This movie was universally panned by critics, but somehow the cover of the DVD box still attracted me to check it out. It stars Norah Jones in her first, and possibly only, starring role ever and was directed by Hong Kong legend Wong Kar-wai ("Chungking Express," "In the Mood for Love") in his first English-language feature. Yes, Norah Jones' acting is atrocious as she spends the majority of the film eating so that she just doesn't sit there looking clueless. But in terms of creating a mood and a feeling, this movie was a great success. The cinematography and the editing do a great job in creating an America that doesn't look like America, but more of a romaniticized version seen from the outside-- resplendent with neon signs, a rushing subway, open roads and charming cafes/bars/diners. It's clear that though it's not his best effort, Wong is quite adept with the subtleties of human interaction and his work still sucks you in-- even without a very good protagonist.
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