36/17
His travels replace panic with melancholy
Plot
Edward, civil servant, flees fiancee Molly on their wedding day in Rangoon, 1917. Molly, set on marriage, amused by his escape, trails him across Asia..
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Never have I ever been so annoyed at the cinema, but stayed for the whole thing out of respect for other viewers.This movie has no plot, no relatable characters, no compelling story. The comedic reliefs are utterly unfunny (really, why does anyone laughs at women cursing at men anymore?
Peak boomer humor)
It does not evoke any feelings other than a deep feeling of irritation and wasted time. It's really oddly paced and quite frankly, boring.Some shots are pretty (if you've never been to Asia) and I have to appreciate the use of traditional asian music.However, it's not enough to make up for how badly it is structured and how really pointless this movie is.
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One of the worst films I've ever seen (and I'm usually quite generous with my ratings)..