Perhaps Love (HK, 2005)Jackie Cheung. Takeshi Kaneshiro, Zhou Xun, Ji Jin-Hee
Peter Chan Hoh-San
Perhaps Love is the title of a musical movie about to be made by the renowed director Nie Wen (Jacky Cheung). It brings together for the first time one of the famous actresses in HK, Sun Na (Zhou Xun) and one of the famous actors in Shanghai, Lin Jian Dong (Takeshi Kaneshiro). However, Sun Na seemed to be indifferent to Lin Jian Dong. The more he tries his best to get closer to her, the more she resist.
Enter Monty (Ji Jin-Hee), a muse. According to him, his job is to make people remember the deleted scenes in their lives. He brings back their inspiration to them. He gives them back the memories that deserve to be remembered as they go along with their lives.
As the camera rolls, they are able to relive their pasts in the movie that seemed to mirror their lives. It is the past that would help them bring out their acting best and would make them realize what they are missing out in their lives. The film would make them cross between what is for real and what is for reel.
I have wanted to see Perhaps Love when I first knew about it. Knowing that I couldn't see it on cinemas, I opted to buy it online on DVD. However, despite being a lover of musicals, I had my apprehensions. I wasn't sure if I'd be able to enjoy the film knowing that the songs were all in Chinese. How could I ever get the feel of it when most songs in a musical film tell a story? I decided not to buy it. But when I learned that it is part of the 8th Cinemanila Film Festival's line-up, I immediately took the chance of watching it.
Perhaps Love is Cinemanila's opening salvo for this 2006 (Nov. 3-15) festival. It is China's first musical film ala Moulin Rouge.
When the film opened its first musical number, all my apprehensions went down the drain. Music could be enjoyed no matter what language they're in. Mixed together with grand visuals and fantastic ambience, Perhaps Love is one cinematic feat!
Apart from the enthralling music and majestic visuals, it is the story that would leave one speechless and teary-eyed. The love triangle amongst the characters may not be something new anymore but it is the passion and heart-wrenching emotions that would capture the audience's attention and would make them grab a tissue or two.
Perhaps Love brings together some of Asia's best performers: HK's Jacky Cheung (best known here as Regine Velasquez's duet in "In Love with You") and Zhou Xun (The Banquet), Korea's Ji Jin-Hee (best known here as Kapitan in Jewel in the Palace), and Taiwan/Japan's Takeshi Kaneshiro (The House of Flying Daggers, Chung King Express). It is an ensemble of cast acting together in one spectacular film!
Not to be missed!
My Rating: 5 out of 5
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2 comments:
wish they would show those movies in baguio.. wala ata. sayang :)
yeah, chelsea. mukhang di nila dadalhin sa baguio and other provinces alike. but keep your fingers crossed. malay mo! :-)
if not, just try to catch the movies on video. that's your best bet!
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