A guy's life progressively goes to shit, in reverse order. Viel Spaß beim Stöbern. Un desarrollo poco convencional de la trama que termina por funcionar en la segunda mitad, presenta algunas escenas impactantes aunque no todos los personajes se lucen bien. „Cities of Last Things“ ist ein ebenso bedrückendes wie ungewöhnliches Drama, das von der Gegenwart ausgehend immer weiter in die Vergangenheit des Protagonisten vordringt. "Cities of Last Things is an ingenious puzzle about what happens off-camera, inviting us to play a temporal game in order to understand its purpose. We meet Zhang, depressed and lonely and we learn, throughout the rest of the film, how he wound up that way. Schauspielerisch einwandfreiTrotzdem fehlt irgendwie noch bisschen was. Dang, this was really sad. If only the narrative was on par with it’s visuals. It recasts the aggressor as victim and we see that he has been dealt the shittiest hand in life. Told in three sections working backwards through time, Cities of Last Things details pivotal nights in the life of Lao Zhang. Report this film, 68%YouTube (Netflix) review2019 list - Click HERE, Going into this movie completely blind of the plot/premise may cause confusion for some (as it did me). We meet Zhang, depressed and lonely and we learn, throughout the rest of the film, how he wound up that way. Really, this is the opening night film of the festival? Told in three sections working backwards through time, Cities of Last Things details pivotal nights in the life of Lao Zhang. I felt zero sympathy for the main character, who had serious anger management issues, and was also a major dumbass to boot. Once I locked in on what was actually happening, I started to emotionally respond to our hero’s journey. Genres. muss, sondern sich auf Häppchen beschränkt (? Also Paris seems to be a place where nobody is… Also Paris seems to be a place where nobody is… Places in Cities (1998) directed by Angela Schanelec • Reviews, film + cast • Letterboxd It is a timeless look. This is a story about a common man who has extraordinary events in his mundane life. Good soundtrack. If only the narrative was on par with it’s visuals. Except for a few too many shots of people contemplatively blowing out cigarette smoke, I'm more than happy with having discovered this movie. We start with the bitter end and the film rewinds the clock, as if to explain/excuse the main character's hostility. Film data from TMDb. As far as story goes it’s not really overarching it’s more three separate stories that happen to one dude. This Taiwanese film is currently dumped on Netflix that suggests it is a cheap genre take on futuristic Memento, which isn't what what you get at all. The roots of his sadness and happiness are revealed. Watched on Sunday September 6, 2020. Anything with more than 1,000 views on Letterboxd that’s longer…, Did you know that Netflix is the biggest Film-Distributor of 2018? There is no actual depth in any character and the plot... eh i guess there is some kind of plot here? Cities of Last Things (Trailer) Weitere Details. The first section takes place in the near-ish future where surveillance is jacked up to the point where everyone is implanted with a camera and drones fly around keeping order. Cities of Last Things ist ein Utopie & Dystopie aus dem Jahr 2018 von Wi Ding Ho mit Lu Huang, Louise Grinberg und Hong-Chi Lee. I understand the choice of reverse chronological order but it makes it hard to empathize with the character or the story overall... Good Wong Kar-Wai references, I guess, In which two hours of violence against women is somehow art. Audio. I can handle the truth. Amanda is using Letterboxd to share film reviews and lists with friends. This review may contain spoilers. Pretty good film, I found it interesting that it’s reverse chronological. Bild 1 von 13 zur Serie Cities of Last Things mit Hong-Chi Lee. We meet Zhang, depressed and lonely and we learn, throughout the rest of the film, how he wound up that way. TMDb I watched it with a few other colleagues after work one day and I think I was the only one who hated it, so I've been thinking a lot about it trying to figure out why. This is a story about a common man who has extraordinary events in his mundane life. I don't get the point of any of it, the cinematography is nice and Lee Hong Chi is good as always but all women are treated terribly and used merely to promote manpain and the Dystopian premise and reverse chronology gimmick are just there to make the movie considered edgy. Huang Lu; Louise Grinberg; Lee Hong-chi; Ivy Yin; Linda Jui-chi Liu; Jack Kao; Ding Ning; Shih Chin-hang; Shih Ming-shuai; Tuan Chun-hao; Hsia Ching-ting; Eric Tu; Kenny Kuo; Hsieh Chang-ying; Joey Yu; Igor Kovic; Release muss, sondern sich auf Häppchen beschränkt (? Once again, if you are unaware of this through the first few scenes; I guarantee your experience will be a jumbled one. Mittlerweile ja gar nicht mehr so super außergewöhnlich, einen Film auf diese Weise zu machen.. mit mehreren in sich abgeschlossenen Teilen, die dann aufeinander Bezug nehmen. Just felt that it fell short with each act. Too slow for its own good, or at least for my own good. Along the way unlikely encounters lead to a couple that intends to run away together, a boss in a relationship with his employee’s wife, and a mother who fears she is a bad influence on her son. Report this film, 68%YouTube (Netflix) review2019 list - Click HERE, Going into this movie completely blind of the plot/premise may cause confusion for some (as it did me). English, Spanish, French, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese. I think I liked this a bit more than most around here. Now that the SGIFF screening has sold out, I can finally complain about this film. Den Mittelteil mochte ich sehr mit seinen langen Kamerafahrten, den schönen Bildern und der langsamen aber eindringlichen Erzählweise, die sehr gefühlvoll vorgetragen wird. It is also an interesting take because fogs over what kind of movie this is. The film is told (completely) out of chronological order. - aber ich bin auch kein Filmemacher, also kp wie einfach es tatsächlich ist), Die einzelnen Teile sind jedenfalls sehr stimmig, optisch ansprechend, oft dunkel und kalt. We start with the bitter end and the film rewinds the clock, as if to explain/excuse the main character's hostility. The film depicts the protagonist's turns of events in three eras, three seasons, three nights, in the same city, as told with reverse chronology. Our characters just go about living in this environment and the story is about them. As sympathetic as…. 2018 | 16 | 1h 46m | Independent Movies. It's no spoiler to say that the film plays out three episodes of suffering in reverse chronology. All through the first section…. Am I going cuckoo or does Jack Kao look like a Taiwanese Javier Bardem? Review by fabik1995. It starts with the end of our hero’s story and works its way to the beginning, in three distinct parts. 1,804 films watched. All through the first section…. In a dystopian tale unfolding in reverse chronology, a man with a complicated past takes revenge on the individuals who wronged him decades ago. Entdecke hier alle Listen von Usern zu Cities of Last Things oder erstelle doch gleich selber eine Liste. 601 films watched. This Taiwanese film is currently dumped on Netflix that suggests it is a cheap genre take on futuristic Memento, which isn't what what you get at all. As far as story goes it’s not really overarching it’s more three separate stories that happen to one dude. Except for a few too many shots of people contemplatively blowing out cigarette smoke, I'm more than happy with having discovered this movie. Now, I wasn’t on board with his decisions every…. Fragt sich nur, wozu eigentlich? 2018 | TV-MA | 1h 46m | Dramas. Favorites: Incendies (2010), Annie Hall (1977), The Hateful Eight (2015), Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964). o filme tem um visual incrível, o granulado e a estética é impecável ao meu gosto. Some peoples lives are just shit.Very relatable movie. More details at Please…, Updated: April 30, 2021 View More Lists Follow Me, This list compiles the films from this Wikipedia page and should…, جميع الافلام الاسيوية الى تابعتها مرتبة حسب التقيم. Luis_989’s review published on Letterboxd: 65/100. Ariel uses Letterboxd to share film reviews and lists. ‘幸福城市’ Utilises melodrama and clichéd motifs way too often; it feels like a third-rate Wong Kar-wai lookalike. 923 films watched. Made by fans in Auckland, New Zealand. Favorites: The Thing (1982), 300 (2006), Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969), Crank (2006). The film expertly combines the three acts to slowly shape out the story of the protagonist's life without revealing too much and still leaving room for free interpretation. Of course there are a lot of duds in…, **this is just movies ----- inspired by all the lists like this for other sites because they’re my fav way…, Every movie that gets a wide/Streaming service release (in the US) in 2019 RANKED from my most favorite to least…, 1-398: Feature Films 399-560: Documentaries 561-605: Specials 606-927: Feature films (Exclusive International Distribution) 928-938: Documentaries (Exclusive International Distribution) 939-962: Specials…, The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF, stylized as tiff) is one of the largest publicly attended film festivals in the…, abusive relationships; bitter longings; conflicted emotions; doomed romances; deteriorating marriages; eternal regrets; forbidden passions; inevitable disappointments; inexplicable desires; irreparable heartbreaks;…, The original list seems to have gone, so here's a replacement list which I'm sure many will find helpful. Definitely worth a watch to come to your own conclusion. I think there are certain aspects of the film that don't pan out in the intended way due to the films sheer ambition, but there are a lot of great things here as well. Told in three sections working backwards through time, Cities of Last Things details pivotal nights in the life of Lao Zhang. Anything with more than 1,000 views on Letterboxd that’s longer…, Did you know that Netflix is the biggest Film-Distributor of 2018? It didn't add much to the film and honestly I think it just looked out of place in relation to the "point" of the film. Cities of Last Things. The sci-fi part was interesting until we went back to his past which is equivalent to our present (?). Mobile site. Enfim um filme chinês muito bom porém alguns pontos difíceis de engolir. It recasts the aggressor as victim and we see that he has been dealt the shittiest hand in life. Starring: Jack Kao, Hong-Chi Lee, Louise Grinberg. Starring: Jack Kao, Hong-Chi Lee, Louise Grinberg. o filme tem um visual incrível, o granulado e a estética é impecável ao meu gosto. This poignant, riveting, charming, occasionally funny and…. Mix the cinematic style of Wong Kar Wai with the mystery of Chang Dong Lee and add some elements from BR2049: End result Cities of Last Things. The film expertly combines the three acts to slowly shape out the story of the protagonist's life without revealing too much and still leaving room for free interpretation. Directed by Wi Ding Ho. As sympathetic as…. Mas nao da pra nao perceber o quanto as mulheres são o foco no filme inteiro, mostra a prostituição do inicio ao fim e tb mostra uma terrivel imagem sobre elas. I understand the choice of reverse chronological order but it makes it hard to empathize with the character or the story overall... Good Wong Kar-Wai references, I guess, In which two hours of violence against women is somehow art. Gradually we understand the relationships that influenced who the man is now. Un desarrollo poco convencional de la trama que termina por funcionar en la segunda mitad, presenta algunas escenas impactantes aunque no todos los personajes se lucen bien. Split into three distinct time periods, each centred on the character Zhang, an ex-cop. Fragt sich nur, wozu eigentlich? 525 films watched. I love a good sad movie that makes you feel like there's no hope in this world and that we're all going to end up lonely.. and this just hit all the right notes for me. Mobile site. TMDb Once again, if you are unaware of this through the first few scenes; I guarantee your experience will be a jumbled one. Ein bisschen Black Mirror gibt es auch. Watched Aug 02, 2019. aprilxiong’s review published on Letterboxd: Gratuitous violence, gratuitous sex, gratuitous timeline gimmicks. brabara uses Letterboxd to share film reviews and lists. Mix the cinematic style of Wong Kar Wai with the mystery of Chang Dong Lee and add some elements from BR2049: End result Cities of Last Things. JOIN NOW. This is one aspect I liked about it. Cities of Last Things. I don't get the point of any of it, the cinematography is nice and Lee Hong Chi is good as always but all women are treated terribly and used merely to promote manpain and the Dystopian premise and reverse chronology gimmick are just there to make the movie considered edgy. The lighting is gritty, the aspect ratio is super slim making you focus on each intricate character, but what I love most is the grainy texture. Did you know that Netflix is the biggest Film-Distributor of 2018? Due to that narrative structure, much of what happens on screen doesn't seem to make sense, but as time passes and the knot begins to unravel, this dark and ambitious vision demonstrates its strengths. This heavily reminds me of Porto, any Gaspar Noé film, or Fallen Angels, great compliments. Watched Jul 11, 2020. fabik1995’s review published on Letterboxd: Den Mittelteil mochte ich sehr mit seinen langen Kamerafahrten, den schönen Bildern und der langsamen aber eindringlichen Erzählweise, die sehr gefühlvoll vorgetragen wird. Watched on Sunday November 22, 2020. Cities of Last Things (2018) Changhe Films In drei Episoden — Vergangenheit, Gegenwart und Zukunft, aber in umgekehrter Reihenfolge — erzählt „Cities of Last Things“ von einem Mann, der vor den Trümmern seiner Existenz und seiner Ehe steht und zu ergründen versucht, wie es dazu kommen konnte. Slow moving and stylish noir-y drama. Watched by Amanda Santos. Mittlerweile ja gar nicht mehr so super außergewöhnlich, einen Film auf diese Weise zu machen.. mit mehreren in sich abgeschlossenen Teilen, die dann aufeinander Bezug nehmen. Cities of Last Things. I’m sick of sorting through concerts, series, and other non-movies. Letícia uses Letterboxd to share film reviews and lists. japes uses Letterboxd to share film reviews and lists. It's been a while Netflix, it has been a while. Jul 16, 2019. List of Original Films Distributed by Netflix, TIFF - Toronto International Film Festival (1976 -2020). This is a story about a common man who has extraordinary events in his mundane life. Dieser Film ist … Anspruchsvoll. Good well written character though. Enfim um filme chinês muito bom porém alguns pontos difíceis de engolir. This heavily reminds me of Porto, any Gaspar Noé film, or Fallen Angels, great compliments. This poignant, riveting, charming, occasionally funny and…. The Half of It, 2020 - ★★★ Watched on Thursday September 24, 2020. Film data from TMDb. I can handle the truth. JOIN NOW. The film is told (completely) out of chronological order. In most cases, such narrative experimentation can fall flat and have no effect on the story, but in this case it actually hurts the story and makes the…. Perfect pacing in a story told in reverse. Lady Bird, 2017 - ★★★★★ Watched on Saturday October 31, 2020. The ending of one segment is the beginning of a new one, though it is something from the past. Marco uses Letterboxd to share film reviews and lists. Join here. Lee Hong Chi Jack Kao Louise Grinberg Ding Ning Huang Lu Linda Liu Chang Kuo-Chu Shih Chin-Hang Ivy Yin, Changhe Films Ivanhoe Pictures Rumble Fish Productions, 107 mins Directed by Wi Ding Ho. a narrativa eu nao entendi mas no todo consegui admirar a cronologia inversa, a ficcao cientifica do primeiro capítulo é genial, pra mim a melhor parte é a do policial voce fica intrigado e sente junto com ele todo o atormento que se passa durante as cenas. Darkest Hour, 2017 - ★★½. Die Puzzleteile setzen sich so nach und nach zu dem Porträt eines gebrochenen Mannes zusammen und zeigt auf, wie uns einzelne Ereignisse und Erfahrungen zu dem machen, der wir sind – ob wir es wollen oder nicht. Film events played out in reverse chronology? GIMMICK; it looks.. like a normal film? Besetzung. Did you know that Netflix is the biggest Film-Distributor of 2018? SGIFF: This year we have all women directed films in our feature competition and an all female short film competition jury2 min later~SGIFF Opening Night Film: sympathize with this dude killing his wife cos he had a shitty mom; women are the cause of men's woes. This is a miserable movie that I did not enjoy. Ashley Jane’s review published on Letterboxd: This review may contain spoilers. Heart throbbing brutal honesty by Wi Ding Ho. I don't know how else to explain this plot. IMDb Am I going cuckoo or does Jack Kao look like a Taiwanese Javier Bardem? Der Rest besteht aus zu verkopfter Dramaturgie und umgedrehter Chronologie, was interessant ist, allerdings einige Emotionen im Keim erstickt. Slow moving and stylish noir-y drama. This is a story about a common man who has extraordinary events in his mundane life. The ending of one segment is the beginning of a new one, though it is something from the past. On the search for friends and boy-friends she strays lonely in different cities. The roots of his sadness and happiness are revealed. Watch all you want. I don't think I can say whether i liked this or not cause i'm not fully sure. It's been a while Netflix, it has been a while. Cast. Made by fans in Auckland, New Zealand. With Jack Kao, Hong-Chi Lee, Louise Grinberg, Ning Ding. The Deep Blue Sea, 2011 - ★★★½. GIMMICK; it looks.. like a normal film? Watched on Friday October 9, 2020. SGIFF: This year we have all women directed films in our feature competition and an all female short film competition jury2 min later~SGIFF Opening Night Film: sympathize with this dude killing his wife cos he had a shitty mom; women are the cause of men's woes. It adds tension like if a thick atmosphere surrounds the entire film. It is also an interesting take because fogs over what kind of movie this is. Cities of Last Things. In most cases, such narrative experimentation can fall flat and have no effect on the story, but in this case it actually hurts the story and makes the…. The lighting is gritty, the aspect ratio is super slim making you focus on each intricate character, but what I love most is the grainy texture. Den Mittelteil mochte ich sehr mit seinen langen Kamerafahrten, den schönen Bildern und der langsamen aber eindringlichen Erzählweise, die sehr gefühlvoll vorgetragen wird. Cities of Last Things 2018 ★★★½ . Lee Hong Chi Jack Kao Louise Grinberg Ding Ning Huang Lu Linda Liu Chang Kuo-Chu Shih Chin-Hang Ivy Yin, Changhe Films Ivanhoe Pictures Rumble Fish Productions, 107 mins This was pretty bad, sadly. This review may contain spoilers. Heart throbbing brutal honesty by Wi Ding Ho. Cities Of Last Things ein Film von Wi-ding Ho mit Jack Kao, Lee Hong-Chi. Mas nao da pra nao perceber o quanto as mulheres são o foco no filme inteiro, mostra a prostituição do inicio ao fim e tb mostra uma terrivel imagem sobre elas. There is no review for this diary entry. The first section doesn't go overboard in predicting the future, mainly takes concepts that already exist and extends them to logical areas - self driving buses, phones that are basically a sheet of glass that require no touch, bigger drones... etc.…. Good well written character though. Morris Yang’s review published on Letterboxd: A very, very flawed film. A guy's life progressively goes to shit, in reverse order. Seemingly disparate elements are woven together beginning with a former police officer who is depressed and wandering Taipei streets at night, stalking his ex-wife and committing violent acts. Too slow for its own good, or at least for my own good. Cities of Last Things is a film that takes place chronologically in reverse. Cities of Last Things 2018 ★★ Watched Dec 23, 2018. Of all things? Cities of Last Things is a co-production of companies from Taiwan, China, France and the United States. Of all things? GIMMICK. Cities of Last Things 2018 ★★★½ . This film was empty - had nothing interesting to say. The first section doesn't go overboard in predicting the future, mainly takes concepts that already exist and extends them to logical areas - self driving buses, phones that are basically a sheet of glass that require no touch, bigger drones... etc.…. Pretty good film, I found it interesting that it’s reverse chronological. © Letterboxd Limited. ‘幸福城市’ The first … Add a review? The first section takes place in the near-ish future where surveillance is jacked up to the point where everyone is implanted with a camera and drones fly around keeping order. I think I liked this a bit more than most around here. I don't think I can say whether i liked this or not cause i'm not fully sure. Ein bisschen Black Mirror gibt es auch. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Moreover, in each chapter, the director dazzlingly combines genres, where Wong Kar-wai-style love stories cohabit with science fiction, film noir and Jia Zhang-ke action film plots such as A Touch of Sin and Ash Is Purest White" // CINEUROPA . GIMMICK. Really, this is the opening night film of the festival? It is true the first big chunk of the film takes place in the near future, in a dystopian city where the government has extreme control over the population. Schauspielerisch einwandfreiTrotzdem fehlt irgendwie noch bisschen was. Please…, Updated: April 30, 2021 View More Lists Follow Me, This list compiles the films from this Wikipedia page and should…, جميع الافلام الاسيوية الى تابعتها مرتبة حسب التقيم. First of all: shooting on expired 35mm film stock as a marketing ploy? Watched Apr 12, 2020. I think there are certain aspects of the film that don't pan out in the intended way due to the films sheer ambition, but there are a lot of great things here as well. I love a good sad movie that makes you feel like there's no hope in this world and that we're all going to end up lonely.. and this just hit all the right notes for me. - aber ich bin auch kein Filmemacher, also kp wie einfach es tatsächlich ist), Die einzelnen Teile sind jedenfalls sehr stimmig, optisch ansprechend, oft dunkel und kalt. I’m sick of sorting through concerts, series, and other non-movies. The film depicts the protagonist's turns of events in three eras, three seasons, three nights, in the same city, as told with reverse chronology. Letterboxd - nat. © Letterboxd Limited. Cities of Last Things 2018 ★★★★ Rewatched Mar 12 , 2021 Des Saint’s review published on Letterboxd: It didn't add much to the film and honestly I think it just looked out of place in relation to the "point" of the film. It took me a bit to adjust to what was actually happening with our main character. The characters are portrayed wonderfully and the shots look so beautiful. Mandarin - Audio Description, Mandarin [Original] Untertitel. It adds tension like if a thick atmosphere surrounds the entire film. In a dystopian tale unfolding in reverse chronology, a man with a complicated past takes revenge on the individuals who wronged him decades ago. Man bekommt bisschen das Gefühl, dass man es sich dadurch einfacher gemacht hat, weil man ja nicht einen kompletten Film lang spielen, drehen, schneiden, scripten etc. In this style nothing gets old, every character is interesting and riddled with humanistic flaws. List of Original Films Distributed by Netflix, TIFF - Toronto International Film Festival (1976 -2020). I can handle the truth. Along the way unlikely encounters lead to a couple that intends to run away together, a boss in a relationship with his employee’s wife, and a mother who fears she is a bad influence on her son. IMDb This was pretty bad, sadly. This film had potential. Once I locked in on what was actually happening, I started to emotionally respond to our hero’s journey. 2018 Favorites: Parasite (2019), The Handmaiden (2016), Cities of Last Things (2018), Better Days (2019). Now that the SGIFF screening has sold out, I can finally complain about this film.
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