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Cantonese and Mandarin language comedy sequel to "Love in a Puff," about the struggles young couple Jimmy and Cherie face after moving in together. Cast:Miriam Yeung Chin Wah, Shawn Yue, Mini Yang, Sui-man ChimDirector:Ho-Cheung PangRelease Date:March 30, 2012DVD Release: TBD From:Media Asia DistributionLength:1 hr 52 min
Love in the Buff played in limited release to good reviews. • Mark Olsen wrote in the Los Angeles Times, "Pang Ho-Cheung's nimble, incisive writing and direction and his winning leads give proof to the rom-com ideal that a film can be funny..." • And Glenn Sumi wrote in Toronto Now, "...the actors are superb, especially Miriam Leung..." More Reviews Below...
Love in the Buff Positive Reviews (10 Reviews, reviews below)
Love in the Buff has not been reviewed by Broad National Press
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (7 Reviews)
Andy Webster, New York Times: GOOD "There's charm aplenty... a romantic comedy that is as interesting for its glimpse into contemporary urban China as it is for the charisma of its leads."(See all of Andy Webster's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 256 words, 03/30/12
Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times: VERY GOOD "Pang Ho-Cheung's nimble, incisive writing and direction and his winning leads give proof to the rom-com ideal that a film can be funny..."(See all of Mark Olsen's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 207 words, 03/30/12
V.A. Musetto, New York Post: MODERATE(cg) "...it is unlikely to resonate with Western audiences, who have more than enough sentimental English-language romantic comedies to keep themselves occupied."(See all of V.A. Musetto's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 195 words, 03/30/12
Anita Li, Toronto Star: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "Miriam Yeung and Shawn Yue's on-screen chemistry carries the film... a humorous romp through relationships that indulges audiences but remains relatable."(See all of Anita Li's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 283 words, 03/30/12
Ernest Hardy, Village Voice/LA Weekly: VERY GOOD "...proves smarter on the subject of love than a host of dreary dramas.... a surprisingly moving look at the machinations of the heart."(See all of Ernest Hardy's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 218 words, 03/28/12
Love in the Buff has not been reviewed in Key Cities
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (4 Reviews)
Ernest Hardy, Village Voice/LA Weekly: VERY GOOD "...proves smarter on the subject of love than a host of dreary dramas.... a surprisingly moving look at the machinations of the heart."(See all of Ernest Hardy's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 218 words, 03/28/12
Chuck Bowen, Slant: VERY GOOD(cg) "...has an exhilarating tossed-off quality that characterized many of the most entertaining works of the French New Wave.... intoxicatingly reckless... at its best, yummy pop bliss."(See all of Chuck Bowen's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 829 words, 03/29/12
Andy Webster, New York Times: GOOD "There's charm aplenty... a romantic comedy that is as interesting for its glimpse into contemporary urban China as it is for the charisma of its leads."(See all of Andy Webster's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 256 words, 03/30/12
Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times: VERY GOOD "Pang Ho-Cheung's nimble, incisive writing and direction and his winning leads give proof to the rom-com ideal that a film can be funny..."(See all of Mark Olsen's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 207 words, 03/30/12
MOVIE INDUSTRY (4 Reviews)
Maggie Lee, Daily Variety: VERY GOOD "...a refreshingly authentic romantic comedy about the tradeoffs people must make in their relationships, careers and lifestyles."(See all of Maggie Lee's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 1,631 words, 03/21/12
Deborah Young, Hollywood Reporter: GOOD "Pang Ho-cheung offers another painfully on-target analysis of modern love in all its truth and lies, with only a wee bit of wheel-spinning towards the end..."(See all of Deborah Young's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 593 words, 03/26/12
Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times: VERY GOOD "Pang Ho-Cheung's nimble, incisive writing and direction and his winning leads give proof to the rom-com ideal that a film can be funny..."(See all of Mark Olsen's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 207 words, 03/30/12
Andy Webster, New York Times: GOOD "There's charm aplenty... a romantic comedy that is as interesting for its glimpse into contemporary urban China as it is for the charisma of its leads."(See all of Andy Webster's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 256 words, 03/30/12
9.3 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
Love in the Buff's reviews are separated by an average 9.3 percentage points. The norm for this measure is 18.4 percentage points. Less than 18.4 indicates more consistent reviews; greater than 18.4 indicates more mixed reviews. In the chart below, each dot represents a review, with the dots at the top more positive than the dots at the bottom. From left to right, the dots represent reviews in big, bigger and biggest publications. Roll over each dot for more detail.
Love in the Buff (10 reviews) Roll over dots for each review
Coverage:Love in the Buff's reviews cover 10.3% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 4,661 words involume (average is 20,194 words). Length:The film's reviews average 466 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Love in the Buff Coverage, Volume & Length (10 Reviews, reviews below)
Reviews Broke 21.4 Hours Before Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
Love in the Buff's reviews on average broke 21.4 hours before opening. Norm for this measure is 1.2 hours before. The chart below shows reviews on opening day and the days before and after opening; the left side is earlier and the right side is later. The red bars extending above the horizontal mid-line represent more positive reviews, and the red bars extending below represent more negative reviews. The white space/red bar in the middle is Love in the Buff's opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
Love in the Buff (10 reviews, click on bars for reviews)
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