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In the Mood for Love
In the Mood for Love

In the Mood for Love

September 29, 2000· 1h 39m
Directed by
Cinemagraphs Score8.2

Two neighbors form a strong bond after both suspect extramarital activities of their spouses. However, they agree to keep their bond platonic so as not to commit similar wrongs.

Critics Sentiment

Critics8.2
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8+ Great
6-8 Good
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16 reviews·Last updated 1mo ago
Peak Moment

Chow and Su acknowledge their deepening feelings

9.5at 45m
Lowest Moment

Su arrives too late at the empty hotel room

6.5at 1h 25m
Biggest Swing

The film peaks during the middle section's romantic tension but drops significantly when the characters' restraint leads to their tragic missed connection.

Critics universally praised the film's visual poetry and restrained emotional intensity, with the middle section's romantic tension earning the highest acclaim. While some found the deliberate pacing and ambiguous ending frustrating, most reviewers considered it a masterpiece of subtle filmmaking. The film maintains strong critical appreciation throughout, with only minor dips during the more contemplative final acts.

16 reviews analyzed|Sources: Tmdb, Critic_blog, Guardian, Imdb
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Chow and Su move into adjacent apartments
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Chow and Su interact politely with bustling neighbors
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Chow and Su begin reenacting their spouses' affair
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Chow and Su acknowledge their deepening feelings⬆ Peak moment
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Chow rents hotel room for private writing sessions
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Chow asks Su to accompany him to Singapore
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Su arrives too late at the empty hotel room⬇ Lowest moment
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Chow whispers his secret into Angkor Wat wall
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