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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Wong Kar-Wai brings together his usual suspects to create a film about love that rather than allowing the viewer to be a passive observer takes them straight into the minds of the character. He arranges the angles and pace of shots cleverly in sync with the plot's pauses of reverie allowing a voyeuristic sense of watching people who don't know they're being watched.
The film is split in two parts with the small tale of cop223 (Takeshi Kaneshiro), recently broken up and pining for his lost love, finding his path cross with spurned gangstress (Brigitte Lin) whose very disparate lives come together for a night by a shared urge to be with another, to know again that feeling of companionship. The initial scenes act as a prologue highlighting the isolation and loneliness that is innate in human nature regardless of what walk of life they come from. Kaneshiro's decision to date again is like the spark of hope that leads to the more engaging story spread out through the rest of the film.
At a street side deli, first introduced by cop223, cop663 (Tony Leung) comes every night as if to continue the habit of buying his girlfriend breakfast despite the fact that they're no longer together, there he meets waitress Faye (Faye Wong) who dreams of moving to California. Infatuated by cop663 and his depth of pining for the air hostess he loved she takes it upon herself to help him out of his lethargy and build him back to the man he was. Chungking Express has the kookiness of Amelie but a realism with far more resonance creating a romance that's sentimental yet lacking that sweetness that grows tiresome in so many tales of love. What makes Wong Kar-Wai stand out from other directors is his ability to allow each character to grow before your eyes no matter how short their screen time. Tony Leung and Faye Wong have a chemistry that is believable and a delight to watch, one they resumed with equal success in `2046', another of Kar-Wai's delves into the changing faces of love.
The film is split in two parts with the small tale of cop223 (Takeshi Kaneshiro), recently broken up and pining for his lost love, finding his path cross with spurned gangstress (Brigitte Lin) whose very disparate lives come together for a night by a shared urge to be with another, to know again that feeling of companionship. The initial scenes act as a prologue highlighting the isolation and loneliness that is innate in human nature regardless of what walk of life they come from. Kaneshiro's decision to date again is like the spark of hope that leads to the more engaging story spread out through the rest of the film.
At a street side deli, first introduced by cop223, cop663 (Tony Leung) comes every night as if to continue the habit of buying his girlfriend breakfast despite the fact that they're no longer together, there he meets waitress Faye (Faye Wong) who dreams of moving to California. Infatuated by cop663 and his depth of pining for the air hostess he loved she takes it upon herself to help him out of his lethargy and build him back to the man he was. Chungking Express has the kookiness of Amelie but a realism with far more resonance creating a romance that's sentimental yet lacking that sweetness that grows tiresome in so many tales of love. What makes Wong Kar-Wai stand out from other directors is his ability to allow each character to grow before your eyes no matter how short their screen time. Tony Leung and Faye Wong have a chemistry that is believable and a delight to watch, one they resumed with equal success in `2046', another of Kar-Wai's delves into the changing faces of love.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Chungking Express is one fresh salad. It's evocative of so many things. Summer, Hong Kong, Pineapple, lychees, tuna, swordfish, running, broken hearts, open hearts, "California Dreamin", "Cranberries" and Dennis Brown. If you ever seen a movie with a man talking to soap, kitchen cloths and teddy bears, then you must have been watching this movie, because there's no other like it. It's a Wong Kar Wai classic. The greatest double bill for Wong Kar Wai would be "Chungking Express" and "Fallen Angels". This film is so fresh, you can almost feel your capillaries expand as you breathe in the breezy air of this charming, confident film. This is a true antidote to anyone finding themselves bored by formula. This is one for "keeps!"
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
This blu-ray is my first and only experience of this quirky and touching film, and it definitely succeeded in winning me over. Colours are gorgeous and vibrant, contrast and definition are good, and I didn't notice any pesky digital noise reduction or edge enhancement.
However I understand the Region A Criterion Collection blu-ray presents the film in its correct aspect ratio of 1.66:1, whereas this edition is slightly cropped to fit 1.78:1 widescreen televisions. You don't lose much information from the frame, but it isn't quite what would have been seen in cinemas, which is a shame. If you have multi-region blu-ray capabilities, I would probably recommend the Criterion edition. However for most of us region-locked folks, this edition is more than adequate.
However I understand the Region A Criterion Collection blu-ray presents the film in its correct aspect ratio of 1.66:1, whereas this edition is slightly cropped to fit 1.78:1 widescreen televisions. You don't lose much information from the frame, but it isn't quite what would have been seen in cinemas, which is a shame. If you have multi-region blu-ray capabilities, I would probably recommend the Criterion edition. However for most of us region-locked folks, this edition is more than adequate.
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I believed the hype
You know that saying. Well I heard a lot of good things about this film, people calling it a masterpiece, so I believed the hype and bought this thinking I was onto a pretty good... Read more
Published 1 month ago by jaggysnake
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There is no point, really, unless you like to think about 'things'. Why does every movie have to be spoon-fed to its viewers telling them exactly what to think and feel? Read more
Published 2 months ago by Sj1
Hong Kong, Sleazy Side.
It's my own fault for not having read the media reviews in advance - one of which describes 'Chungking Express' as "an exhilarating pop masterpiece". Read more
Published 8 months ago by Kenneth J. Milton
adversecamber
A real thought provoking masterpiece set in the superb city of Hong Kong. The film includes an enchanting performance from Faye Wong and runs alongside a terrific soundtrack.
Published 15 months ago by adversecamber
Worst Movie Ever
I've seen literally thousands of movies in my 68 years, and Chungking really stands out....IT WAS TERRIBLE!!! Read more
Published 16 months ago by Bob L. Gunn
Great movie, terrible DVD
Chungking Express is one of my favorite movies, and I thought I would finally upgrade to a DVD copy (I have the old American videotape release). Read more
Published on 16 Feb 2010 by rai
you might think you have entered a parallel universe.
this is a film that you have to watch to the end. I wasn't sure if it was meant to be a comedy but it made me laugh. A very slow burn, in fact it sent my other half to sleep. Read more
Published on 23 Jan 2010 by A. F. Davies
A beautiful little piece of cinema
Wong Kar Wai has long been one of my favourite directors and Chungking Express, while not his most technically accomplished movie, is still my favourite because of its simplicity... Read more
Published on 20 Jan 2010 by Nobody Famous
First Half is where this film shines
The two 'stories' of this film are so separate from each other that they don't relate in any way other than thematically - in that they are both about loneliness and trying to find... Read more
Published on 3 Nov 2009 by Mr. C. Wilson
Hong Kong romance
A really lovely romantic film with great music, brilliantly shot by Christopher Doyle in unusual settings. Read more
Published on 15 Oct 2009 by Katy
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