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Chungking Express (1994)

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Reviews Counted:27

Fresh:26

Rotten:1

Average Rating:7.7/10

Runtime: 1 hr 44 mins

Genre: Foreign Films

Synopsis: Acclaimed Hong Kong New Wave director Wong Kar-Wai presents a kinetic, offbeat look at his city in these two stories. The first concerns a young woman (Brigitte Lin) who has been double-crossed in... Acclaimed Hong Kong New Wave director Wong Kar-Wai presents a kinetic, offbeat look at his city in these two stories. The first concerns a young woman (Brigitte Lin) who has been double-crossed in a heroin deal and her budding romance with a lovelorn cop (Takeshi Kaneshiro). The second deals with another officer (Tony Leung) whose girlfriend has left him and the young waitress (Faye Wong) who tries to help him without his knowledge. [More]

Starring: Tony Leung, Faye Wong, Brigitte Lin, Takeshi Kaneshiro

Starring: Tony Leung, Faye Wong, Brigitte Lin, Takeshi Kaneshiro

Director: Wong Kar-Wai

Director: Wong Kar-Wai

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May 21, 2002

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  • Chungking Express
  • Tasty take-out isn't the only thing served hot at this little fast food place -- the lives and loves of its colorful customers also criss-cross over the counter! From a lovesick cop and a mysterious blonde to a free-spirited girl pursuing a secret love, spicy romance is the specialty of the house! For deliciously crowd-pleasing romance and fun, CHUNGKING EXPRESS delivers!
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    09/01/09
    Rob Nelson
    Rob Nelson
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    03/26/09
    Derek Elley
    Derek Elley
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    the rapid pace keeps the stories from wearing out their welcome.

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    08/26/08
    Jason Morgan
    Jason Morgan
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    a pair of not-entirely-successful romantic stories but, fuelled by [Wong Kar Wai's] cinematic fervor and exuberant use of music...it's irresistible

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    06/24/06
    Jeffrey M. Anderson
    Jeffrey M. Anderson
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    Whimsical Hong Kong comedy.

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    Dennis Schwartz
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    a visual stunner

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    08/30/04
    Janet Maslin
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    A near-perfect fusion of form and style, content and substance. One of the great movies of its decade.

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    10/27/03
    Dan Jardine
    Dan Jardine
    Apollo Guide

    Intoxicating, jazzy, and clever evocation of a certain breed of Hong Kong night-life.

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    05/20/03
    Jim Shelby
    Jim Shelby
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    Some moments that will confuse, many more that will elate.

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    09/10/02
    Kevin N. Laforest
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    07/30/02
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