When I Look Upon the Stars (1999)
Reviewed by: MilesC on 2000-03-18
Summary: Hsu Chi strikes again
This movie has a lot going for it; Leo Koo and Sam Lee are both good, (though Sam is underused in the second half)and the film has an entertainingly whimsical feel. But once again, Hsu Chi is up to her irritating cutesy antics. My opinion is further solidified: I no longer think of her as an uneven performer, I think of her as a hideously awful actress with a few fluke decent performances. The movie really takes a nose-dive in the second half, when she becomes the focus. Other than that, I was really enjoying the film until that point, other than for a few clumsy metaphors. Worth checking out, despite Hsu Chi. I'm sure her depraved fans will enjoy it even more.