Hot Summer Days (2010)
-
50% of critics liked it
(6 reviews) -
53% of users liked it
(158 ratings)
This Cantonese-language ensemble drama from directors Tony Chan and Shya Wing transpires during the hottest summer in Hong Kong history, where numerous stories magically intersect. While a young female factory worker asks her romantic suitor to stand outside in the blazing heat for 100 days in a row… More This Cantonese-language ensemble drama from directors Tony Chan and Shya Wing transpires during the hottest summer in Hong Kong history, where numerous stories magically intersect. While a young female factory worker asks her romantic suitor to stand outside in the blazing heat for 100 days in a row to prove his love for her, a blind photographer obsessively combs the city searching for the gorgeous model he accidentally insulted. Meanwhile, in other corners of the city, a foot masseuse and a chauffeur forge a romantic connection through text messaging; a sushi chef makes a bold culinary attempt to win the heart of a food critic with whom he is smitten; and an old man combs the city for an antique lightbulb that he will use to honor his late wife. And still another story is woven into this mix, with an air conditioner repairman repeatedly challenging a mystery woman to a road race. As the summer rolls forward, the destinies of these individuals will impact one another in unforeseen and consistently surprising ways. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi
Critic Reviews
-
Sheri Linden, Los Angeles Times
Unlike the similarly multi-strand Valentine's Day, Hot Summer Days has heart, however overstated most of its action.
-
Neil Genzlinger, New York Times
Sure, the film sometimes gets too syrupy - hey, it's a date movie - but the way this tale finally ties into one of the others is sublime.
-
Lou Lumenick, New York Post
Hot Summer Days makes a lukewarm case for global warming. It's a better argument that the production of mindless fluff is not just limited to Hollywood
-
Ernest Hardy, Village Voice
While the film is slight, predictable, and familiar, it's great popcorn fare.
-
Glenn Heath Jr., Slant Magazine
Each rising sun ignites a surge of manic hysteria that weaves these tormented, forlorn characters through a clumsy plot riddled with cliché and predictability.
Critic ratings and reviews powered by RottenTomatoes.com
Fresh (60% or more critics rated the movie positively)
Rotten (59% or fewer critics rated the movie positively)
No Featured Audience Ratings Found…
Cast
-
Jacky Cheungas Wah -
Nicholas Tseas Ah Wai -
Rene Liuas Li Yan
-
Vivian Hsuas Wasabi -
Barbie Hsuas Ding Dong -
Duan Yihongas Leslie Guan
Now you can share movies with your friends on Facebook!
- Discover movies your friends are watching
- Keep track of what you want to see
- Add your reviews to your Timeline
