But if it's his first foray into kung fu, I have to say it's beautiful and stunning (in true Wong Kar Wai fashion). And even the choreography mixed into the direction, everything was done very proper and meant to impress us audience.
Tony Leung has become the only Chinese actor that I will constantly look out for his work. His talent has gotten better as he gotten older, and he is a true talent and veteran in this art.
Zhang Ziyi's first sparring session with Leung was a little unrealistic because of her mouth which failed to act as if she was fighting even though it was a friendly spar. That took me out of the movie a little bit.
And in true Wong Kar Wai fashion, there were things that I didn't understand. A big part was Chang Chen's character who only had about 3 but long scenes. If you were to take him out of the film, I don't think you would miss anything.
Still, I can see why Wong chose him. He has his style and his electrifying onscreen magnetism that is just so appealing to look at.
Wong chose Song Hye Kyo in a minor and almost non-speaking role. She was meant purely for eye candy but did not fit the movie at all. I wish they would stop doing this.
And lastly, why did Wong dub the movie? I really dislike dubbing in Chinese movies. Why can't the actors speak one dialect and be done with it. Even Leung was dubbed and that was just ridiculous because he can speak Mandarin just fine. Unless Wong wanted him to speak in Cantonese then Wong shouldn't let anyone dub the movie at all!
I know this movie is nominated for this year's Academy Awards for Best Cinematography. But I would give the movie a Best Editing nomination as well. The action sequence editing was first class!
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