Three Thousand Years of Longing

Three Thousand Years of Longing is ambitious, yet emotionally muddled. The actors are committed but their chemistry is inconsistent. Similarly, the protagonist serves as a catalyst but her arc is underdeveloped. Unfortunately, these core shortcomings fundamentally undermine the film. Three Thousand Years of Longing considers science's relationship with wonder, the meaning of storytelling, and the romantic roots of human desire. However, these themes become meandering and convoluted because the film has unfocused heart. The story structure is unique, but its disjointed nature is never overcome. Thus, the script is respectable in concept but tiresome in execution.

Conversely, Three Thousand Years of Longing is a technical powerhouse. Its psychedelic visuals utilize movement, colors, composition, focus, framing, and lighting. The editing sometimes drags but employs dynamic match cuts, smash cuts, transitions, jump cuts, hidden cuts, crossfades, intercuts, and montages. Plus, the elevated sound uses match transitions, ambient rumbling, abstract muting, layered voices, echoes, symbolism, and split cuts. Meanwhile, the unusual production design is elaborate, the special effects are surreal, and the daring direction goes big. Overall, Three Thousand Years of Longing has questionable relatability, but creative craft and striking style.

Writing: 6/10

Direction: 8/10

Cinematography: 9/10

Acting: 7/10

Editing: 8/10

Sound: 10/10

Score/Soundtrack: 7/10

Production Design: 9/10

Casting: 7/10

Effects: 9/10

Overall Score: 8.0/10