I am a 60 year old American male and I absolutely loved this movie. The story is so charming and all the actors are wonderful. I have watched this movie many times and it has one of the best, if not the best, ending I have ever seen. You really have to see the whole movie to appreciate the ending but it was so well written. I am a hopeless romantic and if you like romantic films, this is for you. There is a lot of comedy and some serious parts as well but the base of the film is about love and relationships and it has easily become my favorite film and believe me, I have been watching films for a long time!
This is one of my very favorite films, actually....it is a close second to "Our Times" but not far behind. One of the most delightful films I have seen. As a fan of classical piano, this was just an added bonus because it is a wonderful love story and not only between the main character and his love interest but also between him and his father. Wonderfully written and acted. I have heard some criticism on the male acting but to that I do not agree at all. Jay Chou is fine and let's remember, he is playing a student. I mean, let's not compare this acting to Laurence Olivier in Hamlet.......he is fine and I thought his performance was spot on. As were the girls, they were both so good....and charming. I watch this film over and over and for good reason. Even 60 year old males like myself like romantic films and this is certainly one of them! Oh yes, how could I forget......how cool were those school uniforms that the girls wore? Wow, did they look beautiful!
