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  • 2046 (2004)
    Review preview for 2046

    Moments are frozen into memory in a way that overrides context.

    Chris · 4.5 out of 5
    A trip to a place where the past remains unchanged - but is it all in the mind?
  • Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
    Mystical epic sees warriors go on quest to recover a stolen sword.
  • The Grandmaster (2013)
    Review preview for The Grandmaster

    Wong Kar Wai knows how to frame faces like no other, with embroidered collars, white straw fedoras, a rowdy monkey, cotton flowers and words escaping lips that are like song.

    Anne-Katrin Titze · 5 out of 5
    The story of Ip Man, the martial arts master who trained Bruce Lee.
  • Hero (2002)
    Review preview for Hero

    Every cinematic trick in the book to make Hero's violence as sexy as a car commercial

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 3 out of 5
    Visually ravishing fable of maverick warriors in ancient China.
  • Memoirs Of A Geisha (2005)
    Review preview for Memoirs Of A Geisha

    This a memorable film, luxurious and intense.

    Stephen McMorland · 4 out of 5
    The grooming of the most famous geisha in Japan.
  • Purple Butterfly (2003)
    Review preview for Purple Butterfly

    Ye Lou's visual style is that of a photographer's romantic vision, yet without flair.

    Scott Macdonald · 2 out of 5
    Secret loves and violent action of resistance fighters in Shanghai during the Japanese occupation.

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