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Release Date: 2004-09-29
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TMDB Rating: 7.3/10 from 1,169 votes on TMDB
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Women enter and exit a science fiction author's life over the course of a few years after the author loses the woman he considers his one true love.
Part of the Love Trilogy on Filmoria.
Tagline:Are you still in the mood for love?
Genres: Drama|
Science Fiction|
Romance|
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Release Date: 2004-09-29
Movie Revenue: $20205757
Movie Runtime: 128
Language: Cantonese, Mandarin, English, Japanese
2046 Box Office Collection: $12000000
2046 was released on 29 September 2004. It is a Drama, Science Fiction, Romance film with a running time of 128 minutes. Produced in Germany. Filmoria has been tracking 2046 since its release, keeping this page updated with the latest cast, trailer and streaming details.
Filmoria's Take: It has picked up a decent, broadly positive response. Now an established part of the catalogue rather than a new release. Fits naturally alongside the other Drama titles on Filmoria.
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Another classic effort from Wong Kar-wai, this time with a touch of sci-fi added to his usually potent mix of romance and strong characters. Tony Leung reprises his role from "In the Mood for Love" (2000) as "Chow mo-wan" who has now returned to Hong Kong to write his book - about a land called "2046". As he writes, he forms relationships of varying degrees of importance with four women but the more he tries to forget his past, the harder it is for him to move on, to escape from the memories of his now late wife. Is that the goal of "2046" - memories never die, never exist - time stands still? Leung handles this emotional tsunami of a film with aplomb, and as usual, there is a wonderfully eclectic soundtrack to keep the sense of confusion working nicely, too. Maybe a touch too long - but still an absorbing piece of cinema from a man who can juggle concepts and characterisations with some considerable skill.
Review via The Movie Database (TMDB)
_2046_ is a visual treat, embodying Wong Kar-wai’s trademark dreamlike style. However, it falls short in delivering the emotional impact of In the Mood for Love. Tony Leung's performance is a standout, but the fragmented narrative and slow pacing create a sense of detachment. The film's exploration of love and memory is intriguing, but it tends to dwell too much on melancholy, losing some of the elegance that defined its predecessor. Despite its unevenness, _2046_ leaves a lasting impression, not quite reaching its full potential.
Review via The Movie Database (TMDB)
