This wasn't on the same level as his master works - In the Mood For Love, 2046 - but it had many of the same visual elements. That is his strength...his compositions, use of layering and particularly his use of color. His camera work is liquid, flowing...like the cream flowing sensually over the blueberry pie in the film's visual motif.
The story meandered some and was partly hampered by a sense of contrivance but by the end it had won me over as a credible coming-of-age drama. NJ lacks on-screen charisma and couldn't really anchor the film. The supporting players were strong, especially NP in a dual role.
A solid effort with minor flaws.
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