Reviews

Maybe a cross between Funny Games and Us? I also don't read descriptions until after I watch, but can imagine if someone was intending to watch a mystery or drama or sci-fi they'd perhaps be disappointed. But if they are open, this is actually pretty great. I believe the acting to be a style choice - intentional, to reiterate the facades/(in)sanity of the characters. They are all competent and talented actors. I can imagine the US taking the script in the next few years and setting it in like Jersey or Raleigh or Seattle or something. It left me queasy and with strong opinions and feelings about each character and I appreciate that they made me feel.

I agree that this movie is very poetic and beautiful. It does have a lot of the qualities that I love Wong's films for. However, I think there are too many references and I don't really understand the point. In the Mood for Love was my favorite balance of his style. 2046 bites Mood's music and color and movement not to mention quoting scenes. It also references Days of Being Wild and maybe more if I watch it again. Also direct reference to the artist, Mariko Mori, in the novel scenes, which I also don't understand. Do these references have a simpler purpose than I want? Like pure aesthetics or allusion? I wanted to love this movie, and anticipated it's release in the States for too long, but alas, it is merely raking over Wong's former success adding a couple sexy pop references. I hope there are better ones to come.