2046

I'm making good on my resolution to watch my DVD's and Blu-Ray's instead of getting constantly side-tracked by Netflix.

Last night I bust out 2046. I don't think I've seen this more than once since the theatre so it was time for a refresh.

It made a LOT more sense this time around. Reality and recollection were totally different. I had thought it was more complicated than it really is. It's actually pretty linear. It's also more of a literal sequel to In the Mood for Love than I remembered. I have a shitty memory, so none of this should be shocking to anyone reading this.

Anyway, 2046 is Wong Kar-Wai's follow up to ITMFL, like I said. It's set in 60's Hong-Kong. The soundtrack is probably one of my all time most listened to albums in iTunes. The visuals are typical Christopher Doyle; lush, saturated...breath-taking. When you watch 2046 you get echoes of everything that Kar-Wai has done prior. You feel everything from Ashes of Time to ITMFL. His signature is all over it. It's great.

Obviously I love Kar-Wai, and I'd highly suggest anyone watch this right after they watch ITMFL. I think they make good companion-pieces.

Wong makes movies about lost love. What's heavier than that?


I'll leave you with one of my all time favorite songs: