http://dreamingant.com/wp/2008/08/17/stirring-the-ashes/ communique from ants Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:24:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 http://dreamingant.com/wp/2008/08/17/stirring-the-ashes/#comment-57 Rob Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:23:47 +0000 http://dreamingant.com/wp/?p=29#comment-57 So I watched it this past Sunday, and it was beautiful, impressionistic, amazing. I was mesmerized, but I will warn you, everyone else in the room walked out because of incompatible expectations, slow pacing, and at times difficult to follow storyline. I feel a little background reading (IMDB, Wikipedia, reviews by established critics) as well as a familiarity with Hong Kong cinema of the era aren't necessary, but help create a fuller appreciation of the movie. Most important is an understanding of the genre before you begin watching; it is a complex, visually and thematically rich art film. It requires a little bit of effort and a lot of letting go, letting the film and characters' words wash over you. If you can do this, I promise you a unique, rewarding experience. A definite 9/10. So I watched it this past Sunday, and it was beautiful, impressionistic, amazing. I was mesmerized, but I will warn you, everyone else in the room walked out because of incompatible expectations, slow pacing, and at times difficult to follow storyline. I feel a little background reading (IMDB, Wikipedia, reviews by established critics) as well as a familiarity with Hong Kong cinema of the era aren’t necessary, but help create a fuller appreciation of the movie. Most important is an understanding of the genre before you begin watching; it is a complex, visually and thematically rich art film. It requires a little bit of effort and a lot of letting go, letting the film and characters’ words wash over you. If you can do this, I promise you a unique, rewarding experience. A definite 9/10.

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