沒有雀躍的心情,所以沒有看電影節的作品,不想破壞觀影感受。亦正因為沒有心情,我隨著香港人的消費指南,走入大小戲院,欲求嘻哈娛樂,看了《七年很癢》、《戀情告急》及《大佬愛美麗》等等主流電影,在谷底的心情,忽然看到一眾無能男人重拾雄風,由2003年的困窘無力,來了一次翻身。
I read a journal recently from Nan Fang Daily condemning Papa Loves You as the most perfunctory production. I think that kind of strong Hong Kong style in movie should be the obstacle for audiences from different cultures. Meanwhile, It also gains a wide acceptance in mainland China by its overflowing absurd dialogue with tearful nonsense humor custom. What is the difference? How can audiences distinguish the truth or the false, and to judge the good from the bad?
Some reviewers say that 20.30.40 gives true scopes into women's emotional world. But I think this film's viewpoint is actually quite traditional. Xiajie is not sure of her homosexuality and thus overindulges in her friendship. She does not confront her problem and the director deliberately lightens it to some "girlish ignorance".
Social edification has been a common trait in Herman Yau films, and this year's Papa Loves You is a continuation of this tradition. Though overall speaking, it is not outstanding in story or dramatic development, this work of humour and satire manages to address social issues that deserve our concern.
Wilson Yip's new film Leaving Me Loving You may be clichéd, but it is an enjoyable, pleasing cliché.
Consolidated the reviews, Leaving Me Loving You has a glamorous Shanghai, flamboyant fireworks, but a flat story, blank characters and a predictable ending. Still, I find it to be the best Wilson Yip film since he turned to making commercial films. There is no black humour, but it has delicate touches.