Gong Li in 2046
2046
Ever since I saw Chungking Express on video I have been attracted to the films of the Hong Kong director Wong Kar Wai. His latest, 2046, has the same aesthetic look as 'In the mood for love' and covers similar ground - impossible loves, indelible memories and one or two very pertinent philosophical questions. Accompanying this is the usual sumptuous photography and a beautiful soundtrack mixing opera, orientalised Latin classics, Nat King Cole and original music.
I liked it but wonder if all the packaging is really a front for a rather limited story. The bonus is seeing the sublime Gong Li, one of my all-time favourite actresses and Zhang Ziyi who both appear.
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