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Jun 23rd, 2008, 08:49 PM
George Bernard Shaw once said "The reasonable learns to adapt himself to the world; the unreasonable man strives ceaselessly to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends upon the unreasonable man."
In a rare incidence in cinema, an unheralded Asian-American director brings to life a riveting film in "The Air I Breathe." The foundation of this enrapturing film is based upon the dynamics of four characters and how their stories manifest not only their lives but their entire purposes of being. The interaction between these quartet of stories brings focus and resolution to the four distinct feelings of "Happiness," "Sorrow," "Love," and "Pleasure," based on an ancient Chinese proverb. Although this film is quite philosophically profound, it is jam-packed with action and suspense and truly envelopes the viewers with a great walk to remember (in terms of true entertainment value).
As a Chinese-American, several of the concepts showcased in this film resonated with me and imbued me with a kaleidascope of emotions. For example, the emphasis to achieve (through education and a career), the duties to love and friendship, and a feeling of unexpressable isolation. With characters such as John Cho playing an alpha-male role and a diverse array of circumstances that should strike an affinity with anyone - this is simply an outstanding story that cannot be passed up. Lest you think this is some eclectic indie project - this film boasts a talent-laden cast with names like Kevin Bacon, Andy Garcia, Brendan Fraser, Forest Whitaker, John Cho, Kelly Hu, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Emile Hirsch, Julie Delphy, et al.
I watched it yesterday and was simply captivated for the entire length of the film. It is one of my favorite movies of all time and you should all watch it to support this exceptional Asian-American film director by the name of Jieho Lee.
*Disclaimer: I was high out of my mind when I watched this. However, this should not take any credit away from the movie - it truly is a breathtaking film (and an outstanding masterpiece from an Asian-American perspective).*
Two great IMBD threads that analyze the underlying motifs of this movie (Spoilers, so don't read unless you've first seen the movie):
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0485851/board/nest/107083148?p=1
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0485851/board/nest/107638497?d=107638497&p=1#107638497
In a rare incidence in cinema, an unheralded Asian-American director brings to life a riveting film in "The Air I Breathe." The foundation of this enrapturing film is based upon the dynamics of four characters and how their stories manifest not only their lives but their entire purposes of being. The interaction between these quartet of stories brings focus and resolution to the four distinct feelings of "Happiness," "Sorrow," "Love," and "Pleasure," based on an ancient Chinese proverb. Although this film is quite philosophically profound, it is jam-packed with action and suspense and truly envelopes the viewers with a great walk to remember (in terms of true entertainment value).
As a Chinese-American, several of the concepts showcased in this film resonated with me and imbued me with a kaleidascope of emotions. For example, the emphasis to achieve (through education and a career), the duties to love and friendship, and a feeling of unexpressable isolation. With characters such as John Cho playing an alpha-male role and a diverse array of circumstances that should strike an affinity with anyone - this is simply an outstanding story that cannot be passed up. Lest you think this is some eclectic indie project - this film boasts a talent-laden cast with names like Kevin Bacon, Andy Garcia, Brendan Fraser, Forest Whitaker, John Cho, Kelly Hu, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Emile Hirsch, Julie Delphy, et al.
I watched it yesterday and was simply captivated for the entire length of the film. It is one of my favorite movies of all time and you should all watch it to support this exceptional Asian-American film director by the name of Jieho Lee.
*Disclaimer: I was high out of my mind when I watched this. However, this should not take any credit away from the movie - it truly is a breathtaking film (and an outstanding masterpiece from an Asian-American perspective).*
Two great IMBD threads that analyze the underlying motifs of this movie (Spoilers, so don't read unless you've first seen the movie):
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0485851/board/nest/107083148?p=1
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0485851/board/nest/107638497?d=107638497&p=1#107638497