This time: My thoughts on the films YPF and Naked Ambition. Readers should know that YPF's actual title will be used, which contains explicit language.
YPF
Directed by and co-written by Martin Gero.
With a title (the full title is Young People Fucking) that is meant to get people in the theatre (or the disc in your dvd player) Young People Fucking's story is what keeps the viewer in front of the screen til the end credits roll. First time Director Martin Gero's film about young people and the trials they face in romantic relations is an intelligent comedy. While it is decently directed and possesses a good script, Young People Fucking is sorely lacking in the acting department. Most of the performances scream low-budget, and seem amateur at best.
However, the cleverness of the script makes up for the emotional emptiness, which may be Gero's intention. If so, he deserves to be lauded for the inferences that can be drawn from the hollow nature of the film. If not, Young People Fucking is still an interesting comment on society's view of sex. Either way, Gero has crafted an engaging and sly film.
Naked Ambition
Directed by Chan Hing-Ka and Dante Lam, starring Louis Koo, Eason Chan, Josie Ho, Niki Chow, Jo Koo, and Cherrie Ying.
An overstuffed and overlong comedy about two friends that start a porn magazine, and the difficulties they face as they struggle with ethics and morality. As passable entertainment, Naked Ambition succeeds. As a witty comment on society, or a touching tale of friendship, it fails miserably. That being said, for two hours of hit-or-miss comedy and emotion, with serviceable leads (pun intended) and beautiful actresses in annoying performances, Naked Ambition fits the bill.
Next time (tomorrow):
Christmas in August
One Fine Spring Day
April Snow
Happiness
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