Rent Chungking Express (1994)
3.8 of 5 from 258 ratings
1h 38min
- General info
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- Synopsis:
- 'Chungking Express', cult filmmaker Wong Kar-Wai's hugely influential international breakthrough, is a supremely stylish combination of love story and thriller, set in and around Hong Kong's infamous Chungking Mansions, a vast complex of shabby hostels, bars and clubs. The film tells the stories of two lovelorn cops and the women with whom they become involved: a mysterious drug dealer dressed in a blonde wig and sunglasses, and an impulsive young dreamer.
- Actors:
- Brigitte Lin, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Faye Wong, Valerie Chow, Chen Jinquan, Lee-na Kwan, Zhiming Huang, Liang Zhen, Songshen Zuo, Vickie Eng, Lynne Langdon
- Directors:
- Kar-Wai Wong
- Producers:
- Yi-kan Chan, Jeffrey Lau
- Writers:
- Kar-Wai Wong
- Aka:
- Chung Hing sam lam / Celebration of the Jungle
- Studio:
- Artificial Eye Film Company Ltd.
- Genres:
- Classics, Drama, Romance
- Collections:
- A History of Cinemas in Films, A Brief History of Film...
- Countries:
- Hong Kong
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 26/01/2009
- Run Time:
- 98 minutes
- Languages:
- Cantonese Dolby Digital 5.1, Cantonese DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
- Subtitles:
- English
- DVD Regions:
- Region 2
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9
- Colour:
- Colour
- Bonus:
- Introduction by Quentin Tarantino
- Interview with Wong Kar Wai
- Christopher Doyle on the locations of Chungking express
- Theatrical trailer
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 21/04/2025
- Run Time:
- 102 minutes
- Languages:
- Cantonese DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
- Subtitles:
- English
- DVD Regions:
- Region 2
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 1.66:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
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Reviews (5) of Chungking Express
Brash Hong Kong Style - Chungking Express review by CP Customer
Returning to Chungking Express does not diminish the brilliance of Christopher Doyle's cinematography. The lighting, colours and tapestry that he weaves onscreen are extremely vivid and distinctive. Unfortunately the quality of the DVD transfer is not as pristine as it deserves to be. This doesn't hamper your enjoyment of these two Hong Kong love tales, each thankfully completely different. Both feature a unique charm, and take you on a voyage of Hong Kong at night. A modern classic in the making.
2 out of 3 members found this review helpful.
Falling in Love, Losing the Plot - Chungking Express review by griggs
The pinnacle of existential cinema where two love-struck policemen meander through the neon-lit labyrinth of Hong Kong. Who wouldn’t be riveted by a plot that flows like a dream or mildly confusing hallucination? With their whims and quirks, the characters offers a profound exploration of… well, something deep, I’m sure. And the cinematography? Absolutely breathtaking if you enjoy a visual buffet of quick cuts and kaleidoscopic colours. Truly it’s a film for those who appreciate the fine art of being bewildered and entertained all at once.
1 out of 1 members found this review helpful.
Simply a brilliant film. - Chungking Express review by CP Customer
This is a twinned love story that has the feel of a modern 'Breathless' ('A Bout de Souffle').
The overall 'look' of the film represents a triumph of cinematography. There is a lightness of touch and a subtle wit about the whole enterprise.
This is not ultimately as satisfying and profound as Wong Kar Wei's 'In the Mood for Love', but it is a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
1 out of 1 members found this review helpful.