Zui Hao De Shi Guang (2005)
Genre: Drama / Romance
Duration: 132 minuten
Alternative titles: Three Times / 最好的時光
Country:
France / Taiwan
Directed by: Hsiao-Hsien Hou
Stars: Shu Qi, Chang Chen and Mei Fang
IMDb score:
6,9 (6.386)
Releasedate: 20 May 2005
This movie is not available on US streaming services.
Zui Hao De Shi Guang plot
Zui Hao De Shi Guang is about three love stories in three different times. The stories take place in 1966, 1911 and 2005. Despite the fact that the stories are set in three different times, the main characters remain the same. It is a tribute to their love in three different lives.
Actors and actresses
May / Courtesan / Jing
Chen / Mr. Chang / Zhen
Hostess / Madam / Jing's Mother
May's Mother / Madam / Aunt
Haruko / Ah Mei / Blue
Yue / Mickey
Old Woman
Reviews & comments
BBarbie
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- 12893 messages
- 7675 votes
I have the most affinity with the first film ─love around the pool table─, because at that time (1966) I was still chasing my hormones and figuratively speaking, traveled around town and country to calm them down a bit.
I think the second film is about a love that is doomed because of differences in status. After all, he is the secretary of an important man, she is just a courtesan in a brothel. That class difference was unbridgeable in the early 20th century, I suspect.
Finally, the third video is typical of many contemporary relationships. Some people want to eat more than one meal, others throw their ass into the crib as soon as a fart bothers them.
I found the quality of the videos to gradually deteriorate. This episode film is doable, but I don't see myself joining director Hsiao-Hsien Hou's fan club (if it even exists).
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Film Pegasus (moderator films)
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- 31191 messages
- 5473 votes
A beautiful triptych about love, communication, expectations, ... Love, freedom and youth. Although all three are close together. I was actually hoping for a greater link between the three parts, but it is mainly thematic that the short films are linked to each other. Fortunately, with the same director and main actors, the bond is strong enough.
The first part is really good. Practically no dialogue, the images speak for themselves. Time of love, where love is more than beautiful words. A different approach than one of my favorite films ever: Before Sunrise. There love is created by talking for a long time through a movie. But also from the heart, like here. Sincerely. The other parts perform a little less well, but the level is maintained. The approach is always appropriate and with its own approach. Extra compliments for actress Qi Shu, who is especially attractive in the film.
Three Times wasn't quite what I expected, but I certainly liked it. Beautiful images that speak louder than the dialogues. Sometimes it remained a bit distant, but on the other hand I think that the film can be even more enjoyable on the next viewing. We will see...
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Fisico
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- 10039 messages
- 5398 votes
A love story spread over three periods with the same actors. Not everything was equally interesting, especially because there was little coherence between the parts. I liked the first part best with the billiards. Little dialogue, but that is not always necessary to feel the chemistry of love. Especially a very beautiful choreography and images mean a lot.
Undoubtedly Hsiao wanted to introduce a certain symbolism, with the first film referring to his own young period of love and loving. Where older generations struggled with cultural obstacles and the current generation no longer knows what true love is.
Nicely done, but I wasn't immersed enough in the whole story. But I certainly appreciate this film.
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