Fallen Angels (1995)

Fallen Angels (1995)

An evocative masterpiece that captures the wildness of a big city.

The Very Best

9.1

Movie

Hong Kong
Cantonese, English, Japanese
Action, Crime, Drama, Romance
1995
KAR-WAI WONG, WONG KAR-WAI
Benz Kong, Benz Kong To-Hoi, Chan Fai-Hung
98 min

What it's about

An assassin goes through obstacles as he attempts to escape his violent lifestyle despite the opposition of his partner, who is secretly attracted to him.

The take

Wong Kar-wai’s dreamlike masterpiece is a perfect portrayal of the wilderness of a city at night. A hitman trying to get his job done, a woman hunting the prostitute who stole her boyfriend, and a mute who loves his father's cooking: each of the characters in Fallen Angels is eccentric and interesting in their own way. Along the watch, you may find yourself overwhelmed by all the events taking place as each character fights to stay alive and satisfy their desire, but this is exactly where the beauty lies. A hazy view of Hong Kong is the backdrop for the characters' riveting stories, blending loneliness, lust, as well as missed opportunities. Fallen Angels is a remarkably balanced film that not only exposes the coldness of people in the city, but also their warmth.

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