"I Love Paris" cleverly puts the story in different districts of Paris, and with the styles of different directors, it looks rich and imaginative, and I still remember vampires and clowns. But I don't know if it's because New York is not so magical, or because of the limitations of the production team, "I Love New York" is much mediocre.
The first is the selection of scenes, basically around Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens with little to show. Corresponding to the scene is the director's perspective, which is white-centered. Then there's the theme, love or more narrowly "sex". So, although there are 11 stories, almost all of them are actually repeated.
New York is New York because New York is a dream. I still remember in "The Pianist at Sea", the expression of the person who saw the Statue of Liberty after a long journey, really mixed feelings! New continent, new life, no matter who you are or what you have experienced, as long as you still have dreams, you can start anew on this land! The choreographer obviously ignored the point of entry that distinguishes New York from Paris. Even in a hurry, if you've been on the New York subway, you'll find that, in fact, many times you can't hear English! Although there are many megacities today, New York is still difficult to surpass in terms of openness and tolerance.
I'm baffled as to why the choreographer gave up on this perspective, and also on New Yorkers. The reason why I say this is because the concept of New Yorkers is very big, including new immigrants who can't speak English well, but also successful people like Soros; New Yorkers are not white, not black, not yellow, but All those who want to make their dreams come true in New York, including tourists.
New York is New York not only because New York has the prosperity of Fifth Avenue, but also because New York has the chaos and struggle of Brooklyn, and also because there are 3 Chinatowns in New York, and you can't see white people when you get off the subway in Flushing. ! Probably because of "Crash" a few years ago, the director deliberately avoided portraying New York from immigrants or different races and beliefs. But, after all, that's the real heart of New York. I still remember that time I went to the park next to their house with my friends. There was a large area as large as Central Park, but there was no pretense of the upper class. Only people of different skin colors and languages played together, played football, and enjoyed the sunshine and joy of the weekend.
The most disappointing thing is the prejudice against different races, whether it's the Latin dad or Shu Qi's part. In fact, Indians have all become CEOs of Citibank. Few of the Chinese students studying after the 1990s are in Chinatown, and they have all entered the middle class. Latino upstarts like Jeniffer Lopez are not only in the entertainment industry. However, the director completely ignored these and buried himself in the New York dreams of a few white people.
Of course, in a movie with countless stars joining, counting stars is also a kind of enjoyment, and it is not bad to spend an hour easily. The only bright spot is the music, be sure to buy the sound track.
New York is heaven and hell, but we still miss her every minute, every second. Billy Holiday's "Autumn in New York" should be the truest New Yorker's sincere feeling about the city!
Autumn in New York
Why does it seem so inviting
Autumn in New York
It spells the thrill of first-nighting
Shimmering clouds - glimmering crowds
In canyons of steel
They're making me feel - I'm home
It's autumn in New York
That brings a promise of new love
Autumn in New York
Is often mingled with pain
Dreamers with empty hands
(They) All sigh for exotic lands
(But) It's autumn in New York
It's good to live it again
This autumn in New York
Transforms the slums into Mayfair
Autumn in New York
You'll need no castles in Spain
Lovers that bless the dark
On benches in Central Park
(But) It's autumn in New York
It's good to live it again
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