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Summary: A romantic movie of Hong Kong when you could actually see it
Review: If you go to the Peak in Hong Kong today, you get to dodge the tourists in the incredibly ugly Peak Tram building and after emerging from all the tourist trinket shops, wander down the small crowded path to a view obstructed by all those high rises that reach halfway to the Peak. So the number one reason to see this movie for anyone who loves the Hong Kong of yesterday is the unobstructed view! With apologies to the Hong Kong Tourist Board, it is also amazing to see clear skies instead of air that you can cut with a knife and clear water instead of red tide with plastic bags and other debris floating onto the beaches. So, tell me, all you Hong Kong residents, which spots do you still recognize in the movie? It looked like Aberdeen where Su Yin and Mark dined on the floating restaraunt, albeit probably not "Jumbo". Where was the beach scene filmed? And how about some of the street scenes? If you speak Chinese, Jennifer Jones' halting Mandarin and non-existent Cantonese will not impress...but who cares with someone as beautiful as her. The romantic co-lighting of cigarettes will probably not endear the movie to any cancer society. And the story is sheer "corn", but, hey, it's the movies. And with a song that matches the "high and windy hill" perfectly, who cares. Sit back, enjoy, and keep the hanky handy!
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Summary: Oh yes, I sort of remember now...
Review: In my late 30's, I did not see this film as a child. But, as I grew up in the late 60's in Hong Kong, the wonderful song; "Love Is A Many-Splendored Thing", with it's enchanting melody must have made an indelible entry in my mind. I first saw the film on AMC (American Film Classics). The on location scenes of 1950's Hong Kong, made me felt warmth all over, as I remembered again what Hong Kong was like, before the real estates tycoons invaded the landscape with towers. The lush green pastures, the narrowed crowded city streets flanked with 3 stories buildings with huge terraces, all made me recollect how Hong Kong was in those year round hot and humid days. Although the love story is wonderful and I did get very emotional toward the end, the best part about the film; (at least for me), was the score, and the great love song, "Love Is A Many-Splendored Thing". Who can argue with the idea that "..Love is natures way of giving a reason to be living.." and "..two lovers kissed and the world stood still..". Very powerful and yet, ethereal stuff, indeed.
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Summary: Oh yes, I sort of remember now...
Review: In my late 30's, I did not see this film as a child. But, as I grew up in the late 60's in Hong Kong, the wonderful song; "Love Is A Many-Splendored Thing", with it's enchanting melody must have made an indelible entry in my mind. I first saw the film on AMC (American Film Classics). The on location scenes of 1950's Hong Kong, made me felt warmth all over, as I remembered again what Hong Kong was like, before the real estates tycoons invaded the landscape with towers. The lush green pastures, the narrowed crowded city streets flanked with 3 stories buildings with huge terraces, all made me recollect how Hong Kong was in those year round hot and humid days. Although the love story is wonderful and I did get very emotional toward the end, the best part about the film; (at least for me), was the score, and the great love song, "Love Is A Many-Splendored Thing". Who can argue with the idea that "..Love is natures way of giving a reason to be living.." and "..two lovers kissed and the world stood still..". Very powerful and yet, ethereal stuff, indeed.
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Summary: A CAPTIVATINGLY BEAUTIFUL THOUGH TRAGIC LOVE STORY!!!
Review: Jennifer Jones and William Holden are perfectly cast as star-crossed lovers, in this film. The story is poignant and beautifully done. Jennifer Jones portrays her character, Dr. Han Suyin with depth and feeling. She is believable! William Holden, as Mark Elliot, war-correspondent, is charming and determined to win her love. And yet, he respects her wishes and her ancient heritage and culture. The scenery throughout the film is breath-taking.The title song, played throughout the picture only enhances the scenic beauty. My favorite parts are, of course their first meeting at the Palmer-Jones cocktail party, their outing that begins on the beach and their brief but romantic meetings on the hill over-looking Hong Kong. The ending, though most tragic, is beautifully done! A must see movie!!!!!
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Summary: Cry every time I see it!
Review: Just watched this movie again on VHS but will definately be getting the DVD real soon. It's hard to imagine the 2 lead characters did not get on during the making of this terribly emotional true story....the theme score and song is beautiful. Perfect love story
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Summary: A Blend of Chemistry
Review: Love involves a blend of chemistry, which was displayed when American war correspondent William Holden met Eurasian doctor Jennifer Jones in Hong Kong. It was the kind of romantic setting for love to bloom. The beach at Repulse Bay is shown in its idyllic splendor, as well the breathtaking mountain top view of Victoria Peak, which Tennessee Williams called his favorite world site. Love inspires song, and the title song, also called "Love is a Many Splendored Thing," won a highly deserved Oscar and has remained a world classic. Twentieth Century Fox assigned the most prolific director in the history of the studio, the talented Henry King, to the project, and he delivered with highly favorable results, keeping the story moving at the right pace while utilizing the magnificent scenery of Hong Kong. While the film is classifiable as a love story, an interesting aspect involves the adjustment problems encountered by Jones as a Eurasian, trying to blend into a sociological picture where Chinese and largely British elements fraternized with their own, with individuals falling into both the Oriental and European categories, such as the case here, being frequenty shunned by both groups. While the film ends on the sad note of Holden's death while covering the Korean War, Jones' strength is displayed as she remembers the man she loved while vowing to endure. Jones accordingly generates admiration for her survivor status as well as her capacity to love correctly.
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Summary: A Blend of Chemistry
Review: Love involves a blend of chemistry, which was displayed when American war correspondent William Holden met Eurasian doctor Jennifer Jones in Hong Kong. It was the kind of romantic setting for love to bloom. The beach at Repulse Bay is shown in its idyllic splendor, as well the breathtaking mountain top view of Victoria Peak, which Tennessee Williams called his favorite world site. Love inspires song, and the title song, also called "Love is a Many Splendored Thing," won a highly deserved Oscar and has remained a world classic. Twentieth Century Fox assigned the most prolific director in the history of the studio, the talented Henry King, to the project, and he delivered with highly favorable results, keeping the story moving at the right pace while utilizing the magnificent scenery of Hong Kong. While the film is classifiable as a love story, an interesting aspect involves the adjustment problems encountered by Jones as a Eurasian, trying to blend into a sociological picture where Chinese and largely British elements fraternized with their own, with individuals falling into both the Oriental and European categories, such as the case here, being frequenty shunned by both groups. While the film ends on the sad note of Holden's death while covering the Korean War, Jones' strength is displayed as she remembers the man she loved while vowing to endure. Jones accordingly generates admiration for her survivor status as well as her capacity to love correctly.
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Summary: THE BEST LOVE STORY MOVIE
Review: No matter how many times that I watch this movie, I cry. From the begining to the end! Its the perfect "date" movie. I hope that young people will watch it and enjoy it.
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Summary: 50s schmaltz for those who like it
Review: Ok, so this movie has both positive and negative sides to it. On the plus list
- there are beautiful shots from 1950s Hong Kong.
- there is no unnecessary violence, bad language etc.
- it makes an effort to be a nice, family-oriented love movie.
On the other hand
- Jennifer Jones as a "Eurasian" physician appears ridiculous, come on Hollywood, why not take a real Asian.
- The dialogues are totally unbelievable, nobody speaks that way in real life.
- The colour and lighting of the film makes the whole surrounding appear unreal.
- The emotions don't appear genuine either, neither does Holden appear to love Jones, nor does Jones appear honestly sad when Holden dies.
- The music is horrible.
- The plot is boring and predictable.
- There is no happy ending, what kind of love movie is that?
For a really good love movie featuring Holden, with a similar theme and much better acting, better go for "The World of Suzie Wong", which also plays in Hong Kong, sharing the strong points of this film while not suffering from the same weaknesses.
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Summary: Tears everywhere
Review: Saw it When I was a kid.One of the best loves stories of all time. I had forgot the ending.......I did not like the ending!
I believe movies are to help you escape. i was depressed for a week after.
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