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Chungking Expresstells two stories loosely connected by a Hong Kong snack bar. In one story, a cop who's been recently dumped by his girlfriend becomes obsessed with the expiration dates on cans of pineapple; he's constantly distracted as he tries to track down a drug dealer in a blond wig (played by Brigitte Lin, best known fromSwordsman IIandThe Bride with White Hair). Meanwhile, another cop who's recently been dumped by his girlfriend (Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, from John Woo'sHard-BoiledandA Bullet in the Head) mopes around his apartment, talking to his sponge and other domestic objects. He catches the eye of a shop girl (Hong Kong pop star Faye Wang) who secretly breaks in and cleans his apartment. If you're beginning to suspect that neither of these stories has a conventional plot, you're correct. WhatChungking Expressdoes have is loads of energy and a gorgeous visual style that never gets in the way of engaging with the charming characters. The movie was shot on the fly by hip director Wong Kar-Wai (Happy Together,Ashes of Time), using only available lighting and found locations. The movie's loose, improvisational feel is closer to Jean-Luc Godard'sBreathlessthan any recent film--and that's high praise. Quirky, funny, and extremely engaging,Chungking Expressmanages to be experimental and completely accessible at the same time.--Bret Fetzer
Neat little film I like it that famous directors will highlight seemingly publicly obscure films so the rest of us can watch them. The nymph who kept dancing to California Dreams captured my attention by flitting around and messing with peoples stuff. I can't recommend it for most people but if you are looking for something different it is not bad.
Superb This is one of the best movies I ever seen. It fulfills all criteria needed in order to make a movie good. First - scenario is well written, second - it's very well played, third - soundtrack is perfectly tied to the action, fourth - this movie forces you to think after you see it.You wet socks, why are you crying? you should pull yourselves up.. It is one of the best movies I have ever watched. Amazingly funny sometimes, sometimes deeply heart breaking, just like life itself is..Tony Leung Chu-Wai acts wonderfully, Faye Wong is so lovely. You will be longing to see all Wong Kar-Wai movies after this, that`s what I did, and I do not regret at all. I am a fan.
