"...[A] lovely, absorbing film....The work of a master in full command of the resources of his art..."
New York Times Ranked #4 in Entertainment Weekly's "Lisa Schwarzbaum's BEST MOVIES OF 2000" -- "[Chang is] natural and delightful....Profound..."
Entertainment Weekly "...A marvel of delicacy and humor..."
Rolling Stone "...It's a well-acted, masterfully structured film and Yang's compassion for his characters fills every gracefully photographed frame..."
Total Film "...[A] wonderful film....In a film of superb ensemble work, Wu Nianzhen's performance as NJ is a standout..."
Sight and Sound "...A wise and gentle comedy of manners....YI YI investigates the entire melody of life....It's a delicate film, but a strong one, graced with the ability to see life whole..."
Los Angeles Times "...[A] three-hour jewel from Taiwan about a family in crisis....A must-see..."
USA Today 4 stars out of 4 -- "[A] breathtaking film....Director Edward Yang eschews histrionics and melodrama to capture a far more affecting truth."
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