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'''''Final Romance''''' ({{zh|c=願望樹|p=Yuen mong shu}}, literally "Wishing Tree") is a [[2001 in film|2001]] [[Cinema of Hong Kong|Hong Kong]] [[romance film]] directed by [[Alan Mak (director)|Alan Mak]]. |
'''''Final Romance''''' ({{zh|c=願望樹|p=Yuen mong shu}}, literally "Wishing Tree") is a [[2001 in film|2001]] [[Cinema of Hong Kong|Hong Kong]] [[romance film]] directed by [[Alan Mak (director)|Alan Mak]]. |
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==Release== |
==Release== |
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The film had a theatrical run in Hong Kong from 28 June to 11 July 2001, earning HK$762,060.<ref |
The film had a theatrical run in Hong Kong from 28 June to 11 July 2001, earning HK$762,060.<ref name="auto"/> |
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==Reception== |
==Reception== |
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Reviewer Andrew Saroch of fareastfilms.com gave the film a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, writing, "'Final Romance' shows how the director has that noble ability of taking tried-and-tested elements and infusing them with renewed zest. [...] While 'Final Romance' is sign-posted and constructed in the way that nearly every genre film is, Alan Mak has achieved something quite different with this production. What is immediately noticeable is that Mak paces the narrative in a very delicate way, choosing to build the romance between his leads rather than just rely on 'big scenes' to do the work for him. This is especially effective because, even though we are always aware that the two will fall in love, the journey proves to be as satisfying as the destination. Only in the final twists of the last thirty minutes does the pace become a little irregular, but not to a detrimental degree."<ref>https://www.fareastfilms.com/?review_post_type=final-romance</ref> |
Reviewer Andrew Saroch of fareastfilms.com gave the film a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, writing, "'Final Romance' shows how the director has that noble ability of taking tried-and-tested elements and infusing them with renewed zest. [...] While 'Final Romance' is sign-posted and constructed in the way that nearly every genre film is, Alan Mak has achieved something quite different with this production. What is immediately noticeable is that Mak paces the narrative in a very delicate way, choosing to build the romance between his leads rather than just rely on 'big scenes' to do the work for him. This is especially effective because, even though we are always aware that the two will fall in love, the journey proves to be as satisfying as the destination. Only in the final twists of the last thirty minutes does the pace become a little irregular, but not to a detrimental degree."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fareastfilms.com/?review_post_type=final-romance|title=Final Romance (2001) - Review|first=Andrew|last=Saroch}}</ref> |
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Reviewer Kozo of lovehkfilm.com wrote, "Promising director Alan Mak's newest film is a definite change of pace. ''Final Romance'' is nothing like his entertaining and stylish ''[[A War Named Desire]]'' and ''[[Rave Fever]]''. No, this is a youth weepie featuring pretty people and manufactured pathos. It's a beautifully produced film, but so devoid of any real weight that it becomes an immediate afterthought."<ref>https://www.lovehkfilm.com/reviews_2/final_romance.htm</ref> |
Reviewer Kozo of lovehkfilm.com wrote, "Promising director Alan Mak's newest film is a definite change of pace. ''Final Romance'' is nothing like his entertaining and stylish ''[[A War Named Desire]]'' and ''[[Rave Fever]]''. No, this is a youth weepie featuring pretty people and manufactured pathos. It's a beautifully produced film, but so devoid of any real weight that it becomes an immediate afterthought."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lovehkfilm.com/reviews_2/final_romance.htm|title=Final Romance (願望樹) (2001)|website=www.lovehkfilm.com}}</ref> |
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A review on filmcritics.org.hk reads, "To create such a story for the sake of a market idol is simply to think that the idol can attract the purchasing power of the market. From the appearance to the behavior, language and thinking of Edison Chen in the film, he is not a garage boy at all. Is it because he is afraid that fans and moviegoers will not accept a slovenly, rough and unruly Edison Chen? Is this to cater to a childish audience? As for the character of Amanda (why can't she be given a Chinese name? It's so baffling), the handling and performance are not worth mentioning. When will Hong Kong movies get rid of this childishness?"<ref>https://www.filmcritics.org.hk/film-review |
A review on filmcritics.org.hk reads, "To create such a story for the sake of a market idol is simply to think that the idol can attract the purchasing power of the market. From the appearance to the behavior, language and thinking of Edison Chen in the film, he is not a garage boy at all. Is it because he is afraid that fans and moviegoers will not accept a slovenly, rough and unruly Edison Chen? Is this to cater to a childish audience? As for the character of Amanda (why can't she be given a Chinese name? It's so baffling), the handling and performance are not worth mentioning. When will Hong Kong movies get rid of this childishness?"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmcritics.org.hk/film-review|title=願望樹：十萬個為甚麼（節錄＊）|website=www.filmcritics.org.hk}}</ref> |
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Reviewer Ryan of hkfilmblog.com remarked, "Judging from the cast, it was scheduled for the Hong Kong summer season, but the box office turned out to be as frozen as the setting portrayed in the movie."<ref>https://www.hkfilmblog.com/archives/3539</ref> |
Reviewer Ryan of hkfilmblog.com remarked, "Judging from the cast, it was scheduled for the Hong Kong summer season, but the box office turned out to be as frozen as the setting portrayed in the movie."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hkfilmblog.com/archives/3539|title=周末講鏟片：《願望樹》|date=9 July 2011}}</ref> |
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Author Gabriel Chong called it one of Alan Mak's "youth-oriented movies", along with ''[[Rave Fever]]'' (1999) and ''[[Stolen Love (2001 film)|Stolen Love]]'' (2001).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.moviexclusive.com/article/alanmakandfelixcheong/alanmakandfelixcheong.html|title=The Young And Dangerous Duo: Alan Mak & Felix Cheong || movieXclusive.com|website=www.moviexclusive.com}}</ref> |
Author Gabriel Chong called it one of Alan Mak's "youth-oriented movies", along with ''[[Rave Fever]]'' (1999) and ''[[Stolen Love (2001 film)|Stolen Love]]'' (2001).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.moviexclusive.com/article/alanmakandfelixcheong/alanmakandfelixcheong.html|title=The Young And Dangerous Duo: Alan Mak & Felix Cheong || movieXclusive.com|website=www.moviexclusive.com}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 19:25, 17 June 2024
| Final Romance | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Traditional Chinese | 願望樹 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Yuen mong shu |
| Directed by | Alan Mak |
| Screenplay by | Chan Kiu-ying Felix Cheung |
| Produced by | Benny Chan Kyo Sasaki Peter Tsi |
| Starring | Edison Chen Amanda Strang |
| Cinematography | Chan Chi-ying |
| Edited by | Cheung Ka-Fai |
| Music by | Peter Kam |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Mandarin Films Distribution |
Release date |
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Running time | 97 minutes |
| Country | Hong Kong |
| Language | Cantonese |
| Box office | HK$762,060[1] |
Final Romance (Chinese: 願望樹; pinyin: Yuen mong shu, literally "Wishing Tree") is a 2001 Hong Kong romance film directed by Alan Mak.
Plot
Cast
- Edison Chen as Lam Ying Dik
- Amanda Strang as Jean Chuck
- Sam Lee as Sena
- Cindy Au as Faye
- Simon Yam as Mr Chuck
- Tse Chiu-Yan as Noro
- Terence Yin as Mon Yeung
- Raymond Cho as Dr Peter Chan
- Hui Shiu-hung as Police officer
- Alan Mak as William, pianist
- Cheang Pou-soi as Mak Sir
- Wilson Yip as Kong Sir
- Felix Chong as Mr Chuck's henchman
Release
The film had a theatrical run in Hong Kong from 28 June to 11 July 2001, earning HK$762,060.[1]
Reception
Reviewer Andrew Saroch of fareastfilms.com gave the film a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, writing, "'Final Romance' shows how the director has that noble ability of taking tried-and-tested elements and infusing them with renewed zest. [...] While 'Final Romance' is sign-posted and constructed in the way that nearly every genre film is, Alan Mak has achieved something quite different with this production. What is immediately noticeable is that Mak paces the narrative in a very delicate way, choosing to build the romance between his leads rather than just rely on 'big scenes' to do the work for him. This is especially effective because, even though we are always aware that the two will fall in love, the journey proves to be as satisfying as the destination. Only in the final twists of the last thirty minutes does the pace become a little irregular, but not to a detrimental degree."[2]
Reviewer Kozo of lovehkfilm.com wrote, "Promising director Alan Mak's newest film is a definite change of pace. Final Romance is nothing like his entertaining and stylish A War Named Desire and Rave Fever. No, this is a youth weepie featuring pretty people and manufactured pathos. It's a beautifully produced film, but so devoid of any real weight that it becomes an immediate afterthought."[3]
A review on filmcritics.org.hk reads, "To create such a story for the sake of a market idol is simply to think that the idol can attract the purchasing power of the market. From the appearance to the behavior, language and thinking of Edison Chen in the film, he is not a garage boy at all. Is it because he is afraid that fans and moviegoers will not accept a slovenly, rough and unruly Edison Chen? Is this to cater to a childish audience? As for the character of Amanda (why can't she be given a Chinese name? It's so baffling), the handling and performance are not worth mentioning. When will Hong Kong movies get rid of this childishness?"[4]
Reviewer Ryan of hkfilmblog.com remarked, "Judging from the cast, it was scheduled for the Hong Kong summer season, but the box office turned out to be as frozen as the setting portrayed in the movie."[5]
Author Gabriel Chong called it one of Alan Mak's "youth-oriented movies", along with Rave Fever (1999) and Stolen Love (2001).[6]
References
- ^ a b "Final Romance (2001)". hkmdb.com.
- ^ Saroch, Andrew. "Final Romance (2001) - Review".
- ^ "Final Romance (願望樹) (2001)". www.lovehkfilm.com.
- ^ "願望樹：十萬個為甚麼（節錄＊）". www.filmcritics.org.hk.
- ^ "周末講鏟片：《願望樹》". 9 July 2011.
- ^ "The Young And Dangerous Duo: Alan Mak & Felix Cheong || movieXclusive.com". www.moviexclusive.com.
External links
- Nicholas0/sandbox/Final Romance at IMDb
- Nicholas0/sandbox/Final Romance at Rotten Tomatoes
- Final Romance at the Hong Kong Movie Database
{{Alan Mak}}
Category:2001 films Category:2000s romance films Category:2000s Cantonese-language films Category:2000s Hong Kong films Category:Films directed by Alan Mak Category:Films set in Japan Category:Films shot in Hong Kong Category:Hong Kong romance films