The Rooftop

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02/02/2020 A film so painful to sit through, it proves Jay Chou to be a one-hit wonder in this realm. There were some fun set pieces, but overall it's the perfect example of an ill-advised attempt by amateurs to break the rules of cinema. See more 04/29/2015 A romcom that reminds me of masala and Happiness of the Katakuris. There's drama, romance, musical numbers, and some fighting. It's a simple, kitch, family movie with great direction. I was just expecting more fighting, but Chou and Tsang are endearing. "The candy-colored musical from Taiwanese heartthrob Jay Chou is two-thirds delightful." - Mark Jenkins, Washington Post See more 03/03/2014 A subpar story with subpar acting and subpar cinematography and directing but is filled with memorable setting. Going into the movie I thought it was going to be a musical, something I anticipated, but it is not entirely so, only very minor parts of it was a musical, something that I would have liked to see more, as it is something that the Chinese film market is seriously lacking. Although the story is poor, the art style and overall mood of the film is extremely creative and likeable. Jay Chou should no doubt be credited for his eye for visuals, but sometimes he has to move away from using his good friends, as they are seriously ruining the overall quality of the film. Not a bad job himself, acting a typical Jay Chou style character. See more 01/01/2014 With a 70's aesthetic, spectacular visuals, and a West Side Story theme, Jay Chou "goes for it"...as both actor and director. Nothing subtle, here, from over-the-top Art Direction, martial arts dance numbers, to love found, lost, then tragically lost. Appreciate the craftsmanship, dedication, creative expression, and bits of Taiwanese street culture (while looking past the gangster elements...or just fast-forward those parts). See more 12/28/2013 Second time directing and Jay Chou probably needs more practice to get it right. See more 12/24/2013 First ever chinese musical I have ever seen and it rocks! See more Read all reviews

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