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Wo men hai pa (2002)
Avoid this... production.
First of all, so nobody misses it; avoid it.
It is my opinion that every movie needs some sort of project. It may be a good story, nice photography, a mood, a political issue, a dilemma, interesting characters, anything! This movie has none, whatsoever. It has novice actors with as much talent and emotion as some tired old fart in a cheap home made porn flick, its photography makes most home video camera owners look talented, the editing must have been done after a really expensive night out, and the special effect (note the singular form, even though it occurs several times) looks more like a camera handling accident than anything else. For all I know, drug-using youth sexually experimenting may be so controversial in China that this crap is worthwhile there. I will not go as far as to call this a movie. The Norwegian film "Dis" at least had some entertainment value. This was just boring, talentless and really, really bad. A total waste of time.
I paid to see this at a film festival. I hope I, by doing this, haven't contributed to Cheng being allowed to commit more productions. I would see that as a personal tragedy.
And Geir; I will never trust you again. Masterpiece my ass.
Den bästa sommaren (2000)
I love this film!
When I sat down to watch this movie I was rather depressed. "Den bästa sommaren" changed that.
Wonderful film about two orphans spending their summer holidays together in late 50s Swedish countryside. Their "father" for the summer is a seemingly square and restrained coroner, struggling for self-respect and gaining respect from others. With the 1958 soccer World Cup (which was held in Sweden) as a background, the three of them, and the kids' teacher, find their lives changing - for the better.
Great acting, wonderful photo, good timing and a story that will make your day brighter too. 10/10.