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Second Time Around (2002)

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Reviews Counted:10

Fresh:6

Rotten:4

Average Rating:5.3/10

Rated: Not Rated

Runtime: 1 hr 39 mins

Genre: Foreign Films

Theatrical Release:Nov 23, 2001 Limited

Synopsis: Ekin Cheng stars in this delirious sci-fi/romance as Ren, who survives a horrible accident only to be sent back in time with a beautiful police officer named Tina. Sent back to alter history by a... Ekin Cheng stars in this delirious sci-fi/romance as Ren, who survives a horrible accident only to be sent back in time with a beautiful police officer named Tina. Sent back to alter history by a mysterious stone, this unlikely couple must ascertain their purpose in the past as they come to grips with their mutual attraction. [More]

Starring: Ekin Cheng, Cecilia Cheung

Starring: Ekin Cheng, Cecilia Cheung

Director: Jeff Lau

Director: Jeff Lau
Studio: Menemsha

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Tell yourself it's OK to be jealous. Go ahead and mock poor Alberto.

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Extremely well acted by the four primary actors, this is a seriously intended movie that is not easily forgotten.

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With the film's striking ending, one realizes that we have a long way to go before we fully understand all the sexual permutations involved.

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01/03/02
Andrew Sarris
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The sort of picture in which, whenever one of the characters has some serious soul searching to do, they go to a picture-perfect beach during sunset.

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12/19/01
Frank Scheck
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A Lifetime movie about men.

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Might best be enjoyed as a daytime soaper.

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V.A. Musetto
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Apparently reassembled from the cutting-room floor of any given daytime soap.

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12/11/01
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Vera has created a provocative, absorbing drama that reveals the curse of a self-hatred instilled by rigid social mores.

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The director explores all three sides of his story with a sensitivity and an inquisitiveness reminiscent of Truffaut.

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