Fallen Angels

I need to watch more Wong Kar-wai films because this is just as good as I remember it being. Fallen Angels doesn’t just have a distinct visual style— it also carries a distinct meaning. It explores the dangerous side of love in a way that few films have. The film’s surreal, fever dream-like aesthetic makes that exploration of love feel even more disorienting and emotionally consuming. On rewatch, I found this to be much easier to follow than the first time. The constant jumping between storylines really throws you off on an initial viewing. But seeing how the two storylines intersect at certain points without ever fully intertwining was something I completely missed the first time. One of the most unique romance films I’ve ever seen.