Review of Taipei Exchanges (2010) by Gerald C — 04 Dec 2010

Light and a bit too artsy. More creative than realistic portrayal of the city life.

This review of Taipei Exchanges (2010) was written by Gerald C on 04 Dec 2010.

Taipei Exchanges has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jenny Y (32) on 27 Aug 2012

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By Pingyu W (6) on 23 Sep 2010

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By Akko T (5) on 20 Sep 2011

Nice movie!! but, Why did that man take her drawing away…

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By Povis L (1) on 27 Dec 2010

A very light and refreshing story, that make you think about what is more important to yourself at this moment…

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By Stephen Y (130) on 09 Sep 2010

I rate this movie 3.75 stars or perhaps 4 (I'm on the fence.) A Taiwanese made film, its a nice touching story that's well written and directed…

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Strange story, kind of dull and boring…

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By Remy R (30) on 20 Sep 2010

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