| Chinese Box Review |
| by Jon Popick |
| There are probably a lot of metaphors and symbolism that I just flat out
missed when I saw Chinese Box. It could have something to do with seeing
it at 9:00 AM with only 3 hours sleep, or it could just be the subject
matter which I am admittedly not an...more |
| Chinese Box Review |
| by Nathaniel R. Atcheson |
| Director: Wayne Wang
Cast: Jeremy Irons, Gong Li, Maggie Cheung, Michael Hui, Ruben Blades
Screenplay: Larry Gross, Wayne Wang, Paul Theroux, Jean-Claude Carriere
Producers: Jean-Louis Piel, Lydia Dean Pilcher, Wayne Wang
Runtime: 109 min.
US...more |
| Chinese Box Review |
| by David Sunga |
| Rating: 2.5 stars (out of 4.0)
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Key to rating system:
2.0 stars - Debatable
2.5 stars - Some people may like it
3.0 stars - I liked it
3.5 stars - I am biased in favor of the movie
4.0 stars - I felt the movie's impact...more |
| Chinese Box Review |
| by Yen, Homer |
| Set during the last few months of colonial rule in Hong Kong, just prior
to her return to mainland China, "Chinese Box" is an intriguing film
that tries to encapsulate the mood of Hong Kong as symbolized through
its three main characters. We meet up...more |
| Chinese Box Review |
| by Steve Rhodes |
| "There are moments [when you] see your life very clearly - things
left undone," John laments to himself over his long unconsummated love
affair with Vivian. They've always known they wanted each other, but
they've let circumstances and spouses get...more |
| Chinese Box Review |
| by James Berardinelli |
| France/USA, 1997
U.S. Release Date: 4/17/98 (limited)
Running Length: 1:49
MPAA Classification: R (Mature themes, profanity)
Theatrical Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 more |
| Chinese Box Review |
| by Harvey S. Karten |
| Reviewed by Harvey Karten, Ph.D.
Trimark Pictures
Director: Wayne Wang
Writer: Jean-Claude Carriere, Larry Gross
Cast:Jeremy Irons, Gong Li, Maggie Cheung, Ruben Blades more |
