I appreciate a filmmaker's trying to present a story as realistically as possible, but scenes presented in "real time" can drag on and on. That said, all through "Yi Yi" the cinematography is lovely. There are several long takes that are absorbing. Cherish any scenes that feature the young boy Yang Yang, he is a lovely screen presence. The acting and writing are top drawer, but the entire experience felt clinical and cold. Others will warm to this movie - and it surely deserves to be seen - but the connection wasn't quite there for me.
Written 11/26/07
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