"In the Mood for Love" - I could watch Tony Leung and Maggie Cheung all day; unfortunately, this movie felt as though it was going to go on all day. I liked the story (their spouses are having an affair), but it was just too darn slow. I hit PAUSE and went to bed but had no desire to turn it back on the next day, so I don't even know how it ended.
"The Hudsucker Proxy" - For the life of me, I can't figure out how I missed this one all these years. I love everything the Coen brothers have ever done, and I love Tim Robbins (Paul Newman ain't bad, neither). Anyhow, it didn't disappoint. If you're a fan of Joel and Ethan's brand of out-there comedy and surrealism, you're in for a treat. This also had a very "Brazil"-like feel to it.
Karen,
Oh,please give In the Mood for Love another chance! I know what you mean about it being slow, but it really stuck with me when over. I thought about it for days. Tony Leung is amazing. His face is so expressive. 2046, the follow-up was not as good, but I'm glad I saw it.
Lynn
Posted by: lynn loomis | November 07, 2005 at 07:17 PM
Oh, phooey, I already returned it to Netflix! But maybe I will reconsider. I did love both Leung and Cheung, but the pace was deadly.
Posted by: Karen | November 07, 2005 at 10:18 PM
Sure, sure, Newman's great in that.
I've got the Coen's Blood Simple coming in this week.
Posted by: Mark | November 07, 2005 at 11:10 PM
The Hudsucker Proxy is SUCH a sleeper! I love it - note perfect for the time period, it was great training for Robbins' role in Shawshank Redemption. Jennifer Jason Leigh did a great Hepburn impression and I can only wonder what happened to the Coens between this film and Barton Fink (which I hated.
"You know .. for kids!'
Posted by: Joel | November 07, 2005 at 11:13 PM
Loved, loved, LOVED Hudsucker Proxy!! We've seen it several times, and still love it!
Posted by: Cmaine | November 10, 2005 at 01:35 PM