Eat Drink Man Woman | Sylvia Chang, Ah-Leh Gua | Reminds us why we all watch movies

Eat Drink Man Woman | Sylvia Chang, Ah-Leh Gua | Eat Drink Man Woman

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Eat Drink Man Woman

	Eat Drink Man Woman Sylvia Chang, Ah-Leh Gua MGM (Video & DVD), 2002 average customer review:based on 105 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Reminds us why we all watch movies

Something very strange happened to me the day I watched this movie. I view my disposition towards movies to be fairly disconnected; I can watch movies and be deeply involved in the experience, but once its over that temporary link is broken and I go about my life minding my business. It's been 4 years since I've cried to a film, and even then it felt forced; I was a naive kid who thought being able to cry would make the experience of movie watching more memorable. Since then, I decided to watch movies in a more objective manner, and I had believed that my heart had hardened; even when I tried to shed a tear over a beautiful scene, it just wouldn't happen anymore like before.

I sobbed like a baby watching this movie. Not just a tear, I was downright uncontrollable. It was a strange phenomenon, because on the surface this movie really did not seem like your typical tearjerker. It's first and foremost a fast-paced look at a Taiwanese family experiencing generational and gender conflict, with a healthy dose of good humor to keep things lively. But something about the film penetrated deep into my soul and ripped apart any emotional barriers I put on for movies. I was drawn into their struggle - sympathizing over their shortcomings, feeling helpless under the restrictions of society and tradition, and celebrating every exultation and beautiful moment that reminds you how fulfilling life can be.

Perhaps this is unfair - I thought - that since my judging of this film was obviously biased, that I could still give it a full rating. I could not be so easily drawn in if these problems and conflicts were also relevant to my life. That is probably the reason I cried - events in the film only stirred up personal feelings towards myself. Just how universal what I experienced was, I do not know. I really didn't know if it was fair that I give this movie a full review as a movie-watcher who has tried somewhat to be objective, when my strong impression of the film was so personal.

That's when it hit me - movies aren't meant to be examined like some impersonal roll of film. Movies are supposed to inspire emotions within us, to leave a lasting impression that evokes all our life passions and fears. To be a truly great movie watcher is to recognize which movies can have this profound effect on us. And for inspiring this realization with my now unabashed proclamation that this film drove me to tears, I am eternally grateful to Mr. Lee.

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Eat Drink Man Woman

One of my favorite movies and filmed on location in Tiawan. If you love cooking and find the oriental mind fascinating, you'll love this movie. This is the story of three daughter's relationships with their father and their relationship with food and tradition. Wonderful soundtrack also.

Eat Drink Man Woman

Though the film is Taiwanese, the emotions and issues feel universal, as captured by "Wedding Banquet" director Ang Lee. Exploring the conflicts and disappointments that arise in the daughters' personal lives and how they get reflected in their father's old-world expectations, this film is as much about family as food, though the magnificent kitchen scenes may have you phoning for Chinese take-out even before the closing titles. "Eat Drink" will stimulate your taste buds, and all other relevant parts.

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Food - almost as good as you-know-what!

Better in Chinese with English subtitles than it is dubbed in English, nevertheless, this film is terrific fun. The opening cooking scene is such a ballet of images, my husband and I rewound the video and watched the chef-father prepare the meal again, before watching the rest of the film! "Eat-Drink" is fresh and sweet, with touches of the ironies of any family's life. See-Enjoy-Man-Woman. It's not just a chick flick.

Great but subtle.

A beautiful movie, with fantastic food scenes. Will make you want to buy a wok. Loses some of the nuances in Eastern family communication. A little hard to understand the cut and dry behavior. But well worth watching, especially if you like "Tortilla Soup" the remake with a Hispanic flavor.

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