- 2002
- Wellspring Media
- 1 h 56 m
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.
Directed By:Ming-liang Tsai
Written By:Ming-liang Tsai, Pi-ying Yang
What Time Is It Over There?
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Generally Favorable
79
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Mixed or Average
5.3
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
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90% Positive
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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
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
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
The result is a film of surprise and wonder, lyrically attuned to the ticking intensity of romance.
80
The story that emerges has elements of romance, tragedy and even silent-movie comedy.
70
Those with an interest in new or singular sorts of film experiences will find What Time Is It There? well worth the time.
25
Things happen in a flat, deadpan way.
By Steven Winn
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Production Company:
- Arena Films
- Arte France Cinéma
- Homegreen Films
Release Date:Jan 11, 2002
Duration:1 h 56 m
Awards
Golden Horse Film Festival
• 1 Win & 6 Nominations
Golden Kite Awards (China)
• 1 Win & 4 Nominations
Cinemanila International Film Festival
• 3 Wins & 3 Nominations
