by pjshimmer » Sat May 26, 2001 6:32 am
Even though I have not seen some of these movies I chose to be in my MOST CONTROVERSIAL MOVIES IN HK CINEMA list, I have gathered enough information, seen enough reviews, and heard enough comments on them to know just how controversial they really are:<br><br>1. Chunking Express - Wong Kar Wai's most controversial movie. Why? no clue; haven't seen it yet.<br><br>2. Ashes of Time - another controversy-holder from WKW. Personally I don't really like this guy, but he does make some good movies once in a while.<br><br>3. Once Upon A Time in China 1 - man is this movie a tough one. So many people like it when you got just as many dispise it. I will tell you that this is probably the best movie I have ever seen in my life, but that is just my opinion. I just watched it with my mom tonight (first time she watched it; I've seen it plenty of times before), and she thought it was absolutely trash until the last 30 minutes or so, which is pretty close to my premier reaction. This movie is definitely not made for everyone, but I highly recommend it.<br><br>4. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon - not surprisingly.<br><br>5. Storm Riders - Most people love it, however, there are some who hate it. I'm certainly NOT one who doesn't love it.<br><br>6. Saviour of the Soul - another one that's been debated here.<br><br>7. Bullet in the Head - yup...<br><br>8. Island on Fire - so many opposing opinions...<br><br><br>Did I miss anything...? Of course! That's why I want you to tell me what you think are the most controversial movies in HK history. =)<br><br>
<b>"Film will only become an art when its materials are as inexpensive as pencil and paper."</b> -- Jean Cocteau
What's a good movie? <b>"You may love it; you may hate it. But let him who is not a ghost dare say that he has felt nothing."</b>