Friday, March 16, 2012

Two Line Reviews - #367

Movie: 2046 (Cantonese, 2004)

Plot: A writer makes an effort to find his lost love and eventually creates a a sci-fi story that takes people to 2046 - A year,a place where people's memories donot fade. When he comes back to his own self and present, further experiences of love make him shutlle to 2046 and back. Memories of his love is what fills the book finally.

Highlights:
  • Wong kar wai's has written and directed the film with a lot of heart and it shows with his treatment of scenes - special!
  • The fictitious thread is an intelligent work and how the truth ties up with the writing of the protagonist shows the smartness of the maker all the way.
  • The role of the writer, played by Tony Leung Chiu Wai creates a significant impact and his stints with Wang & Su please.
  • The Opera-type music combines perfectly with the trade mark slow-motion sequences & create a visual treat!
  • Switching back and forth, the similar Chinese names and faces actually confuse in a film that's already a bit complex!
Another Creative piece from Wong!