Christina Wang

Three stars: 1. For the originality of the plot. Rather than following the usual biopic line of overcoming challenges to reach greatness, this one is the reverse: decline from the top of a career. 2. For the real musician and orchestras who particiapted. The fact that the end credit was brought to the beginning of the movie was making the point of acknowledgement so audiences don't walk out on them. 3. For Blanchett's acting. The character's anxiety can be felt coming through the screen. I can't give any more stars because the movie is more for education on stark realities of human flaws rather than for entertainment. Some parts are sadly realistic and too much so. At times it's unsettling and feels like a light psychological thriller/horror but it ended not being so eventhough imagination may take it there just like the main character 's state of mind. The most soothing part of the movie is the opening credit and background music and it gradually becoming disconcerting as the movie goes on. The final section is making a point by employ stereotyping of an unknown Asian country. Hope no one really take offence about this but could surely imagine that some would.