tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18360914.post115050175190893233..comments2024-03-25T16:57:51.919+00:00Comments on Bina007 Movie Reviews: DUMPLINGS/GAAU JI - abortions are yummyBina007http://www.blogger.com/profile/01622085135305501711noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18360914.post-1150531048706350572006-06-17T07:57:00.000+00:002006-06-17T07:57:00.000+00:00As Nik said, this movie is not a horror flick as t...As Nik said, this movie is not a horror flick as the marketing would have you believe, but it IS horrifying. It is also a dark and intelligent satire on the superficiality of modern society and hypocrisy of what can and can't be killed and eaten. The movie is essentially a glorious two-hander between Bai Ling and Miriam Yeung. I was honestly surprised by Bai Ling's brilliant portrayal of the vulgar, physically intense dumpling-cook. And Miriam Yeung brings real pathos to the role of Mrs Li - trapped in a loveless marriage and wearing a succession of lurid Hermes handbags and scarves. Seriously, did this production have sponsorship or did they just buy all those Kelly bags?! Two other gifts are the small role by Tony Yeung Ka Fa. He has been aged with the help of make-up and hair-dye for this role but brings the same edgy-cool that we saw in his role as Big D in ELECTION/HAK SE WUI. But for me, the biggest thrill is the cinematography of Chris Doyle. Known to most as the guy who shot IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE AND 2046, we get all his trademark shots in the flick. Technically masterful, no one makes women look better, photographs sex more sensitively or honestly, or picks up on the detritus of modern life more lovingly. See this film if for nothing other than his photography.Bina007https://www.blogger.com/profile/01622085135305501711noreply@blogger.com