Fallen Angels

I need a cig Wong Kar Wai is a filmmaker crafting parallels flawlessly. Rather than relying on narratives, he leans more into rhetorics. You don’t need to follow as much as you need to feel. Loosely a sequel to his previous film, Chungking Express (1994), which also follows a similar parallel storytelling, Fallen Angels depicts a murkier romance than the former. Apart from that, there’s less pineapple philosophy, more cigarettes resting on restless lips, and killing. Definitely more killing. The film is plenty in despondent themes, with characters drifting through episodes of depravity, loneliness, and retrospection. This emotional cycle is articulated by Wong’s signature gamut of red and blue hues, reflecting upon the character’s state. If you find yourself lost somewhere along the movie, just witness the colours and you’ll find yourself right back. That’s just how Wong Kar Wai’s cinematography is.