun 2007.

Last Life in the Universe has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Lisa F (132) on 23 May 2009

Didn't seem to be a film about redemption to me, more like being cut off without desire, hiding, hoping for a spot of luck, opposites attraction…

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By Rickey F (15) on 05 Dec 2012

Nice dreamlike atmosphere & beautiful images by Doyle but the film suffers from overusing the indie spirit cliches, It could have been a lot…

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By Rogerio . (11) on 29 Dec 2009

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By Abhishek K (37) on 16 Jun 2009

Subtleness is the key here, lulls u into a false sense of peace and quiet only to jarr when least expected, nicely paced and well crafted, must see…

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By Luis M (377) on 03 Jan 2010

Magical story of alienation and cross-cultural bonding set in Bangkok and told through an intoxicating blend of Thai, Japanese, and English…

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By Bryanne W (5) on 18 Sep 2009

The story may be all Wong-Kar Wai, but I didnÂ´t find this engaging enough…

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By Roland S (348) on 03 Oct 2009

Culture shock, social warfare, personal demise - a look at Asia from a dark lens. Worth a look, unexpectedly good…

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By Eric N (566) on 10 Feb 2013

The twist knocked me off my feet. Must see. Feels like an art house but then the movie shifts into something else altogether…

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