Stolen Love (2001)
Reviewed by: Stardust on 2002-07-27
Summary: Two Reasons To Watch The Movie
Raymond Lam makes his movie debut after filming two successful TVB series. As a newcomer, his acting skills are pretty good, and it's very possible that he'll have a great career ahead in the business. And, he's not bad looking either.

Rain Li, on the other hand, can't act. I guess she's up-and-rising in HK, so that's why she was chosen for the role.

The storyline is pretty simple, but a little exaggerated. A pretty boy loses his creativity and is replaced by the image of a stranger in his mind after an accident, and he tries to track her down to regain his talent. Along the way, these two strangers turn from enemies to lovers.

There's actually a twist to the story, around 3/4 into the movie, that throws the audience into confusion. I found myself asking if this was a joke. A totally different ending may have worked better, and be more realistic. But then, on the other hand, this twist is what made the story original, a make-it-or-break-it risk by the filmmakers.

There was barely any chemistry between the two stars. Rain has difficulty expressing her emotions, which is probably the main reason why. She and Raymond do look cute and sweet together, though.

There's one romantic scene in the movie that clearly deserves recognition: Raymond making paper planes fly up an old building for Rain. It was beautifully filmed, the two stars looked good, and it was the only time where an ounce of chemistry existed. It's one of the best original romantic scenes I've seen in movies.

Overall, Rain/Raymond fans would love the movie. As for the others, expect a bittersweet romantic movie with an awkward/unexpected twist that can throw you off board on determining the movie's genre. For those looking for real acting, you'll find some good talents, but definitely not from Rain.

Rating: 10/10 (Watch it for that one romantic scene and Raymond)
Reviewer Score: 10







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