Days of Being Wild

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S. C An impressively artistic drama flick with contrasting and interesting characters. The cinematography is stunning and the performances spot on. The music is fantastic, melting in with the story and visuals as if it was the original score. Edited and shot with greatest care throughout. The film's aesthetics are pushed to the max with its locations and shadowed sets as well as the costumes, the filters and the beautifully patient cinematography capturing frames that are often mesmerizing. Compelling and overlapping storylines add additional authenticity to the movie and bring it even more to life. Ending with a mysterious yet essentially very soothing scene that brings the movie to peace. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/17/23 Full Review Rich S Do Hong Kong girls like bad boys? Maybe if that bad boy is Leslie Cheung, they do. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/20/23 Full Review Kevin L The look of the film says so much- darkened; dreary; little light let in, but so much slow burn simmering here. Nice work by Andy and Carina Lau in the Tide and Leung roles. So different than the other two main characters. But it's Maggie and Leslie Cheung in the lead roles of Su and Luddy who truly carry the best of the movie. Sweetness, caution, desire, worry, and betrayal are all conveyed so well by the performances, but it all starts with fine writing. The writing is from the skillful hands of director Wong Kar-Wai and Jeffrey Lau. The pining, disconnection, and emotional isolation are practically palpable. Such very human figures move through these almost vignette segments. Great early work by Wong Kar-Wai, with elements we would see later in the gorgeous "In the Mood For Love". And credit of course to cinematographer Christopher Doyle for giving us so much of the tone and visual expression of these cinematic figures, be they sad, lovelorn, ineffectual, distant but cool about it. 3.7 stars Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/28/23 Full Review Luca D Not sure where the filming locations actually are in his films but they are so dream-like. Once again he creates small stories about people's lives each branching from another's, creating a small group of individuals who are very relatable and understandable. The way everyone interacts is so emotional. It's hard to convey the feeling of letting someone go forever, but the actors and actresses do it so well. A truly heartbreaking film. Similar to In the Mood For Love, but on a much higher level. Would definitely watch again. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/20/23 Full Review eduardo l a visual dream with a dark romance story Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Another one of Wong Kar-Wai's visually stunning films. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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