This is an incredibly beautiful film. The photography is jaw dropping. Pick a handful of stills from "2046" at random and you'd have an amazing photo gallery. This film puts 99% of Hollywood movies to damn shame, solidifying [my opinion of] Hong Kong filmmaker Wong Kar Wai as one the best in our day. and thankful to be reminded of him. An allegory of love that weaves the writings of Chow with the characters and escapades in his own life, 2046 explores love in/and time/memory. A loosely linear plot leaves much to interpretation, and there's plenty of interesting plot details and frame composition for one to ponder. or the film student to write about :P I'm in love with the stark contrast of saturated colors split frame with dark shadows. It's tremendously affecting. and effective. 2046 is somewhat reminiscent of The Fountain (made later from another director fave Darren Aronofsky). Similar themes, comparable tone and photography... Beautiful film.
