Review of Spider Lilies (2007) by Rebecca D — 20 Sep 2007

A female version of BrokeBack Mountain linked together by one too many symbolisms that inadvertently opaque the theme of the movie.

This review of Spider Lilies (2007) was written by Rebecca D on 20 Sep 2007.

Spider Lilies has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Tish - (36) on 13 Feb 2011

Watch it again... still not very impressed with the movie.. I think this movie was not my cup of tea…

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By Vivian C (33) on 04 May 2008

Didn't want to watch it at the beginning...but now I'll recommend everyone that like romantic stories to watch it…

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By Hany N (1) on 07 Mar 2008

I fell in love with the story. Rainie's character's so bubbly and Isabella did a great job as Takeko…

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By Magii : (30) on 16 Jul 2008

Not the best, but I still thought it was fairly good. worth watching if you're a fan of rainie yang or if you're jus bored :3…

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By Alexis G (177) on 30 Mar 2008

Sweet and simple.. good performance by the two lead actresses.. and I love the theme song, cant get it out of my head…

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By Jeff H (1,831) on 26 Apr 2008

Just previewed this one for our local GLBT flimfest. I really enjoyed the movie even though the pacing was a little slow…

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By Ernst W (58) on 22 Nov 2008

I was stunned by Zero Chouâ??s work at â??Spider Liliesâ??. She deserves the Berlinale award I donâ??t like her â??Splendid Floatâ…

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By Miss T (26) on 31 Mar 2008

This is how to get attention and love of your first love…

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By Kylie M (75) on 19 Jul 2008

I like the complexity of the characters and their inner struggle BUT beyond that, the film wasn't great…

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By Hong L (14) on 15 May 2011

Interesting storyline for a film base on female homosexuality. Both actresses actually did a pretty good job…

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