Ten Years

Watched this film based on the discussion it stirred upon its release.

Ten Years is a collection of shorts that paint a bleak picture for the future of Hong Kong. One cannot feel but helpless while watching these shorts.

Yet, this movie is more for those living in Hong Kong than outside. People who have never been to Hong Kong will not be able to relate or understand without more context. Maybe that's why it didn't catch on for non-Hong Kong enthusiasts.

3.5/5. I enjoy the film. I understand the underlying stories. But the message could have been done in a better way.

Politically, I would called it "5 years" instead of "10 years", because some parts of it is already a reality in 2020.

The film itself is original and challenging to watch if you are not familiar with the situation in Hong Kong. Over the last decade, I lost interest in HK cinema, you rarely come across any new subject. However, this film is "a breath of fresh air". It separated into 5 parts, personally I would prefer to give each segment an individual score due to its uneven quality. Extras - 5; Season of the End - 3; Dialect - 7; Self-immolator - 10; Local Egg - 8. Overall, some of it are very well made, clever and classy actors, but it is a pity some parts of it are very long and the acting is somewhere between bad and mediocre.

This is a collection of five short films on what Hong Kong could be like in ten years.

The second short film tries to be stylish and unusual, but it just doesn't make sense. In addition, it deviates from the theme of the other four shorts. As a result, it is out of place and is not likely to be appreciated by the viewers.

The other four shorts are to the point, concise and explores the deep seated collective fear of Hong Kong people. The stories are believable, and are easily connectable with everyday life. They are unsettling to the core.

The movie is a godsend. Hong Kong doesn't need to fall in 2025 to see its current development.When I saw this movie, I thought it was realistic, but now it's amazing!

Most of the movie segments progressively become reality. We must stand with Hong Kong and forbid it from losing Iran unique identity.