Hong’s fifth feature is all about seeing what lies beneath the surface: life is empty and unfulfilling, but his film lets us peel the layers to reach into something deeper—and something elusive.
Tag / 2004
Clean (2004)
Backed by a terrific performance by Cannes Best Actress winner Maggie Cheung, Assayas explores the theme of redemption through the inner workings of head and heart.
Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004)
With more dramatic substance than Vol. 1, Vol. 2 shows that Tarantino has an unparalleled gift for dialogue and a sharp cinematic eye.
