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Movie Reviews of Chinese Box
Movie Review: An Exceptional Movie, Can't Wait for the Signature DVD!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I first saw this film in Scottsdale, AZ at the local arthouse movie theatre, and it really left me with a feeling. Couldn't immediately put it into words or identify it, but a feeling nonetheless...an impact...a strange sensation. The more time that passed, the more I thought about the film and the more I liked the experiece while watching it. Although I have never been to HK, I believe that Wayne Wang has captured the breath and soul of Hong Kong and the mysteries that it carries. It has put in me, a hope and a dream that one day I can visit this exotic city and breathe in the aroma, the sounds and sights of its vibrant, pulsing atmosphere. Even with Ms. Li's newly budding English skills, this is still a remarkable piece and dazzles with metaphors and rich character-driven fabric. Ruben Blades is a marvelous choice as Iron's ex-pat friend and strums a beautiful song, Across the Borderline. Mr. Wang, if you are listening, this is fine piece of work and I hope that you continue to make these wonderful films that evoke a canvas of feelings and stimulate the senses.Movie Review: .........LIFE IN HONG KONG 5 Stars
I loved this DVD...thanks to Jeremy Irons, the gorgeous/beautiful Gong Li and Maggie Cheung...people have to be cognizant that living in Asia is alot different than in USA...I can't get enough of both Chinese actresses...their natural beauty, in different light, I may add....Gong Li is a perfect physical package who matriculates her art so very well and Maggie Cheung has big dark eyes to drown in with ectasy and another thing with envious reviewers doting on Gong Li and her limited English...I don't care about that at all...she 'talks with her eyes and facial expressions'....far better than any English prose...I love this Chinese thespian just the way she is...both these Chinese actresses 'speak volumes' in their depiction of what Asian women demand [respect]....I was saddened to see this intenational film come to and end...great shots of Hong Kong and all the enviromental trials and tribulations of a different culture, I dare say......SSGT CHRIS SARNO-USMC FMFMovie Review: Inside a Dream
Summary: 4 Stars
Wayne Wang's "The Chinese Box" was in the budget bin @ our local video store; so I took a chance. The slow-paced film produces some excellent delights. Jeremy Irons who won his Oscar for "Reversal of Fortune" in 1980 plays John, a British citizen living in Hong Kong right before the turnover of control to the Chinese. As John, Irons is expressive in an unrequited love for Vivian. He deals with his serious medical condition and says goodbye to that which he loves most dearly. Gong Li is elegant as Vivian. She expresses so much with a look from her eyes. Li has won four major acting awards which are the Volpi Cup for Best Actress from the Venice International Film Festival for "The Story of Qiu Ju" in 1992, a supporting award from the New York Film Critics Circle for "Farewell My Concubine" in 1993, Best Actress from the Montreal World Film Festival for "Piaoliang Mama," & a support award in 2005 from the National Board of Review for "Memoirs of a Geisha." Vivian's boyfriend Chang owns a bar & refuses to marry her. Michael Hui is not the most of attractive of men; so one wonders why Vivian stays in the relationship. Maggie Cheung won a Best Actress award in 1988 from the Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival for "Full Moon in New York," she won the Silver Bear for Best Actress in 1992 for "Center Stage" from the Berlin International Film Festival, was nominated for Best Actress for Hero in 2002 by Hong Kong Film Awards & won the Best Actress award for "Clean" from the Cannes Film Festival in 2004. Neither Gong Li nor Maggie Cheung have ever been nominated for an Oscar, which is surprising. As Jean, she roams Hong Kong with a walkman, a chip on her shoulder & a prominent facial scar. As we learn her story, we question her mental stability, but also see how people can live inside their dreams. It is a powerful performance. As Jim, Ruben Blades plays guitar and comes to stay with John periodically depending on the ups & downs of his love life. "The Chinese Box" is a slow lyrical film, but I found it moving with great visuals from Hong Kong. Enjoy!Movie Review: A Fan of Both Irons and Ruben Blades, But "CB" Was the PITS!
Summary: 1 Stars
I watched about the first excruciating half hour and then gave up. I am glad I did not get to the scenes of animal cruelty that some reviewers here made reference to -- then it would not have been just a bad movie, but a very, very upsetting one.
What a waste of two fine actors, and a waste of an interesting idea. Screenwriters and directors just don't seem, many a time, up to snuff nowadays.
Want a good Chinese-themed movie? Try "The Last Emperor." Based on a true story, and very well done.
P.S. The movie really deserves NO STARS, but as we all know, that is not an option here.