Quick Takes:A Moment Of Romance 3
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| Utilizing the title of Benny Chan's classic once more, the Johnnie To helmed A Moment Of Romance III is a standalone effort but one that reunites Andy Lau and Wu Chien-Lien though (the sequel starred Aaron Kwok). Set during the second World War, Lau plays a pilot who crashes into the cornfield of a Mainland village. He befriends and falls in love with village beauty Siu-Woo (Wu Chien-Lien) and decides to take her back to his wealthy life in the big city. It all comes down to the classic, clichéd question; can you have love for your woman and your country at the same time or does fate only allow one of the choices?
Told in grand and heavy handed style by director To, it is some sort of valid choice here as he clearly is out to echo the classic Hollywood war romance. That means no complexity, no depth or subtle emotions but combining the high production values and the chemistry between the stars, A Moment Of Romance III goes fairly affecting places and sweeps you away for the moment. It's a shame it's branded as another entry in the series because it's not in the same league as A Moment Of Romance. At least it's a bit more perky. Alex Fong appears in support. |
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