Review of Woman Is the Future of Man (2004) by Low B — 13 Nov 2007

This is AMAZING! 2nd Hong Sang Soo i've seen and I can already relate to a distinct auteuristic style. It is in a form of realist simplicity that does not overpower like Tsai. He situates his narrative on everyday and seeming mundane activities.

This might it seem like its getting nowhere. But what he manages to capture are base human desires that motivate the simple daily affairs in life. I like how he lets scenes flow into a comfortable pace, lingering on even after executing its purpose.

And it seems like right after such a technique achieves a meditative effect strongly rooted in realism, he would make a timely cut.