Zheng hun qi shi
First Run Features | Release Date: January 12, 2001 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
72
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 11 Critic Reviews
Positive:
10
Mixed:
1
Negative:
0
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
88
Boston GlobeLoren King
A subtly comic, ultimately moving film about modern adult relationships.
86
Mr. ShowbizMichael Atkinson
A superb, wise, and witty Taiwanese film about being single and what to do about it. Read full review
80
Los Angeles TimesKevin Thomas
Director Chen Kuo-fu adds a refreshingly wry humor to this view and then deftly throws in some wrenching moments and an ultimately astounding final twist. Read full review
75
New York Daily NewsJami Bernard
Although rife with comic possibilities, The Personals develops into a somber tale of personal identity. Read full review
75
New York PostV.A. Musetto
Both witty and poignant.
75
Christian Science MonitorDavid Sterritt
Liu is dazzling as the heroine, and the movie as a whole strikes a lovely balance between comedy and compassion. Read full review
70
New Times (L.A.)Andy Klein
The repetitious structure begins to grow wearing about two-thirds through, but the conclusion has an emotional wallop that justifies the wait. Read full review
70
TV Guide MagazineKen Fox
Each scene is beautifully written and exquisitely shot, and the sum total is an unusually perceptive picture of urban loneliness. Read full review
70
Film.comHenry Cabot Beck
By no means any kind of masterpiece, but viewed as one might any number of American or European independents of similar theme and nature, it not only stands its ground, but is at times one or two notches better than many of them. Read full review
70
The New York TimesDana Stevens
It's an anti- romantic comedy that resolves on a minor chord of grief. Read full review
60
Village VoiceAmy Taubin
An intelligent, perceptive film. It's good enough to make you wish Chen hadn't sacrificed emotional complexity for a last-minute surprise. Read full review
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