The World of Suzie Wong
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Movie Reviews of The World of Suzie Wong
Movie Review: A Magnificent Romance
Summary: 5 Stars
The DVD came in undamaged thanks to Amazon.com. I enjoyed the movie. William Holden and Nancy Kwan were appropriately picked as the main characters. Nancy Kwan was able to play three women in one person: first, the proud aristocrat Chinese woman, second,the earthy prostitute and third,the caring mother of her son. Nancy Kwan as Suzie Wong was charming and funny at times many times throughout the picture-she should have won an Oscar for her role. For those who are offended by the mores and worldview associated with the book and movie, I will say 'each to their own', and please keep in mind that your beliefs that you think are so right and proper now will probably disdained by people of the future, so enjoy the film as it is.
Films like 'The World of Suzie Wong' and 'A Summer Place' are reflective of an era in Hollywood where Hollywood had to creatively produce fims that stimulated the romantic imagination while under considerable cultural restraint. This is an era that frankly has been lost since the 1960s. This movie is definitely a guilty pleasure.
Movie Review: A Classic that must be seen!(Especially for you Overseas Military Vets)
Summary: 5 Stars
I last saw this movie at the Age of 10 and I forgot what a great movie this really is, in spite of the fact that this movie is now 50 years old, It has really held up well. I know the era was a different time and place than now, but this movie has all of the elements to keep both men(Straight males too!) and women captivated and interested in the storyline, in spite of being a "Romantic drama" which are usually relegated to the label of being called a "Chick Flick". As a ex-US Navy Sailor who spent some time in Hong Kong almost 30 years ago, Alot of the Elements of "Susie Wong" were still evident by me, Especially in Kowloon. So for me personally, In-spite of the fact Hong Kong has changed and has been "Cleaned up", This movie is a revisit to those days for me in the US Navy as Well. Nancy Kwan and William Holden both do a fantastically believable job of Acting that today's actors sadly, dont seem to do very well. Their Acting makes the story line quite convincing and enjoyable to watch.Movie Review: Don't miss it
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is a success on many levels. It will show you some beautifully photographed scenes of Hong Kong and it will show you the beautiful actress Nanacy Kwan. But it is much more than that. For its time, it was very daring--showing an interracial romance between a western man pushing 40 and the proverbial hooker with a heart of gold. And it does so by exposing the innermost souls of those two people and exposing the condescending, racial commentary of other westerners living in Hong Kong toward the Chinese. Both William Holden and Nancy Kwan are superb in their roles and Nancy Kwan shows just enough playful banter along with her romantic and serious sides to keep us intrigued in her character. It is a good movie just to watch, or if you are interested in seeing how Hollywood movies used to be crafted back in time. This movie is not to be missed. If you rent it first you will want to buy it later.Movie Review: WONDERFUL FILM
Summary: 5 Stars
A terrific Hollywood film - the way they don't make them anymore. Dialogue driven, character driven (to use the parlance of today - back then it was just good writing), and terrific performances from Mr. Holden and Miss Kwan. Also, special kudos to George Duning's wonderful score.
Note to other "reviewer" - it's always amusing to read about "faded colors" - this transfer, while a bit on the soft side, has perfect colors, and anyone who has seen a Technicolor print of the film in a theater would know that (as I have on numerous occasions). Note number two: Film has grain, and the grain is pronounced when there are optical fades and dissolves - this is normal and has NOTHING to do with this transfer whatsoever. Aside from the occasional softness, a terrific DVD.
Movie Review: Beautiful Love Story
Summary: 5 Stars
A tale of forbidden love. William Holden journeys to Hong Kong to explore his talent as an artist. On the ferry from Kowloon to Hong Kong, he meets the stunningly beautiful Mei-Li(Nancy Kwan), posing as the daughter of a very rich and powerful father. In reality she is an extremely vulnerable prostitute named Suzie Wong. Mr. Holden's character soon falls deeply in love with her. Posing as his model, they establish what becomes one of the most romantic screen romances ever. But falling in love with a Chinese woman or man, in British occupied Hong Kong was greatly frowned upon. Especially a prostitute. A very good portrayal of the exploitative flesh market, that continues throughout Asia to this day. A film for mature audiences that was well ahead of its time.