Bishonen (1998)

Some things I liked some I did not.

Disappointment for a huge fan!

Bad Acting and worse Bad Screenplay

There's no way I can possibly love it entirely but I just think its ridiculously bad, but enjoyable at the same time.

Hong kong films are mostly action packed, comedies, etc. I have never seen any hong kong films like this one before, this one is romantic, touching, a little bit of disconsolate.I thought that Stephen Fung looks cute, so I wanted to watch this film. In the end, I start to like Daniel Wu better, he looks a little bit like andy lau, and he is shanghai boy.The story is intertwined with each protagonists, and the love they have for each other is pure. The sex scenes are quite steamy, I doubt that they will make any gay films like this one in hong kong any more. The actors are really good, you would feel as if they are really homosexuals in real life.I rate this a total 10. I feel that there won't be another film like this made in Hong Kong any more.

I really don't understand how this movie is a failure. The story is well-organized, the music is awesome and the castings are good-looking. The story focuses on Jet's love-life in particular and gay world in general thru 4 main characters, Jet, Sam, Ah Ching and K.S, who are all connected with each other somehow. The message from the movie just could be perceived that the love between people of the same sex is just as strong and fervent as normal male and female love, or maybe even stronger. The movie just wants to tell us about a homosexual love, to show us what lays beneath the seemingly disgusting caresses and kisses between two men are true feelings from every beat of their hearts. But they can not be free to live with their true feelings because of social prejudice against gay and duties with their family. The contradictions in their minds could not be easily justified so gay-themed movies usually have an unhappy ending with one of the two seeking for death as a solution, an escape. Moreover, the movie also portrays a dark rubbish world of hustlers with extreme disgrace and even pain in their hearts and bodies. If you view this movie with your ready bias against gay people or just attach too much importance to some of its trivial things, then you could definitely not perceive its message. No matter what criticism it may receive, I really think this movie could touch hearts.

Finally got to watch this one on the big screen as part of Cinemanila. After hearing so much about it, I have to say that I was disappointed. Sentimental movies are no problem with me but this one wasn't very good. The storytelling was confusing and I couldn't feel the passion between the characters. The "love scenes" were awkward and well, passionless. Watch out for that shower scene and cringe. Hell, that cheesy love scene in Titanic (the one with the steamed up windows in the car) was better.Shu Qi is wasted here. We could have done without her character. Acting-wise, the main actors were not that proficient. Pity, a lot of wasted chances.

i watched the movie because there's daniel wu, but i was really impressed by the story( i didn't know it's a gay movie). really touching towards the end. the director skillfully captured the beautiful moments of the actors. all actors are remarkably glamorous. if you're looking for story, this is up to standard. if you're looking for cute hunks, this is more than what you can ever want. if you're looking for skillful acting, it's quite disappointing since all are young actors, but they're still pleasure to eyes. eventually, one will learn to understand homosexuals more, which is the best lesson after watching the movie. definitely worth the time and money!