She has kept her head lowered… to give him a chance to come closer.
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The movie opens with a caption: “It is a restless moment. They experienced a bond, a connection, but ultimately they lost each other. Chan changed dramatically in a way that shaped their lives in a deeply unfortunate manner. “In the Mood for Love” can be considered tragic since the fortunes of Mr. Catharsis is brought by witnessing a disastrous change of fortunes in the protagonists of a drama. Its tragedy, with both lovers ending up dead believing they lost each other, makes it appealing to readers and viewers of countless transpositions.įor Aristotle, the aim of tragedy is to bring “catharsis” to the spectators, to arouse in them the sensations of pity and fear, and cleanse them of these emotions. It is safe to assume that “Romeo and Juliet” wouldn’t be an everlasting love story with an influence that spans over centuries if it were a drama about a happily married couple in Verona. In this article, seven reasons will be presented for why “In the Mood for Love” may be considered the most romantic movie of this century the uniqueness of its narration and its characters’ most intimate feelings are depicted with great care, sincerity, and artistic vision, making it a stunning accomplishment. Visually, and in terms of a distinct cinematic style, the moments of intimacy and sadness are captured with perfection. The fact that it was too late or too early for love is symbolically portrayed in various scenes in which only a clock is shown on the screen. He engages in one night stands and refuses to be emotionally involved with another woman on a deeper level. In “2046” we learn how Chow deals with the loss years after. What makes this film distinct and unique when compared to most romantic movies is that it deals with a relationship that is never going to happen, but nevertheless, a great loss is experienced.Ī portrayal of a couple agreeing to keep their bond “platonic”, and yet suffering great sadness over the loss of each other that spans over years, is a recipe for a love story long to be remembered. They suspect, obviously correctly, that their spouses are having an affair, and form a bond based on mutual affection and the shared experience they are going through.
Chan as they form a bond that is characterized by their strong romantic feelings toward each other.
The mood it creates is that of longing a mixture of feelings of desire and regret over things done, or not done. In his review of “2046”, a Wong Kar-wai movie that is practically a sequel to “In the Mood for Love”, Roger Ebert wrote: “It is always too early or too late for love in a Wong Kar-wai film, and his characters spend their days in yearnings and regrets.” This may be a starting point to understand “In the Mood for Love”, and the eroticism and romance that permeate the movie.
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