
The extended Cheng family, which, like Aberdeen harbor's Chinese namesake, represents today's "Little Hong Kong" and its myriad of contradictions between traditions and modernity; superstitions and materialism; family and individuality.... (Full plot summary below)
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The extended Cheng family, which, like Aberdeen harbor's Chinese namesake, represents today's "Little Hong Kong" and its myriad of contradictions between traditions and modernity; superstitions and materialism; family and individuality.
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| User ReviewWS Wa deeply affecting family drama spanning generations. with an a-list cast and a superior director, aberdeen beautifully captures and delivers on the imperfectness of human nature. truly a journey of life. a resounding triumph! (= |
| User ReviewMing Siu GVery skilfully-made slice-of-life dramedy that shows great imagination and intimate detail simultaneously. The superb ensemble cast brings real depth to every character. My only complaint is that the middle sags a little. |
| User ReviewDolores HGood drama, nice change from Hollywood films. |
| User ReviewVulcan San authentic, honest direction and interpretation of human relationships; though the plot and conclusion might be a bit too simple, its warmth and redeeming spirit make it a rewarding cinematic experience. |
| User ReviewAlan WFor a HK film, this is truly a rare attempt at nuance and depth in a script that plays up what would otherwise be minor soap plotlines into more meaningful dramatic devices. Every member of the family gets an issue which intersects with each other, ranging from adultery to parenting - the underlying theme that ties it together being the (mis)communication between familial members. An interesting blend of arthouse with mainstream cinema but with varying degree of success, some of the juxtaposition and dialogue could be clunky, pretentious or unrealistic and the fantasy dream sequences are arguably indulgent, even unnecessarily distracting, but they are not totally disruptive. Full marks for effort and attempt, as for the end result, that will depends on how generous you feel: for me, the ensemble cast just about manages to sell it to me with their natural and fearless performances. |
| User ReviewJacky Lwanted to like it more but couldn't help feeling unsatiated. felt the movie alternated between a headless ghost unsure of its direction (cos there were one too many), and an overachiever taking on too much within the short ninety over minutes screen time. |
| User ReviewSteve WAberdeen is more than just a dysfunctional family film. It has themes of forgiveness, loyalty, family, and much more. The actors do a good job of displaying this family's life through three different generations, and its like a snapshot of their family portrait. Although the trippy dream sequences are a little out there, it delivers on its solid themes and ends on a good note. |
| User ReviewKen POvertly pretentious and kitsch. An abomination of a film by a narrow-minded director. A regrettable waste of some decent actors' talents. |