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As much as I like to see bullets, blood and body parts flying all over the screen, I also like to see a good, touching love story from time to time. Derek Yee's "C'est La Vie Mon Cheri" is just that: a touching love story that grabs your heart and sweepts you off your feet (well....sounds good at least...). Whether it's action, drama, or comedy...you can't go wrong with an actor like Lau Ching-Wan. The guy has a screen presence that I just can't explain. As for Anita Yuen, where can I find a chick like her? Like Vic Nguyen says, this is a highly recommended date film. Just be ready to watch your date cry if he/she doesn't see you cry first. I, myself, didn't cry. No way...not me, I never cry. I'm too tough to cry. | | LOG IN TO COMMENT ON THIS REVIEW! |
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Don't be fooled by this film's numerous Hong King Film Award nominations; it probably isn't worth your time. Despite the film's attempts to be fresh and endearingly quirky in a genre marred by cliché... it mostly plays right into the hands of those clichés. The worst insult, though, is the film's unjustified and displeasingly abrupt ending. It appears as though the screenwriter misplaced the entire last act of the script and never bothered to rewrite it. Certainly it is not necessary for every film to follow a traditional three-act structure or end with a clean resolution, but in this case, the filmmakers' complete lack of skill in crafting an interesting story that actually takes us someplace or makes us feel something is ridiculous. If you are impervious to disappointment, or simply don't know any better, you just might enjoy it. | | LOG IN TO COMMENT ON THIS REVIEW! |
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| A MASTERPIECE and my all time favorite!!! Magnificent performances by everyone in this tragic melodramatic film, especially Anita Yuen and Lau Ching Wan. Apparently the HK Films Academy agrees with me as it grabbed eleven nominations (?) in the 13th HK Films Awards and won 6 of them, including best actress (Anita Yuen), best supporting actress (Fung Bo Bo), best supporting actor (Chin Pui), best screenplay (Yi Dung Sing), best director (Yi Dung Sing), and of course best picture. To avoid revealing too much of the plot, this movie is about a sweet and captivating girl who slowly changes the life of a down-on-his-luck musician. Halfway through the movie the table turns as she battles leukemia, we see a dramatic change in her innocent and strong character as it starts to break down. Now it's the musician who is giving her the very same strength and support that she used to give him. Extremely moving and touching, IMO. A *MUST SEE* for all HK movie fans, particularly those who enjoy romance. The uniquely melancholic milieu of this film can be traced to its atmospheric cinematography, but more importantly, the *absolutely beautiful* music. Along with the superb performances and the simple but unforgettable plot, "That's Life, My Love" deserves a place all by itself in the history of HK moviemaking. |
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Director Derek Yee Tung-sing scored a surprise box office smash with this tear jerker which features a great performances and genuine heart, two elements that catapult this film from the candy coated Hollywood romantic comedy. Actor Lau Ching-wan stars as a down-on-his-luck jazz musician who begins to find the meaning of life when he meets the poor, but happy Wing, enthusiastically portrayed by Anita Yuen Wing-yee (who bagged the best actress award at the 1993 Hong Kong Film Awards). Of course, cliche runs rampant, and the story becomes downbeat. This however, does not detract the audience from enjoying this warm hearted production. A highly recommended date film. | | LOG IN TO COMMENT ON THIS REVIEW! |
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