Overrated crap from a director whose showing hong Kong or china that doesn't exist. Cheap imitation of western culture (Although there's nothing wrong with the culture at all) just to look cool is pathetic.
i think that’s part of showcasing western culture through any international film though. like, everyone likes to “imitate” western culture. globalization has circulated many western cultural aspects throughout the globe. you can see people speaking different languages throughout the movie, but the common lingua franca is english. this is present in many non-american films. i’m sorry if i misunderstood your comment. anyway, we are all entitled to our own opinions; one can think this movie is overrated if they feel it.
Nick Edits Not China but HK, a while ago. Also WKW was not talking about China, but about his very romantic vision of people in Chungking Mansions. Your comment is like saying Truffaut's Day for Night is about american culture. It's ok to have little culture : just don't spread it too thin :)
a 10 year old little boy skipped his afternoon class and watched this movie; then he fell in love with Dinah Washington and songs of 60's; then he kept wondering what California looked like; then he decided to go to California; and now he lives in San Francisco Bay.............this boy is me...........
It’s actually a foreboding metaphor that his girlfriend is really just used to him but not in love with him, because later on his girlfriend leaves him.
This transition from the first story to the second is excellent.............the way the editor gave the second protagonist an entry....makes audiences feel that they were waiting for this character to arrive the whole time......i remember while watching the film.i was like....now the movie has begun..and it was worth it..especially with tht kind of music...wow....
CE is very sensually Hong Kong and very iconic Wong Kar-wai. The way Tony Leung was 'introduced' into the film as CD started to play was a delightful transition and brilliant cinema.
"Sensually Hong Kong." That's it exactly. I have been away from Hong Kong for several years now, but whenever I watch this film or hear this music, I experience a rush of memories and feel like I am there again for a moment.
This movie is easily in my top 5 best movies ever, but definately my number one when it comes to nostalgia. Seen it atleast 20 times. Fell madly in love with brigitte when i first watched it when i was like 10 years old.
Dude, like... I just dont have words, for how beautiful this is. Like, every movement, every look, the way she looks for a second after coming back to the balcony.
A sublime movie ... grew up on HK cinema and cantopop, but nothing compares to how life changing discovering your first WKW films is. Thank you WKW for your surreal, dreamy works.
Just watched this movie a few days ago, and still I haven’t been able to get this scene out of my head. Felt like I’d found a long-lost part of myself watching this movie.
Every six months or so, I revisit this movie (and usually follow up with Fallen Angels). I've heard that the actual restaurant the "Midnight Express" that this scene was shot in is now a 7-11.... is nothing sacred!
In korea, there are many lovers of this movie. It's very sensitive and like reading a novel and like a smell of dawn. I think this movie is well made thing about non-histrical but visiontic of that generation or period.
I love the freeze-frame with voiceover narration at the start of the clip. Kinda like the freeze-frames in Scorsese’s Goodfellas but still works very well in a completely different movie Also, the shot at 1:13 gives me chills
Faye really did a brilliant job in Chungking Express, but she is usually renowned as a singer-songwriter rather than an actress. Her song 'Eyes on Me' was much well-known.
also..to add...........i think this film is special becuase it has the timeless appeal.........i had no idea tht this film was from 1994 when I watched it (in 2009).............i felt so bad the moment i found out tht this film is old....its like i felt i missed out on a generation of movies and celebrities.......every1 in this film..is really old now...thts kinda sad.....i gotto noe them too late...........the girl who played faye was awesome
You watch Takeshi Kaneshiro, one of the most beautiful men in the world & think, she falls in love with another man??? Then Tony Leung walks up to the camera, looking very generic so far, then he takes off his hat and you're like: ...OH.
@@josephine1465 Maybe it is. I did say it was my favourite, after all ! Happy Together I think I've only seen once and at the time I thought it was pretty good too. Then there's In The Mood for Love, not only because of Maggie Cheung (and Tony Leung) and the hypnotic tune... So, you see, I'm not in disagreement with you, I'm just hedging my bets!
I always love this scene where the first cop bumps into the girl but it’s not him that falls in love with her, He introduces another cop that he will fall in love with her.
It's my dream to have Wong Kar Wai, Takashi Kaneshiro, Tony Leung, Jacky Cheung, Christopher Doyle and if only, Leslie Cheung to make a film together again...
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this film was the most beautiful thing I've ever seen in my life.
Me too, I feel like that too.
Overrated crap from a director whose showing hong Kong or china that doesn't exist. Cheap imitation of western culture (Although there's nothing wrong with the culture at all) just to look cool is pathetic.
i think that’s part of showcasing western culture through any international film though. like, everyone likes to “imitate” western culture. globalization has circulated many western cultural aspects throughout the globe. you can see people speaking different languages throughout the movie, but the common lingua franca is english. this is present in many non-american films. i’m sorry if i misunderstood your comment. anyway, we are all entitled to our own opinions; one can think this movie is overrated if they feel it.
Nick Edits Not China but HK, a while ago. Also WKW was not talking about China, but about his very romantic vision of people in Chungking Mansions. Your comment is like saying Truffaut's Day for Night is about american culture. It's ok to have little culture : just don't spread it too thin :)
@@qtube8403 i think youre just racist
Rarely does a movie take ownership of a song as thoroughly as this.
Love this movie...reminds me of this quote from Haruki Murakami - "Chance encounters are what keeps us going."
what a quote!
Love me some Murakami.
Funny enough, Kar-wai cited Murakami as a major inspiration for when he was writing the script!
Which book is that from?
It is from a short story chance traveller from blind Willow sleeping woman
a 10 year old little boy skipped his afternoon class and watched this movie; then he fell in love with Dinah Washington and songs of 60's; then he kept wondering what California looked like; then he decided to go to California; and now he lives in San Francisco Bay.............this boy is me...........
wow beautiful story i want to go to california too☉❤
hope it's not too expensive
Florist Land feel like I just watched a movie
:👙
What a romantic story....
“So she really likes chef salad?” “Maybe she’s just used to it” Manages to summarize human relationship in two sentences.
damn, that’s so real
It’s actually a foreboding metaphor that his girlfriend is really just used to him but not in love with him, because later on his girlfriend leaves him.
This transition from the first story to the second is excellent.............the way the editor gave the second protagonist an entry....makes audiences feel that they were waiting for this character to arrive the whole time......i remember while watching the film.i was like....now the movie has begun..and it was worth it..especially with tht kind of music...wow....
After watching this movie this song will never leave your head.
This song and Faye’s character are I’ve been able to think about all week
@@andyzhang7890 the blonde woman for me.
@@andyzhang7890 my sister loved this movie so much that she uses Faye's character as a model for art studies.
@@KetsubanSolo honestly so real, I have a character in my comic that takes major inspo from her
0:09 GIVE ME CHILLS EVERY TIME
Yes. There's somethint beautiful about abandoning one story completely in the middle of the movie and wondering what will happen in the next one.
CE is very sensually Hong Kong and very iconic Wong Kar-wai. The way Tony Leung was 'introduced' into the film as CD started to play was a delightful transition and brilliant cinema.
Definitely! ^_^
Ji
"Sensually Hong Kong." That's it exactly. I have been away from Hong Kong for several years now, but whenever I watch this film or hear this music, I experience a rush of memories and feel like I am there again for a moment.
8 years later do you still like using abbreviations?
1:12 never thought a random guy saying "chef salad" would be so badass and greaty filmed
Well, that's Tony Leung.
eeEEEEEEeeeyy....
the shot from 0:09 - 0:29 is cinematic perfection. perfection.
leading man moment
1:17 this exclamation is awesome. I fall in love with her character every time i watch this film at this moment.
This song just seeps into your mind and doesn't leave after finishing the film
I watched this movie 2 days ago and still this song is in my mind all day :d (Well, I am not displeased.)
The clip starts with the shifting of two tectonic plates. One of the great transitions in movie history.
This girl makes me love this fucking song
Best street/romantic scene ever
I love hong kong. beautiful city.beautiful peoples.
now, I'm crying.
from japan
People who love the REAL, OLD Hong Kong are all crying
because HK under the rule of the CCP is the end of freshness and inventivity. Now they obey the Han rule or they go to jail.
I keep falling in love with Tony whenever I see this movie.
5 days later and i’m still thinking about this movie since I’ve seen it.
This film is a gift to cinema.
This movie is easily in my top 5 best movies ever, but definately my number one when it comes to nostalgia. Seen it atleast 20 times.
Fell madly in love with brigitte when i first watched it when i was like 10 years old.
Happy Together also good to watch
Same, just watched this the other day and its probably in my top 5 movies now, feels like I discovered a long-lost part of myself
Dude, like... I just dont have words, for how beautiful this is. Like, every movement, every look, the way she looks for a second after coming back to the balcony.
This film changed my whole life, my future.
I love you Faye.
i knew nothing about this movie...my friend asked me to watch it....98 minutes later....i fell in love with it.
LITERALLY ME
You guys have friends with good taste, then there are my friends who rarely watch a marvel movie
A sublime movie ... grew up on HK cinema and cantopop, but nothing compares to how life changing discovering your first WKW films is. Thank you WKW for your surreal, dreamy works.
I don't really know why but I love this scene !
Just watched this movie a few days ago, and still I haven’t been able to get this scene out of my head. Felt like I’d found a long-lost part of myself watching this movie.
- "You like loud music"
- "The louder the better. Idon't have to think"
And then, this: 1:12
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF CINEMA!
Every six months or so, I revisit this movie (and usually follow up with Fallen Angels). I've heard that the actual restaurant the "Midnight Express" that this scene was shot in is now a 7-11.... is nothing sacred!
+I Review Crap! :'(
+I Review Crap! i love this movie and fallen angles
It is indeed a 7-11. I visited the location earlier this year.
somehow everything comes with an expiry date.......
A damn shame
I love this movie so much. I will never forget how the beauty hit me the first time I watched it
Gloria For me as well. Gosh that magical scene when Faye was rearranging his apartment is just too good.
One of my favorite movies ever. Thank you WKW for your beautiful works. Today is Faye Wong's birthday 💕
one of my fave scenes!!!! i love the voiceover and tony leung walking into the shop, with that music in the background.
1:11 -- Totally iconic. Etched in my brain forever.
I love coming back to this video every few years
I love watching this movie late night, it still hasn't gotten old.
FAYE WONG 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
this is my comfort movie
so gay for faye
ハージョーMiharu yes!!🧡
omg yes
The great Tony Leung deserves that grand entrance in the film.
Wong Kar Wai is one of the best modern filmmakers, and this is certainly one of his best films. Great scene, too.
In korea, there are many lovers of this movie. It's very sensitive and like reading a novel and like a smell of dawn. I think this movie is well made thing about non-histrical but visiontic of that generation or period.
Between this and the use of Bobby Womack's cover in Fish Tank, I think California Dreamin' is shaping up to be one of my all time favorite songs.
i remember when i watched this movie back in 2008. damn good memories this movie is magical
I love the freeze-frame with voiceover narration at the start of the clip. Kinda like the freeze-frames in Scorsese’s Goodfellas but still works very well in a completely different movie
Also, the shot at 1:13 gives me chills
왕가위 감독 영화 다 좋음!! >.< I love the old of Toni leung chiu wai, though he is still so much handsome ^^
Tony Leung might be the best actor in the movie histry so far.
Amazing cinematography! It had me in a spell!
トニーレオンもフェイオンも可愛かった。いい時代だったな。
Faye really did a brilliant job in Chungking Express, but she is usually renowned as a singer-songwriter rather than an actress. Her song 'Eyes on Me' was much well-known.
This movie is a monumental achievement in filmmaking.
they were so beautiful together
This is my favorite part in the movie!!!
also..to add...........i think this film is special becuase it has the timeless appeal.........i had no idea tht this film was from 1994 when I watched it (in 2009).............i felt so bad the moment i found out tht this film is old....its like i felt i missed out on a generation of movies and celebrities.......every1 in this film..is really old now...thts kinda sad.....i gotto noe them too late...........the girl who played faye was awesome
Brilliant, brilliant scene. Infectious song, too!
I think this may be one of my favorite scenes ever and I haven't even watched the movie yet.
A masterpiece.
Hong Kong at its best. sadly all in the past now.
What happened to Hong Kong?
+Takumi Fujiwara fucked by china
Where do I even begin T.T ?
there are still good movies. people needto stop living in this past.
I am talking about Hong Kong at its best, generally, not movies.
Impossible not to have a crush on Tony Leung when he takes his cap off
I have goosebumps right now
黃家衛&梁朝偉呢對黃金組合創造出一部神一般的電影，California Dreaming的旋律多年還縈繞心中不退
Someday, I will do that dance with the ketchup bottle and funnel.
Someday I'll go to Hong Kong.
Good luck with that
Me too
one of my favorite scenes of all time
35 years ago Faye created an image of 2020s girls
我是个韩国人。
这时候的香港是我的梦想 是我的20年代，好想念那时的， 比韩国更有自有的国家而有好浪漫的，但是现在的情况是完全相反了，目前的香港是完了就崩溃了， 你看那时候的警察这么又酷又帅啊，通过视频看一看现在的警察这么残忍啊，我绝对支持香港独立和自有。 I love HongKong.
Love d way Faye's move along with d music.
perfect,contemporean best love filmaker MASTER WONG KAR-WAI
With this film, totally yes.
no homo, but gotta say tony is the coolest policeman i've ever seen :D
Cinematic beauty....90s were the best. Why do I have to live in 2024 crap lol.
like if you watched the movie more than once in the first two days itself
In the top 3 Hong Kong movies
Absolutely. Could not say it better
definitely my favorite movie
You watch Takeshi Kaneshiro, one of the most beautiful men in the world & think, she falls in love with another man??? Then Tony Leung walks up to the camera, looking very generic so far, then he takes off his hat and you're like: ...OH.
This is a masterpiece by any standard.
I LOVE TONY LEUNG
I love this movie so much.
Maybe not Wong Kar Wai's best film, but certainly my favourite. Faye Wong is sooooo beautiful!
It's best film of Wong Kar Wai, what are you talking about?
@@josephine1465 Maybe it is. I did say it was my favourite, after all ! Happy Together I think I've only seen once and at the time I thought it was pretty good too. Then there's In The Mood for Love, not only because of Maggie Cheung (and Tony Leung) and the hypnotic tune... So, you see, I'm not in disagreement with you, I'm just hedging my bets!
I watch this movie 6 times
Well spent 612 minutes.
@@treeoflife7151 only six times?
What's funny is the title of this video could be referring to like 7 different scenes in the film
フェイウオンが凄く可愛い。懐かしいです。
I always love this scene where the first cop bumps into the girl but it’s not him that falls in love with her, He introduces another cop that he will fall in love with her.
This movie is my Sistine Chapel.
This comment is my David.
This movie is so fucking cool!!!
It's my dream to have Wong Kar Wai, Takashi Kaneshiro, Tony Leung, Jacky Cheung, Christopher Doyle and if only, Leslie Cheung to make a film together again...
Absolutely love this scene.
What a great line "Chef salad" hahahahhaa
my favorite scene from this!
this is dope i love faye
this movie is great! we did it at collage :)
1:12 is incredible.
Love happened, Marry me faye wong
+Maneesh G if not him, marry me :P
+Indira Mohanty No No and No you can take the Blonde in 1st story and I'll buy you a chef salad as well
@@maneesh541 LMAO your answer hahaha
I will take Tony Leung and fries with that, thank you
Yes the louder the better then I don’t have to think
oh man. i just got it.
Here is the legend of Chinese music history
cinematic magic
I LOVE this movie !
良き時代
Love the scene! Genius!
subtitulada en un dvd que me compre y doblada al español esta colgada en youtube,suerte!!
love this movie