The reviewer Foldees is like a seer. I watched the movie almost six years later, but the way Foldees described the movie is how I would describe it too.
The story is indeed ordinary...quite formulaic at that, but it was like a travelogue for me. I am quite familiar with Hong Kong. There was a time when I knew the place like it was the back of my hand, but LOST FOR WORDS let me see places I have never been to. I also appreciated Hong Kong more, and the movie is making me wish I were there right now.
I just don't think I could lie down the floor of the cable car. Gosh. My imagination would go wild. What if it would crack and I would fall down? Thankfully, Anna calmed Michael's nerves.
I like the chemistry between GRACE HUANG and SEAN FERRIS. It was also such a delight to watch WILL YUN LEE. He is such a natural.
The supporting characters were good too, especially JOMAN CHIANG who plays Mei Mei.
Foldees, I am not trying to copy your review. It's just that I agree with you almost a 100%.
It's not the best movie ever produced, but I had fun watching it. I also love their journey to Baoshan, Shanghai. I haven't been there, so it was great to learn about it, see the sights, et cetera, et cetera.
Do I recommend this movie?
Hmm, I like it a notch higher than Foldees, so I guess I could recommend it, but it's an acquired taste.
For me, at the very least, the movie is worth one's time.
I have been celebrating the Lunar New Year for years, but I still learned a lot from this film.
There's also a thing about honour, and for me that's a good thing.
:-)
