Something I Don't Ming, But Want to Na
It's amazing. The stars must be out of sync. The apocalypse must be coming. Believe or not, I'm doing another movie post. My last movie at the cinema was Ghost Rider, a pitiful story with a pitiful storyline. Bad hair. Killer cleavage. I agreed to watch the movie just to entertain my colleague who's going away to Dubai for a working stint. Anyway, this time round, my trip to the cinema was really unplanned. After having dinner with my Di, my Mei and several other close bloggers at Restoran Mak Koh, Bangsar, we kinda just decided on a whim to catch a movie at MV (or perhaps to stalk some people who had plans there as well, :P). Before I continue, do allow me to turn this into a mini food post. The food at Mak Koh is nothing to shout about, but the service is quick. We ordered steamed siakap, fu yu yau mak, stewed pork with preserved vegetables, Ma Poh beancurd and fried calamari. However, the price is a little steep. But then, this is Bangsar we're talking about.
Anyway, on with the movie review. Given the choice of 28 Weeks, Sumo-lah, The Things You Do When You Fall In Love, I stupidly chose Ming Ming. Maybe the draw of Daniel Wu was too strong. But really, he couldn't have done shit to save the movie (oh well, maybe he *could* have, but that wouldn't be quite appropiate for the masses). I so want my RM11 back. My Mei so wants her 2 hours back. My Di so wanted to sleep. Eric so wanted to see topless actors. The movie is arty with overly-creative camera work, post-production effects and endless rewind scenes. We even get the customary old black and white movie juxtaposition. According to newspapers, it's a modern kung-fu flick. In my opinion, it's bullcrap. Some stylised fight scenes. Some flaunting of the Laws of Physics. Bad dialogue. Dizzying shots. Perfect. I see some awards coming their way.
Zhou Xun plays Ming Ming and Na Na (don't ask me why, but this stupid name is even incorporated into soundtrack-- Na na na na na na na... na na na). Ming Ming is the brunette (and forever in black, like the Vampire from Underworld) with killer beads (her character has given me a new appreciation of my onyx beads) and Na Na is an orange-haired, money-grubbing girl. In both roles, Zhou Xun looks her usual self of big eyes and painfully-porcelein-like skin over a triangular face, reminding me of an alien with eyelashes. They both fall for for the same man, D, who is only interested in $5,000,000, Harbin and a stupid box owned by Brother Cat (I kid you not, but this is central to the story). The ever-effeminate Jeff Chang plays Brother Cat. I can still remember during his hey-day when he did a duet with a female singer and the funny thing was the female singer was more masculine than him. I also find that the casting is quite consistent-- actors / actresses who can't speak proper Cantonese. Blech. Here are a few quotable quotes:
"I want to tell you something. I'm not Ming Ming. I'm Na Na."
"I don't want a good guy! Good guys are everwhere!"
"5,000,000. Harbin"
"You're just a mouse. Remember that behind every mouse, there is always a cat."
In conclusion:
"$11. Ming Ming."
Don't even think about it.
Anyway, on with the movie review. Given the choice of 28 Weeks, Sumo-lah, The Things You Do When You Fall In Love, I stupidly chose Ming Ming. Maybe the draw of Daniel Wu was too strong. But really, he couldn't have done shit to save the movie (oh well, maybe he *could* have, but that wouldn't be quite appropiate for the masses). I so want my RM11 back. My Mei so wants her 2 hours back. My Di so wanted to sleep. Eric so wanted to see topless actors. The movie is arty with overly-creative camera work, post-production effects and endless rewind scenes. We even get the customary old black and white movie juxtaposition. According to newspapers, it's a modern kung-fu flick. In my opinion, it's bullcrap. Some stylised fight scenes. Some flaunting of the Laws of Physics. Bad dialogue. Dizzying shots. Perfect. I see some awards coming their way.
Zhou Xun plays Ming Ming and Na Na (don't ask me why, but this stupid name is even incorporated into soundtrack-- Na na na na na na na... na na na). Ming Ming is the brunette (and forever in black, like the Vampire from Underworld) with killer beads (her character has given me a new appreciation of my onyx beads) and Na Na is an orange-haired, money-grubbing girl. In both roles, Zhou Xun looks her usual self of big eyes and painfully-porcelein-like skin over a triangular face, reminding me of an alien with eyelashes. They both fall for for the same man, D, who is only interested in $5,000,000, Harbin and a stupid box owned by Brother Cat (I kid you not, but this is central to the story). The ever-effeminate Jeff Chang plays Brother Cat. I can still remember during his hey-day when he did a duet with a female singer and the funny thing was the female singer was more masculine than him. I also find that the casting is quite consistent-- actors / actresses who can't speak proper Cantonese. Blech. Here are a few quotable quotes:
"I want to tell you something. I'm not Ming Ming. I'm Na Na."
"I don't want a good guy! Good guys are everwhere!"
"5,000,000. Harbin"
"You're just a mouse. Remember that behind every mouse, there is always a cat."
In conclusion:
"$11. Ming Ming."
Don't even think about it.
Comments
I think you should stick to skankkkky posts. See, got sooooo many comments when you mention it's skanky.
Should have watched that. *sulk*
@Ban:
I see your point. Hmmm. :D
@Savante:
They must hate themselves!
@QueerR:
The same thing about....?
1. daniel wu
2. topless actors but must be cute
3. topless actors in shower...
but anyway... ming ming na na wasnt that worth it.. but then gain.. crapz... we were so boring remember?