April 29, 2008
An interesting movie! Adrien Brody and Charlotte Ayanna are phenomenal. Intriguing story plot, but sad and tragic.
Adrien Brody,
Charlotte Ayanna,
Jon Seda,
August Diehl,
Pam Grier
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This contemporary film noir is an international endeavor with key creative forces hailing from China, Germany, and the United States. It is based on the Chinese novel Yoban shi huoyan she hai shu (Fir... read more
DVD Release Date: October 28, 2003
Stats: 134 reviews
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February 20, 2011I am opting for the happy ending that was left as a mere suggestion at the end of this movie. Brody and Ayanna were great together.
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June 15, 2006Well if it didn't have the Brody it would probably get one and a half but as such he looks the business and often doesn't have a shirt. So yes.
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September 20, 2003
John Monaghan, Detroit Free Press
September 12, 2003
Richard Nilsen, Arizona Republic
One of those films where great acting and occasionally brilliant dialogue attempt to overcome an unbelievable plot and a cowardly Hollywood ending.
July 25, 2003
Michael Booth, Denver Post
There must be some reason to worry over the fate of these people, but it's not in the movie. Full Review
July 11, 2003
Ty Burr, Boston Globe
Heartfelt but fatally overwrought romantic melodrama. Full Review
June 27, 2003
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
As character studies of Jack and Claire, it is daring and inventive, and worthy of comparison with the films of a French master of criminal psychology like Jean-Pierre Melville. Full Review
June 25, 2003
Stanley Kauffmann, New Republic
Brody creates exactly the taunting demi-monster who could inveigle Claire.
June 20, 2003
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
[Brody] can be proud of his work here, and the movie is better than just a pre-stardom curiosity. Full Review
June 19, 2003
Bruce Newman, San Jose Mercury News
[The story] is often overly simplistic when it is trying hardest for emotional complexity. Full Review
June 12, 2003
Manohla Dargis, Los Angeles Times
Packed with characters wallowing in self-conscious cool that's as tedious as their anomie. Full Review
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