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Hao Ian L What's special about Yi Yi is that everyone, more or less, sees their own reflections here, the film doesn't rely on dramatic plot twists or flashy visuals, instead, its beauty lies in the subtle observations of life's small joys and heartbreaks. It's a film that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit, the enduring power of love, and the bittersweet beauty of fleeting moments. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/01/24 Full Review Johnathon W Superb if overly long family drama, interacting an extended family and their trials. The cast is superb across the board while director Yang inter connects them beautifully and in surprising ways, from a wedding to a kid with a camera. However, at three hours, it is a bit too long and could have benefited from being cut down a bit. Overall, one of the better family dramas in recent years. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/15/23 Full Review James S An extraordinary, beautifully paced drama that earns it's intimidating run time. The cinematography is a love letter to urban Taipei and no frame appears to have been left to chance. One or two scene transitions were a little jarring (what are we to think when an unsupervised eight year old jumps into a swimming pool and struggles, only for the scene to end seconds later and cut to two different characters?) but the film is thick with carefully considered moments of joy, tenderness, humour and drama. Each character is able to show us at least a little of their inner-workings. It was a rare joy to follow the numerous ups and downs of the Jian family and I gladly shed a tear during the final scene. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/19/23 Full Review Leaburn O Jeez that was loooong and dull. Some interesting observations on love and life but quite why they took three hours to draw out is beyond me. Not the classic it's made out to be. Rated 2/5 Stars • Rated 2 out of 5 stars 07/18/23 Full Review Tim S Instantly became one of my favourites. Excited to watch more of the director's films. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/08/23 Full Review Shiven K Yi Yi is one of the best family dramas ever made, it's a unique swan song of great framing and cinematography and subtle performances. I implore everyone to watch this as it shows a family, their lives and their cultures. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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