Cities of Last Things

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Marcus H The life history of an ordinary man told in reverse. Partly due to being confined to sub-titles and to the odd convention of the story going back in time instead of forwards this is not an easy watch. I was confused watching this and needed to refer to other resources to keep track of the characters. Nevertheless, great casting and convincing performances told in a dramatic way without resorting to special effects of a man's revenge against those that wronged him, make for a very satisfying experience. If you are Chinese, or can deal with sub-titles it's top shelf. For us mere mortals nevertheless, there are a lot of satisfying nuances in character development to be intrigued. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 12/05/23 Full Review Vanja V I started watching this movie without knowing what to expect, and it has been in my top five movies ever since. A few months after watching the movie, I saw the movie's relatively low reviews and realized that the biggest (and it seems the only) problem people have with this movie is its depiction of women in it. It can be said that women impact the protagonist's life but, coming from a woman, this movie is not about that. Most of us live mundane lives, with a few major events in them that will shape us or change our direction. This is a story about three events in a man's ordinary life. No pointing fingers. No throwing blame. It is a captivating, poignant tale elevated by creative storytelling, breathtaking cinematography, and Lee Hong Chi and Ding Ning's performance. Its effect lies in the power a few events have on a person's life and, more importantly, how such events can happen to anyone. Watch this movie with an open heart and open mind and enjoy this beautiful piece of art. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/16/23 Full Review Zach L if you are interested with crimial stories this is worth of watching. Here s the life of a man turned cop and parts his life in inverse from future to when he was teen wit important points that stigmatized his life and family with a very nice point of view from himself. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/27/22 Full Review Audience Member Gross from the start. Didn't make it halfway through. Revolting. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Audience Member The excel of cinematography and concept compared to its convoluted story and structure might create the perception of style over substances. Only when everything is connected it become a spark that, Cities of Last Thing is a complex character journey layered with critics that are remarkably ambitious. Full review: acinemalens.com/movie_review/cities-of-last-things-2018/ Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/16/23 Full Review georgan g Once you know this is in reverse chronological order, relax and enjoy the ride. It's quite a journey. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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