GrimPrecise
I'll tell you why so serious
Suman Roberson
It's a movie as timely as it is provocative and amazingly, for much of its running time, it is weirdly funny.
Portia Hilton
Blistering performances.
Jannnnnnn
I love a good movie. You might find that many of the cast members are familiar from the blockbuster films twilight and fast and the furious, so you know it will be good.This film really blew my mind. My friends and I, the whole theatre really, were enraptured by the astounding acting, enchanting dialogue, and really intricate plot. What would you do if you woke up in satin pjs in the wrong bed? The cultural motifs, (Hawaiian myth, Chinese girl with American boy, Korean doctor to the rescue) really struck a chord with us.Anyways, get a crew, bring those you are looking to impress, and be sure to schedule time afterwards to deconstruct this beauty of a film.
Billy Dunster
Beside Hollywood production I love watching Korean and Japanese movies, but I am not really familiar with the Chinese cinematography. Jonathan Hua Lang Lim, who was completely unknown to me before, did a great job with this movie. There is some amazing background scenery, that is combined with a top-notch direction, so I will surely be paying attention to this director's future work. Acting is good and the story is very well put together. I didn't find any plot holes in the script, everything made sense and I loved the ending. I highly recommend the movie to all the romance lovers, even though it has some elements of thriller so I am sure the audience of many different genres will like it.
geraldyelverton
Recently, I had the pleasure of screening the film "Pali Road". The film is about a woman who dates a young doctor, but after a car accident wakes up to find she is married to his professional rival and has a son. No one in her life, not even her parents remember the original love of her life, causing her to question her thoughts as well.Pali Road, written by Doc Pedrolie and Victoria Arch is an intense psycho analysis of the human mind and shows the true power of the heart. The script and storyline are complex without being difficult to follow. A true intelligently written story.Jonathan Hua Lang Lim directs a beautifully told story with sweeping shots and a serviceable pace. The story moves at a rate that causes the viewer to want to stay with it. He also does wonders in the direction of his actors.The young woman is played by actress, Michelle Chen (Badges of Fury) who I was unfamiliar with before viewing this title. She serves as a great central character who is going through this psycho analysis. Her acting is top notch as she really conveys the beats and levels of love, fear and doubt as the plot unfolds. Pali Road will be a key vehicle in familiarizing this talented audience with a mass audience. Film fans will recognize the two leading male characters as Jackson Rathbone (Twilight) and Sung Kang (Fast and Furious). Rathbone, who plays the former love interest before the accident does well as the romantic lead. Kang, who plays the new husband and father really reaches a depth that was not seen in the uber popular action franchise he is known for. This movie proves as beneficial for the actors to showcase their talents as they prove beneficial for the film.I highly recommend any film fans, or fans of its star actors to take the time to view this title. At 92 minutes it is not a marathon to watch as the plot moves swiftly. A really well put together film.
otsuji
Part love story, part psychological thriller, Pali Road is an unusual and memorable film. The strong multicultural cast, the Hawaiian setting, and mix of Asian and Polynesian cultural themes make this a unique film that deserves a wider audience. The plot is tight and quick paced, so the story never lags. Performances by the actors and actresses are strong and convincing. The ending will strike some as abrupt and perhaps a tad unsatisfying, but this minor flaw does not diminish the overall quality of the film and may even enrich the element of mystery. The cinematography is gorgeous and gives the movie a strong sense of place. Strongly recommended.
