This poignant, riveting, charming, occasionally funny and…. Besetzung. Once again, if you are unaware of this through the first few scenes; I guarantee your experience will be a jumbled one. Viel Spaß beim Stöbern. This was pretty bad, sadly. This Taiwanese film is currently dumped on Netflix that suggests it is a cheap genre take on futuristic Memento, which isn't what what you get at all. The first section takes place in the near-ish future where surveillance is jacked up to the point where everyone is implanted with a camera and drones fly around keeping order. Heart throbbing brutal honesty by Wi Ding Ho. © Letterboxd Limited. Watched on Sunday September 6, 2020. I think there are certain aspects of the film that don't pan out in the intended way due to the films sheer ambition, but there are a lot of great things here as well. Really, this is the opening night film of the festival? Add a review? Starring: Jack Kao, Hong-Chi Lee, Louise Grinberg. It's no spoiler to say that the film plays out three episodes of suffering in reverse chronology. Perfect pacing in a story told in reverse. But that is not what the movie is about. muss, sondern sich auf Häppchen beschränkt (? Favorites: Incendies (2010), Annie Hall (1977), The Hateful Eight (2015), Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964). As far as story goes it’s not really overarching it’s more three separate stories that happen to one dude. Good soundtrack. The first … Mittlerweile ja gar nicht mehr so super außergewöhnlich, einen Film auf diese Weise zu machen.. mit mehreren in sich abgeschlossenen Teilen, die dann aufeinander Bezug nehmen. Cities of Last Things 2018 ★½ . The sci-fi part was interesting until we went back to his past which is equivalent to our present (?). Once I locked in on what was actually happening, I started to emotionally respond to our hero’s journey. If only the narrative was on par with it’s visuals. It's been a while Netflix, it has been a while. Huang Lu; Louise Grinberg; Lee Hong-chi; Ivy Yin; Linda Jui-chi Liu; Jack Kao; Ding Ning; Shih Chin-hang; Shih Ming-shuai; Tuan Chun-hao; Hsia Ching-ting; Eric Tu; Kenny Kuo; Hsieh Chang-ying; Joey Yu; Igor Kovic; Release The film depicts the protagonist's turns of events in three eras, three seasons, three nights, in the same city, as told with reverse chronology. Anything with more than 1,000 views on Letterboxd that’s longer…, Did you know that Netflix is the biggest Film-Distributor of 2018? Mobile site. Film events played out in reverse chronology? 525 films watched. a narrativa eu nao entendi mas no todo consegui admirar a cronologia inversa, a ficcao cientifica do primeiro capítulo é genial, pra mim a melhor parte é a do policial voce fica intrigado e sente junto com ele todo o atormento que se passa durante as cenas. Ariel uses Letterboxd to share film reviews and lists. The lighting is gritty, the aspect ratio is super slim making you focus on each intricate character, but what I love most is the grainy texture. All through the first section…. Der Rest besteht aus zu verkopfter Dramaturgie und umgedrehter Chronologie, was interessant ist, allerdings einige Emotionen im Keim erstickt. In general, "Cities of Last Things" is a good looking, meaningful and entertaining film, which manages to retain interest and occasionally even shock throughout the 107 minutes of its duration Mittlerweile ja gar nicht mehr so super außergewöhnlich, einen Film auf diese Weise zu machen.. mit mehreren in sich abgeschlossenen Teilen, die dann aufeinander Bezug nehmen. I can handle the truth. In a dystopian tale unfolding in reverse chronology, a man with a complicated past takes revenge on the individuals who wronged him decades ago. Told in three sections working backwards through time, Cities of Last Things details pivotal nights in the life of Lao Zhang. Utilises melodrama and clichéd motifs way too often; it feels like a third-rate Wong Kar-wai lookalike. It's no spoiler to say that the film plays out three episodes of suffering in reverse chronology. Bild 5 von 13 zur Serie Cities of Last Things mit Louise Grinberg und Hong-Chi Lee. English, Spanish, French, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese. Mandarin - Audio Description, Mandarin [Original] Untertitel. Den Mittelteil mochte ich sehr mit seinen langen Kamerafahrten, den schönen Bildern und der langsamen aber eindringlichen Erzählweise, die sehr gefühlvoll vorgetragen wird. There is no review for this diary entry. Film events played out in reverse chronology? Gradually we understand the relationships that influenced who the man is now. In this style nothing gets old, every character is interesting and riddled with humanistic flaws. Schauspielerisch einwandfreiTrotzdem fehlt irgendwie noch bisschen was. 923 films watched. There is no actual depth in any character and the plot... eh i guess there is some kind of plot here? Watched Jul 11, 2020. fabik1995’s review published on Letterboxd: Den Mittelteil mochte ich sehr mit seinen langen Kamerafahrten, den schönen Bildern und der langsamen aber eindringlichen Erzählweise, die sehr gefühlvoll vorgetragen wird. Good well written character though. The first section doesn't go overboard in predicting the future, mainly takes concepts that already exist and extends them to logical areas - self driving buses, phones that are basically a sheet of glass that require no touch, bigger drones... etc.…. I’m sick of sorting through concerts, series, and other non-movies. Ein bisschen Black Mirror gibt es auch. Cities of Last Things 2018 ★★★½ . Film data from TMDb. Watched Apr 12, 2020. IMDb brabara uses Letterboxd to share film reviews and lists. Made by fans in Auckland, New Zealand. Once again, if you are unaware of this through the first few scenes; I guarantee your experience will be a jumbled one. Der Rest besteht aus zu verkopfter Dramaturgie und umgedrehter Chronologie, was interessant ist, allerdings einige Emotionen im Keim erstickt. Fragt sich nur, wozu eigentlich? 2018 | TV-MA | 1h 46m | Dramas. Watched by Amanda Santos. Starring: Jack Kao, Hong-Chi Lee, Louise Grinberg. It adds tension like if a thick atmosphere surrounds the entire film. Review by fabik1995. Cities of Last Things is a co-production of companies from Taiwan, China, France and the United States. Good soundtrack. I don't think I can say whether i liked this or not cause i'm not fully sure. Seemingly disparate elements are woven together beginning with a former police officer who is depressed and wandering Taipei streets at night, stalking his ex-wife and committing violent acts. In a dystopian tale unfolding in reverse chronology, a man with a complicated past takes revenge on the individuals who wronged him decades ago. GIMMICK. Cities of Last Things. I don't get the point of any of it, the cinematography is nice and Lee Hong Chi is good as always but all women are treated terribly and used merely to promote manpain and the Dystopian premise and reverse chronology gimmick are just there to make the movie considered edgy. muss, sondern sich auf Häppchen beschränkt (? It didn't add much to the film and honestly I think it just looked out of place in relation to the "point" of the film. Perfect pacing in a story told in reverse. TMDb Our characters just go about living in this environment and the story is about them. Cities of Last Things 2018 ★★★★ Rewatched Mar 12 , 2021 Des Saint’s review published on Letterboxd: GIMMICK; it looks.. like a normal film? Except for a few too many shots of people contemplatively blowing out cigarette smoke, I'm more than happy with having discovered this movie. Jul 16, 2019. It's been a while Netflix, it has been a while. As far as story goes it’s not really overarching it’s more three separate stories that happen to one dude. Dang, this was really sad. First of all: shooting on expired 35mm film stock as a marketing ploy? Letícia uses Letterboxd to share film reviews and lists. This review may contain spoilers. In most cases, such narrative experimentation can fall flat and have no effect on the story, but in this case it actually hurts the story and makes the…. The Deep Blue Sea, 2011 - ★★★½. Marco uses Letterboxd to share film reviews and lists. Directed by Wi Ding Ho. "Cities of Last Things is an ingenious puzzle about what happens off-camera, inviting us to play a temporal game in order to understand its purpose. However I appreciated the moments where it tries to be a Wong Kar-wai movie. I don't know how else to explain this plot. a narrativa eu nao entendi mas no todo consegui admirar a cronologia inversa, a ficcao cientifica do primeiro capítulo é genial, pra mim a melhor parte é a do policial voce fica intrigado e sente junto com ele todo o atormento que se passa durante as cenas. It recasts the aggressor as victim and we see that he has been dealt the shittiest hand in life. All through the first section…. Slow moving and stylish noir-y drama. Cities of Last Things is a film that takes place chronologically in reverse. „Cities of Last Things“ ist ein ebenso bedrückendes wie ungewöhnliches Drama, das von der Gegenwart ausgehend immer weiter in die Vergangenheit des Protagonisten vordringt. More details at From the opening scene where a man jumps from a building to his death, the film goes back in time to reveal the motivations behind character actions. SGIFF: This year we have all women directed films in our feature competition and an all female short film competition jury2 min later~SGIFF Opening Night Film: sympathize with this dude killing his wife cos he had a shitty mom; women are the cause of men's woes. The roots of his sadness and happiness are revealed. 2018 | 16 | 1h 46m | Independent Movies. Bild 1 von 13 zur Serie Cities of Last Things mit Hong-Chi Lee. I think I liked this a bit more than most around here. Please…, Updated: April 30, 2021 View More Lists Follow Me, This list compiles the films from this Wikipedia page and should…, جميع الافلام الاسيوية الى تابعتها مرتبة حسب التقيم. Report this film, 68%YouTube (Netflix) review2019 list - Click HERE, Going into this movie completely blind of the plot/premise may cause confusion for some (as it did me). Schauspielerisch einwandfreiTrotzdem fehlt irgendwie noch bisschen was. It didn't add much to the film and honestly I think it just looked out of place in relation to the "point" of the film. Lee Hong Chi Jack Kao Louise Grinberg Ding Ning Huang Lu Linda Liu Chang Kuo-Chu Shih Chin-Hang Ivy Yin, Changhe Films Ivanhoe Pictures Rumble Fish Productions, 107 mins I understand the choice of reverse chronological order but it makes it hard to empathize with the character or the story overall... Good Wong Kar-Wai references, I guess, In which two hours of violence against women is somehow art. 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The film depicts the protagonist's turns of events in three eras, three seasons, three nights, in the same city, as told with reverse chronology. In this style nothing gets old, every character is interesting and riddled with humanistic flaws. Watched on Friday October 9, 2020. - aber ich bin auch kein Filmemacher, also kp wie einfach es tatsächlich ist), Die einzelnen Teile sind jedenfalls sehr stimmig, optisch ansprechend, oft dunkel und kalt. It adds tension like if a thick atmosphere surrounds the entire film. Ashley Jane’s review published on Letterboxd: This review may contain spoilers. Share this page. Cities of Last Things. Did you know that Netflix is the biggest Film-Distributor of 2018? Man bekommt bisschen das Gefühl, dass man es sich dadurch einfacher gemacht hat, weil man ja nicht einen kompletten Film lang spielen, drehen, schneiden, scripten etc. Report this film, 68%YouTube (Netflix) review2019 list - Click HERE, Going into this movie completely blind of the plot/premise may cause confusion for some (as it did me). The characters are portrayed wonderfully and the shots look so beautiful. Gradually we understand the relationships that influenced who the man is now. This is a story about a common man who has extraordinary events in his mundane life. It is a timeless look. Due to that narrative structure, much of what happens on screen doesn't seem to make sense, but as time passes and the knot begins to unravel, this dark and ambitious vision demonstrates its strengths. It starts with the end of our hero’s story and works its way to the beginning, in three distinct parts. This is a miserable movie that I did not enjoy. Favorites: Parasite (2019), The Handmaiden (2016), Cities of Last Things (2018), Better Days (2019). Enfim um filme chinês muito bom porém alguns pontos difíceis de engolir. This is a story about a common man who has extraordinary events in his mundane life. This is one aspect I liked about it. Mobile site. As sympathetic as…. More details at I watched it with a few other colleagues after work one day and I think I was the only one who hated it, so I've been thinking a lot about it trying to figure out why. 419 films watched. The film depicts the protagonist's turns of events in three eras, three seasons, three nights, in the same city, as told with reverse chronology. It took me a bit to adjust to what was actually happening with our main character. Dieser Film ist … Anspruchsvoll. Slow moving and stylish noir-y drama. This film had potential. Amanda’s films. Enfim um filme chinês muito bom porém alguns pontos difíceis de engolir. Cities Of Last Things ein Film von Wi-ding Ho mit Jack Kao, Lee Hong-Chi. I think I liked this a bit more than most around here. Film data from TMDb. Seemingly disparate elements are woven together beginning with a former police officer who is depressed and wandering Taipei streets at night, stalking his ex-wife and committing violent acts. 2018 A guy's life progressively goes to shit, in reverse order. It recasts the aggressor as victim and we see that he has been dealt the shittiest hand in life. 601 films watched. But that is not what the movie is about. Mix the cinematic style of Wong Kar Wai with the mystery of Chang Dong Lee and add some elements from BR2049: End result Cities of Last Things. I felt zero sympathy for the main character, who had serious anger management issues, and was also a major dumbass to boot. Cities of Last Things 2018 ★★ Watched Dec 23, 2018. Watched on Sunday November 22, 2020. Along the way unlikely encounters lead to a couple that intends to run away together, a boss in a relationship with his employee’s wife, and a mother who fears she is a bad influence on her son. Some peoples lives are just shit.Very relatable movie. This is a story about a common man who has extraordinary events in his mundane life. Luis_989’s review published on Letterboxd: 65/100. GIMMICK. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Bitter Moon. Cities of Last Things (Trailer) Weitere Details. Ein bisschen Black Mirror gibt es auch. The first section takes place in the near-ish future where surveillance is jacked up to the point where everyone is implanted with a camera and drones fly around keeping order. Directed by Wi Ding Ho. Too slow for its own good, or at least for my own good. © Letterboxd Limited. TMDb Pretty good film, I found it interesting that it’s reverse chronological. ‘幸福城市’ Now that the SGIFF screening has sold out, I can finally complain about this film. The Half of It, 2020 - ★★★ Watched on Thursday September 24, 2020. Directed by Wi Ding Ho. List of Original Films Distributed by Netflix, TIFF - Toronto International Film Festival (1976 -2020). I can handle the truth. Just felt that it fell short with each act. Die Puzzleteile setzen sich so nach und nach zu dem Porträt eines gebrochenen Mannes zusammen und zeigt auf, wie uns einzelne Ereignisse und Erfahrungen zu dem machen, der wir sind – ob wir es wollen oder nicht. The first section takes place in the near-ish future where surveillance is jacked up to the point where everyone is implanted with a camera and drones fly around keeping order. I love a good sad movie that makes you feel like there's no hope in this world and that we're all going to end up lonely.. and this just hit all the right notes for me. Cities of Last Things ist ein Utopie & Dystopie aus dem Jahr 2018 von Wi Ding Ho mit Lu Huang, Louise Grinberg und Hong-Chi Lee. As sympathetic as…. Please…, Updated: April 30, 2021 View More Lists Follow Me, This list compiles the films from this Wikipedia page and should…, جميع الافلام الاسيوية الى تابعتها مرتبة حسب التقيم. Entdecke hier alle Listen von Usern zu Cities of Last Things oder erstelle doch gleich selber eine Liste. The film depicts the protagonist's turns of events in three eras, three seasons, three nights, in the same city, as told with reverse chronology.
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