Call Me Left
Plot: Cheung Wong is an old projectionist, also known as Mr Lefty. He got his name when he was younger, and he was known for playing the left-leaning films of Chang Feng Xin. The latter developed a true film empire, which kick-started the careers of some of Hong Kong's biggest movie stars and directors.
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July 21, 2025
With Hong Kong cinema in decline, this film may gain importance in the coming years. It's a look back at Hong Kong cinema and several important societal changes that marked Hong Kong's history. And it does a decent job too, though I was a little disappointed by the mediocre presentation.
It's nice seeing Anthony Wong in a more subdued role. The rest of the cast is pretty stacked too (with Karen Mok as another stand-out). The plot and pacing are solid, the runtime feels earned, and there are some memorable moments, but the cinematography wasn't up to par. A fine film, but more geared at people who care about the history of things.
October 04, 2007
[review pending]