Don't Go Breaking My Heart
Seen it?2011 | 115 min | Romance, Comedy
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 55 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A typical story of the classic romantic triangle, where one person ends up having to choose between two others. This time, it is set against a backdrop of offices in Hong Kong, with a focus on architecture and its designers.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Johnnie To
- Louis KooCheung Shen Ran
- Gao YuanyuanCheng Zixin
- Daniel WuFang Qihong
- Lam SuetJohn
- Larisa BakurovaAngelina
- JJ Jia XiaochenJoyce
- Terence Yin Chi-waiOwen
- Selena LeeOwen's Wife
- Iva Law Wing-HanLucy
- Liu YuhongZixin's Grandmother