In the Mood for Love-
In short, it’s the single most hypnotic film I’ve ever seen, one that affects me in a way that few have even attempted to and even less have succeeded in. An appropriate metaphor to describe this film is that of a sea, a sea of pure sensuality, tender feeling, and keen insight. As the film going mind dives deeper into this sea, lulled down by the rich emotion and tender character arcs that are taking shape, the initially murky waters become clear and what the mind perceives as pretensions reveal their true function. By the time the waters have cleared, the mind realizes that unseen forces at work in this sea have obliterated outside consciousness and are funneling some shapeless concept that words can only weakly articulate the true significance of into the hollow that is your head.
Yes sirs, it’s that good.
To describe the film in more concrete terms, it’s deceptively simple and incredibly subtle in its execution. It’s a story of the conflict between fulfillment and personal dignity, one that contemplates just what one must both strive for and give up to advance one’s soul to the level where one’s life has been fully consummated. This contemplation is brought to a sensual level through the physical space keen eye for visuals captured by the camera as well as a musical score that can be described only as supremely haunting. It’s an unparalleled work of art.
In short, it’s the single most hypnotic film I’ve ever seen, one that affects me in a way that few have even attempted to and even less have succeeded in. An appropriate metaphor to describe this film is that of a sea, a sea of pure sensuality, tender feeling, and keen insight. As the film going mind dives deeper into this sea, lulled down by the rich emotion and tender character arcs that are taking shape, the initially murky waters become clear and what the mind perceives as pretensions reveal their true function. By the time the waters have cleared, the mind realizes that unseen forces at work in this sea have obliterated outside consciousness and are funneling some shapeless concept that words can only weakly articulate the true significance of into the hollow that is your head.
Yes sirs, it’s that good.
To describe the film in more concrete terms, it’s deceptively simple and incredibly subtle in its execution. It’s a story of the conflict between fulfillment and personal dignity, one that contemplates just what one must both strive for and give up to advance one’s soul to the level where one’s life has been fully consummated. This contemplation is brought to a sensual level through the physical space keen eye for visuals captured by the camera as well as a musical score that can be described only as supremely haunting. It’s an unparalleled work of art.
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