Millennium Mambo
Seen it?2001 | 106 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in Chinese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
In 2011, Vicky looks back on her life a decade earlier, recalling her turbulent relationship with her controlling boyfriend Hao Hao and her growing connection to a compassionate gangster amid the neon haze of Taipei's nightlife.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 45K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien
- Shu QiVicky
- Jack KaoJack
- Duan Chun-haoHao-Hao
- Doze Niu Cheng-TseDoze
- Jun TakeuchiJun
- Yi-Hsuan ChenXuan
- Ko TakeuchiKo
- Hsu Hui-NiCat
- Rio PengDao
- Pauline Chan Bo-Lin