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Happy Together (1997)

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Reviews Counted:28

Fresh:22

Rotten:6

Average Rating:7.1/10

Runtime: 1 hr 38 mins

Genre: Foreign Films

Synopsis: HAPPY TOGETHER chronicles the stormy affair of a gay couple (Hong Kong superstars Tony Leung and Leslie Cheung) living as expatriates in Buenos Aires. The two possess very divergent ways of dealing... HAPPY TOGETHER chronicles the stormy affair of a gay couple (Hong Kong superstars Tony Leung and Leslie Cheung) living as expatriates in Buenos Aires. The two possess very divergent ways of dealing with the world; Lai is more responsible, holding down a job at a tango club, while Ho turns tricks for a living. Inevitably, they grow apart painfully, but when Lai finds Ho beaten severely by a bad trick, the pair set about making another try. Stunning camera work by cinematographer Christopher Doyle. [More]

Starring: Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, Leslie Cheung

Starring: Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, Leslie Cheung

Director: Kar-Wai Wong

Director: Kar-Wai Wong
Screenwriter: Kar-Wai Wong

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Jun 22, 1999

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Stephen Holden
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Wong doesn't show us any of the sparks that can still be struck between lovers who argue constantly.

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04/18/02
Christopher Null
Christopher Null
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Never as engaging or heartfelt as it should be, mainly because the erratic plotting scuppers possible involvement with the characters.

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01/01/00
Ian Freer
Ian Freer
Empire Magazine

When they are together, they are miserable and constantly bicker; when they are apart, they mope around, wallowing in their lonely sadness.

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01/12/07
Michael Dequina
Michael Dequina
TheMovieReport.com

Never is the narrative interesting and rarely are the characters the least bit compelling.

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Steve Rhodes
Steve Rhodes
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Yet another (over)extended rock video masquerading as an Asian art film from Hong Kong's shade-laden king of cool.

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Wade Major
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Globe and Mail

A visually stimulating but languorous drama.

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Andy Klein
Andy Klein
Los Angeles CityBeat

Moody account of lovers in Buenos Aires

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10/28/05
Daniel Eagan
Daniel Eagan
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Were Kerouac, William Burroughs and Allen Ginsberg alive today, and able to see what Wong has done here ... they'd be thrilled and invigorated.

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