films seen
2
average score
2.75*
nationality
status
Alive and kicking
Movies
10+10
by Sylvia Chang, Tso-chi Chang, Arvin Chen, Kuo-fu Chen, Yu-Hsun Chen, Wen-tang Cheng, Yu-chieh Cheng, Yen-Ping Chu, Mong-Hong Chung, Leon Dai, Wi Ding Ho, Chi-Jan Hou, Hsiao-hsien Hou, Ya-Chuan Hsiao, Ko-shang Shen, Shaudi Wang, Toon Wang, Te-Sheng Wei, Nien-Jen Wu, Ya-che Yang
2011 / 114m - Taiwan
Drama - Anthology
A film that tries very hard to be part of the Taiwanese New Wave. It is reminiscent of Tsai's early work, but because of that the film feels older than its year of release suggests. If you're looking for a slice of understated Taiwanese crime cinema the film won't disappoint, I hoped for more and didn't really get it. There are some decent shots, but they are few and far between. The performances aren't that great, the plot is very basic and the pacing is a little too slow. It's just not a very original or remarkable film, especially when compared to its contemporaries. Taiwan can do some much better. Read all