Beautiful People with Broken Hearts

Parts of 2046 were slow to develop, but my, my, my, what a gorgeous film. Set in Hong Kong in the 1960s, as well as 2046 -- the futuristic setting the main character, a writer, uses for a science-fiction story that explains his romantic reluctance -- the narrative unfolds as a loopy series of one man's failures in love.

Wong Kar-wai's attention to detail is stunning, and I may have to see it again just to soak in more of the seductive style he lavishes on every frame: a glove, a shoe, bruised lips bearing the remnants of a slash of lipstick, the swish of a skirt as a woman walks away from what may be a final encounter.

Of course, now I want to throw out all my clothes (again) and start over with a few tailored suits, an evening gown or two, some spike heels, and extravagant rings on every finger. And, the most important lesson I learned: it is all about the beehive.

Comments

[snail]

That looks great. Is that a new release or a rental?

[Editor]

I saw it in the theater, but I get the impression it would be relatively easy to track down as an import DVD.