If you look at this film on the surface level, perhaps its gorgeous cinematography can distract you from its loose and barely-there plot. But if you paid any attention to its substance at all, you will be left sorely disappointed. The film's appeal hinges almost entirely on Chuando Tan's glistening abs and not a lot on his acting (or lack thereof). The film has been rated poorly by almost every critic, unsurprisingly. The plot has no pay-off, the pacing is inconsistent, and character arcs completely disappear minutes after they are introduced. Despite the high praise for its artistic camerawork and editing, the film doesn't have much else going for it.
Precious Is the Night
2020 [CHINESE]
Drama / Mystery / Thriller
Plot summary
A writer stumbles upon an idea for a novel based on the murder of a beautiful starlet. Set in the 60s, a handsome doctor is having an affair with the starlet he attends to. Tired of living as a mistress to a tycoon, she wants to leave with him. But her maids have nefarious intentions of their own. The couple decide to seize the night in their last bid for love. For the writer, however, it might be too late.
April 28, 2023 at 11:13 PM
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720p.WEBMovie Reviews
All Style No Substance
Stylish with exquisite cinematography
A boon for movie afficiandos esply now that Asian films are making breakthroughs everywhere. Characters well played and plot thickens with every second yet leaving viewers wanting more till the end.
Very beautiful
80 minutes of intense emotions so beautifully shot.
I felt like I was living in 1960s Singapore.
Mid century feel and mood so strong and the costumes are so intricately selected and made.
Must watch .