My Blueberry Nights
My Blueberry Nights

My Blueberry Nights

2007Movie95 minCantonese

Elizabeth has just been through a particularly nasty breakup, and now she's ready to leave her friends and memories behind as she chases her dreams across the country. In order to support herself on her journey, Elizabeth picks up a series of waitress jobs along the way. As Elizabeth crosses paths with a series of lost souls whose yearnings are even greater than her own, their emotional turmoil ultimately helps her gain a greater understanding of her own problems...

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes30%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users63%
Director: Wong Kar-waiGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A heartbroken young woman, Elizabeth, embarks on a cross-country journey after being jilted by her boyfriend. Along the way, she encounters various individuals and experiences different facets of love and loss, working as a waitress in diners and encountering a gambler and a street artist. Through these encounters, she gradually heals and begins to understand herself and the nature of relationships.

Critical Reception

My Blueberry Nights received mixed reviews from critics. While Wong Kar-wai's distinctive visual style and Norah Jones's debut performance were often praised, many found the plot to be meandering and the characters underdeveloped. The film's artistic ambitions were recognized, but its emotional impact was divisive.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stunning cinematography and evocative mood.
  • Criticized for a lack of narrative cohesion and emotional depth.
  • Norah Jones's performance was seen as a unique but sometimes passive presence.

Google audience: Google users had a mixed reaction, with many appreciating the film's aesthetic and the performance of Norah Jones. However, a significant portion found the storyline to be slow and lacking a strong emotional connection, leading to a feeling of detachment.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.

Fun Fact

Norah Jones was cast after director Wong Kar-wai saw her performing on stage and was captivated by her presence and voice.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Now I'm all for a film from back in the day when Jude Law was in his swarthy, sexy phase (and had a full head of hair...) but, sadly, even that cannot rescue the rather ponderous romantic drama. Norah Jones is recovering from a broken relat...