My heart is like *this*

[stinglikeabee]

Wong Kar-Wai's In The Mood For Love is amazing. The cinematography's sumptuous and erotic and the soundtrack is passionate, romantic, never sleazy. Though In The Mood For Love was released in 2000, it gleefully reproduces the Hong Kong of the 1960s for the tale of two people falling in love amidst betrayal. Though I said it was erotic, there are no steamy sex scenes or any hanky-panky of the sort. In fact, the two leads never kiss. How is it then possible for the film to be the sort of love story one expects?

It's not, it's something entirely more. Unresolved sexual tension, missed opportunities, and desperate longing portrayed by the talented lead actors should convince you quickly enough. A sidelong glance, a brush of the hand will say more than words could ever. Wow. Did I mention the soundtrack? It's provocative when the actors are not, and is practically the other person in the film relationship.

Another great part in the film would be Maggie Cheung's cheongsams! I was absolutely entranced by her movements in the figure-hugging fashion delights; from large and small floral designs, to daring coloured wide stripes. I couldn't help but think of taking my old one out of the closet for a try. People sure knew how to dress back then. *whistles*

So I'm only 8 years late to appreciating this movie. But no matter, it's already one of my favourites :D