Victor Chen

Victor Chen

An omnivorous cinephile.
Spending the rest of my life watching films.
Vive le Cinéma! 📽🍿

Favorite films

  • The Tree of Life
  • Chungking Express
  • Yi Yi
  • Perfect Days

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  • Sepet

    ★★★★★

  • Destruction before Construction: the Making of Ne Zha 2

    ★★★

  • Ne Zha 2

    ★★★★

  • See Through

    ★★★

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  • Sepet

    Sepet

    ★★★★★

    Sepet is the only Malaysian film which I can watch countless times and still be moved and inspired in the most genuine and loving ways. The late Yasmin Ahmad is a true Malaysian gem. And the story of Orked and Jason will forever live on. This time around watched this film with a small movie club and we had a wonderful exchange and discussion after.

  • Destruction before Construction: the Making of Ne Zha 2

    Destruction before Construction: the Making of Ne Zha 2

    ★★★

    A fascinating inside look into the impressive feat of the making of "Ne Zha 2".

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  • The Last Dance

    The Last Dance

    ★★★★½

    Despite being a little preachy and quote-y (the norm in Chinese-language film writing), it is a rare gem of recent Hong Kong cinema with a daring take on the themes of death and traditions. It is also an earnest and moving depiction of relationship dynamics, as well as a thought-provoking social commentary on the Hong Kong society. A fascinating combo of Dayo Wong and Michael Hui as comedians acting in dramatic roles. The MPV is Michelle Wai as the heart of the narrative. Also, it is a very well shot and paced film, with gorgeous cinematography and assuring editing and direction.

  • Love Letter

    Love Letter

    ★★★★

    Shunji Iwai’s classic is a melodramatic romantic comedy that pulls sentimental heartstrings of nostalgia and a bygone era of writing letters, or a ‘love’ letter in this case. It’s a timeless crowd pleaser.

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