Millennium Mambo
Plot: Vicky never finished school and lives her life from party to party. She's in a toxic relationship with her first boyfriend, who feels inferior and is constantly afraid she might leave him. When she meets Jack, an older man with ties to the crime world, she sees a way out of her unfulfilling life.
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August 09, 2025
Hou's finest hour. It's been a while since I last watched this film, and it's almost inconceivable that this used to be one of the first Asian movies to be released on DVD here. I've loved this one since the first time I watched it, so I wasn't going to squander the chance to see it on the big screen. Almost 25 years later, it's still an absolute beauty.
Sure enough, casting Shu Qi in the lead is a bit of a cheat code, but the gentle pacing, the superb score, and the lovely locations all add to the entrancing atmosphere. The soundtrack does deserve a mention, as it's still rare to see proper techno/rave music in movies. I also found out this is probably where I learned about Yubari and why I'd love to visit someday. A gentle masterpiece that's still as classy as can be.
August 28, 2012
[review pending]
December 17, 2005
[review pending]