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Immaculate vibes, hollow script.
I was scrolling through Netflix when I stumbled across Left-Handed Girl. Right from the beginning, the visuals in here are enchanting. Taipei is beautiful with its blur of vibrant lights and humming traffic. I liked that some of the scenes were shot at the eye level of I-Jing; it perfectly emphasizes how vast and wondrous the world feels when you're only five years old. Nina Ye, the child actress who played her, is my favorite part of the entire film.
Sadly, aside from the aesthetics, everything else fell flat for me. There isn't much of a plot, but somehow there are plenty of plotholes and unanswered questions. I'm not entirely sure what the film was trying to achieve with the story, but the way it uses cultural superstitions — such as the left-hand taboo — feels more like an afterthought than anything else. It comes across as superficial rather than thought-provoking. The characters aren't just infuriating; they are poorly written and lack depth. Except for I-Jing, I didn't care for anyone else.
An underwhelming film, I don't recommend.
Although, thanks for the stunning cinematography, I guess?
Sadly, aside from the aesthetics, everything else fell flat for me. There isn't much of a plot, but somehow there are plenty of plotholes and unanswered questions. I'm not entirely sure what the film was trying to achieve with the story, but the way it uses cultural superstitions — such as the left-hand taboo — feels more like an afterthought than anything else. It comes across as superficial rather than thought-provoking. The characters aren't just infuriating; they are poorly written and lack depth. Except for I-Jing, I didn't care for anyone else.
An underwhelming film, I don't recommend.
Although, thanks for the stunning cinematography, I guess?
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