According to dictionary.cambridge.org: "ancient" is "used to refer to the period in European history from the…
Just Another Pandora's Box (2010) - character travels in time to the Three Kingdoms period. Three Kingdoms lasted from 220 to 280 A.D. - so it is set in ancient times. So the town we see in this movie is an ancient town .
According to dictionary.cambridge.org: "ancient" is "used to refer to the period in European history from the earliest known societies to the end of the Roman Empire"
So if a story takes place before 476 A.D. then every town in it is an ancient town 🙂
Oops, I can't add anymore, so I'll just leave the titles in this comment: Missing (2024) Let's Go, JETS! From Small Town Girls to U.S. Champions?! (2017) Just Another Pandora's Box (2010) - public square
The story seemed interesting, but it also felt like an empty shell. It’s a strange movie. Honestly, I’m not sure what the message was - maybe something about how regrets over lost love can linger for a very long time.
The film is full of beautiful, vividly coloured scenes. The saturated visuals - especially of the desert - are stunning and pleasing to the eye, but they also leave behind a somewhat surreal, disconnected feeling.
The pacing is slow, but I didn’t find that to be a major issue. The real challenge was figuring out who’s who, and why there’s so much focus on a character who barely appears on screen.
I had a sip of wine, and by the end, I’d completely forgotten what the movie was about - so I had to rewatch it from the beginning 😉
The romance feelt more like an add-on - a bait to get people into theaters. The real focus is on Wah and Fly’s relationship, with Fly’s recklessness and desperate need to "be someone" driving most of the story.
I liked the overall story - each main character had an interesting arc. Honestly, Ivy Chen was the only one who truly moved me with her performance. Her scenes stood out the most. Ethan Juan and Mark Chao also did a solid job in their roles.
It's an average movie - nothing new, but nothing particularly bad either. If you're looking for something exciting, try walking on broken glass instead 😉
For me, the only highlight of this movie was Maris Racal looking great. If that’s enough of a reason for you to watch, go ahead - but keep your expectations low.
I liked this movie. It seems like a simple thriller at first, but it really requires you to think about what’s actually happening and what the story is truly about. Some scenes are included to keep the viewer from feeling completely lost, and by the end, the most important point is made clear. However, the movie still leaves you with some unanswered questions and assumptions about the main character's past.
I also appreciated the use of symbolism throughout the film - like the picture on the wall that changes with the story, the flowers and colors, the deer mask, and so on.
Three Kingdoms lasted from 220 to 280 A.D. - so it is set in ancient times.
So the town we see in this movie is an ancient town .
"ancient" is "used to refer to the period in European history from the earliest known societies to the end of the Roman Empire"
So if a story takes place before 476 A.D. then every town in it is an ancient town 🙂
I don't care that it's an erotic low quality bullsh*t film.
Where to watch? xD
Missing (2024)
Let's Go, JETS! From Small Town Girls to U.S. Champions?! (2017)
Just Another Pandora's Box (2010) - public square
It’s a strange movie. Honestly, I’m not sure what the message was - maybe something about how regrets over lost love can linger for a very long time.
The film is full of beautiful, vividly coloured scenes. The saturated visuals - especially of the desert - are stunning and pleasing to the eye, but they also leave behind a somewhat surreal, disconnected feeling.
The pacing is slow, but I didn’t find that to be a major issue. The real challenge was figuring out who’s who, and why there’s so much focus on a character who barely appears on screen.
I had a sip of wine, and by the end, I’d completely forgotten what the movie was about - so I had to rewatch it from the beginning 😉
The real focus is on Wah and Fly’s relationship, with Fly’s recklessness and desperate need to "be someone" driving most of the story.
Honestly, Ivy Chen was the only one who truly moved me with her performance. Her scenes stood out the most. Ethan Juan and Mark Chao also did a solid job in their roles.
If you're looking for something exciting, try walking on broken glass instead 😉
For me, the only highlight of this movie was Maris Racal looking great. If that’s enough of a reason for you to watch, go ahead - but keep your expectations low.
I also appreciated the use of symbolism throughout the film - like the picture on the wall that changes with the story, the flowers and colors, the deer mask, and so on.
Yes
Good Job - O A Ra