Mr. Cinema (DVD) (US Version) DVD Region All

Ronald Cheng (Actor) | Anthony Wong (Actor) | Karen Mok (Actor) | Teresa Mo (Actor)

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Kevin Kennedy
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August 28, 2009

Colorful and convincing family saga Customer Review Rated Bad 8 - 8 out of 10

The sprawling family saga "Mr. Cinema" wears its big heart on its sleeve and its all to the good. Anthony Wong stars as Zhou, a projectionist at a theatre that features patriotic films from the mainland. Zhou has swallowed the mainland's propaganda whole and earnestly yearns for the day when he can visit Tiananmen Square. Unfortunately for Zhou's family, his earnest leftishness leads to a hard life, stuck living in a ramshackle, leaking rooftop shack. Zhou is oblivious to the impact of his relentless do-gooder lifestyle on his wife and son. Teresa Mo shines as the long-suffering wife whose uncomplaining penny-pinching manages to keep food on the table and clothes on their backs.

Zhou's son Chong (Ronald Cheng) scrambles from dead-end job to dead-end job, with countless failed business ventures in between. His education in the "worker's school" to which his father consigned him has left him ill-prepared for the challenges of life, but his inner drive and optimism keep pushing him to find success ... as does his lifelong desire to win the hand of his childhood sweetheart (Karen Mok), who, now that she has attended college in the US, Chong fears is too far above him.

"Mr. Cinema" overcomes its formulaic structure with a story that rings true, lots of entertaining comic relief, and a host of compelling performances by its fine cast. Anthony Wong, in particular, gives a beautifully modulated, utterly believable performance as the projectionist who realizes too late what his political faith has cost his family. Not everything in the film works. For example, some episodes -- the SARS epidemic, for example -- seem to be inserted not to advance the story, but simply to note the event. It also requires a suspension of disbelief to see Karen Mok and Ronald Cheng, who respectively were 36 and 34 years old at the time of filming, playing kids just graduating from high school. But these are quibbles. I found "Mr. Cinema" to be a thoroughly honest and enchanting movie and I recommend it very highly.

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July 8, 2008

This customer review refers to Mr. Cinema (DVD) (Hong Kong Version)

Ever been to Hong Kong? Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10

If you live, lived, or have visited Hong Kong, this is one movie that you will surely appreciate. Mr. Cinema is a mix of drama, history, culture, love, and the people of Hong Kong. What amazed me in this movie is its ability to move and engage me deep in its plot, and yet largely entertain me, and reinforce my impressions of Hong Kong at the same time. Fantastic actors, excellent phasing, and great choice of cinematic locations.

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Nancee
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November 13, 2007

This customer review refers to Mr. Cinema (DVD) (Hong Kong Version)

Definately one of the best Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10

This is one of the best films i have seen. The way it was shot and the music used really gives you the old-ish feeling despite it being shot in 2006/7. It takes you back in time and tells a story of a man, Mr. Cinema. But in actual fact there were lots of 'Mr. Cinema's', how life was and how life is now. The difference in 40 years is shown and the history of HK as well, it is like a documentary showing us things that us too young could not see. It is a touching story and definately worth watching. It's only £6! surely you can give it a try =]

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September 26, 2007

$14.99 for a true photo album Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10

There really are people such as Mr. Cinema. I have had them on both sides of my family. If only they had listened to Deng Xiao Ping when he told everyone it was okay to get rich. These good people would give the shirt off their backs and wrongly sacrificed their children's opportunities to help fellow Chinese because they were traumatized by the war and the subsequent exile so they funneled their damage into helping others. This movie is easy to watch so don't avoid it if you are afraid of being depressed. It might make you feel better that someone else understands and knows how it goes.

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