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SummaryA young Taipei watch vendor (Lee) falls in love with a girl (Chen) just as she leaves to go to Paris, inspiring him to set all the clocks in the city to French time.

What Time Is It Over There?

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79
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
90% Positive
18 Reviews
5% Mixed
1 Review
5% Negative
1 Review
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100
Christian Science Monitor
Tsai's cinematic style is unique: He unfolds his stories in long, static shots that let you discover their surprises and mysteries on your own. And that's great fun. What Time Is It There? is perky, entertaining, and one of a kind.
90
The A.V. Club
Tsai's latest, What Time Is It There?, runs his usual themes and obsessions through a whimsical premise worthy of Wong Kar-Wai, striking such an exquisite balance between humor and despair that the moods comfortably coexist, just as they do in real life.
88
Philadelphia Inquirer
While its careful pace and seemingly opaque story may not satisfy every moviegoer's appetite, the film's final scene is soaringly, transparently moving.
80
Rolling Stone
The result is a film of surprise and wonder, lyrically attuned to the ticking intensity of romance.
80
Washington Post
The story that emerges has elements of romance, tragedy and even silent-movie comedy.
70
New Times (L.A.)
Those with an interest in new or singular sorts of film experiences will find What Time Is It There? well worth the time.
25
San Francisco Chronicle
Things happen in a flat, deadpan way.
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  • Arena Films
  • Homegreen Films
Jan 11, 2002
1 h 56 m
Golden Horse Film Festival
• 1 Win & 6 Nominations
Golden Kite Awards (China)
• 1 Win & 4 Nominations
Cinemanila International Film Festival
• 3 Wins & 3 Nominations
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