GenXGirl’s Film Reviews
509 Films have been rated or reviewed by GenXGirl.
Spider (2002)
Spider, a highly disturbed man, having been institutionalised for many years, ends up in a halfway house. But his mental state is only exacerbated (and explained) when he revisits his childhood neighbourhood. Haunting tale that leaves you guessing.
American Beauty (1999)
Despite appearing the picture–perfect upper suburban family, Lester, a man who feels completely dead inside, has a wife and daughter who despise him, Dig deeper & it's a domestic tragedy. Laced with black humour & thought–provoking.
Ice Storm, The (1997)- Two upper–class suburban families dealing with the changing times, a introspective and self–indulgent era, in which parents absolve themselves of responsibility for guiding their children while they explore free love and 'key parties'. Chilling.
Wedding Banquet, The (1993)- Successful New Yorker Wai Tung & his partner Simonare are blissfully happy, only that his Taiwanese family don't know he's gay. To appease them he arranges a sham marriage to Wei Wei, a sexy go–getter in need of a green card. Hilarious, a real classic.
Eat Drink Man Woman (1994)- A family story about a Taiwanese chef, Chu & his three rebellious daughters, through the meals he serves his family. As relationships sour and break down, he concocts a sure–fire recipe that'll bring his family back together. Surprising & quite delicious
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$20$15 
Yi Yi (A One and a Two) (1999)- Chronicles the life of a large Taiwanese family – begins with a wedding, a birth in the middle & ends with a funeral. Then there's Yang Yang, the little boy of the family who's able to expose the nature of truth & exploration in a way only a child could
Memoirs Of A Geisha (2005)- Chiyo, a young girl from the country who grows to become one of the most celebrated geisha in pre–war Japan. Americanised for a mass audience, but still worth seeing for its extraordinary acting and lush cinematography.
Joy Luck Club, The (1993)- Story of four Chinese mothers and their American born daughters, and how the distinct cultural chasm in their upbringing play into their daily lives. The flashbacks into the young lives of each mother is masterful storytelling. A tearjerker.
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$20$15 
Chinese Box (1998)
John, a British journalist living in Hong Kong for 20 years, deeply inlove with Chinese nightclub owner Vivian & obsessed with filming a young street–wise punk Jean. Set against the 90s Chinese take–over of Hong Kong. Hands down my favourite Chinese film.
In the Mood for Love (2000)- Chow, a newspaper editor, and his wife move into a new appartment. He finds himself drawn to a neighbour, Li–zhen, wife of an often absent businessman. Only to discover their respective spouses are having an affair. Exquisitely beautiful & very moody.
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