Reviews of Fallen Angels 1995
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nope nope nope nope. I can't. Damn you, Wong Kar-Wai.
Alright, I'm going to try and compose myself, as after ever viewing of a WKW film, I seemingly forget the English language. Let's begin as always, from the beginning.
This is the 5th Wong Kar-Wai film I have been exposed to. From that history, it is safe to say that the central theme to his films is emotion. Not only that which is portrayed in his films, but the emotion…
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As with Wong's previous films, Fallen Angels tells us a vibrant expressionist story of lonely souls aching for connection, each character only a moment's stop in another's journey through life.
While the characters and story are brilliant, it's execution is the icing on an already tasty cake. Hong Kong jumps out and hits you square in the face, as neon and street lights engulf each frame. The free-moving, explorative camera work makes the cinematography almost voyeurish - and makes the…
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Incredible and spellbinding film. Fallen Angels' quirky, surreal and cool style strongly appealed to me. I love that Wong Kar-Wai's style differs from one film to another. Kar-Wai indeed is the new master in cinema and just three films have proved that! Takeshi Kaneshiro's performance was the best. Highly Recommended.
4.8/5
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Beautifully shot by Chris Doyle. A masterpiece of HK cinema.
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I think I was more worried about this film not holding up than most things. I haven't seen it (or Happy Together, Days of Being Wild or In The Mood for Love) since getting into Kar Wai's work for the first time.
Ironically it was the film that first drew me to him, with its cover. But it wasn't the first I watched (that was Chungking, obviously). I knew that Chungking held up, having watched it very recently, but I…
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Originally conceived as the third segment of "Chung King Express," it's a beautiful, vertigo-inducing ride through Hong Kong's underbelly. Wong Kar Wai doesn't disappoint.
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EVEN GUDER
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The Good: Scene-stealing performance by Takeshi Kaneshiro as a crazy, mute, escaped convict who lives with his dad and makes money by breaking into other people's shops after hours catering to night owls; Dude's freaking hilarious (I especially love his scenes with that poor guy who keeps running into him). Crazy camera work by master cinematographer Christopher Doyle. Fucking gorgeous. Super cool and eccentric (in a good way). Michelle Reis, holy hot damn...
The Bad: Nothing major.
The Bottom Line: An electric, offbeat, stylish feast for the senses, Fallen Angels makes the perfect double bill along with Wong's equally impressive Chungking Express.
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Another great film that Wong has brought us, with uniquely striking camera shots and strong characters. I will admit that I much, much preferred one story over the other, and I am unsure if I prefer this to Chungking, but either way it is a must-see.
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Excelente todo