Happy Together
1997
Directed by Wong Kar-wai
I wasn't that enthusiastic about watching another Kar-wai film from the List. I thought Chungking Express was entertaining, but ultimately not super impressive. Happy Together, once again, was decent but didn't blow me away. I hope I either hate or love his next movie so I can finally form a definitive opinion on him.
Basically, the film depicts the turbulent romance between Ho Po-wing and Lai Yiu-fai after they travel to Argentina to mend their relationship. While Ho Po is pretty much a cheating asshole, Lai is more rational and loving.
This was a bit tough to watch, in a Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? type of way. I was still intrigued, but I would hardly call this enjoyable to watch. Thankfully, the cinematography is stunning enough that it is still worth a watch despite the unlikable characters.
RATING: ***--
Interesting Facts:
The two main characters are named after the film's assistant cinematographers.
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