4. Se, Jie (Lust, Caution) (2007)

This was the most recent movie I watched. It is directed by Ang Lee who became famous directing . It was a Chinese movie about a Chinese girl trying to kill a top Japanese collaborator for her country during the WWII. However, she later falls in love with her own enemy. The movie is rated R for strong sexual content and a scene of brutal violence. Some of the scenes shocked me and made me uncomfortable, but I enjoyed the artistic part of the movie. It was amazing to see how the director was using color and light to evoke emotions. It was fasinating to watch the recreation of clothes and the scenery of Shanghai in the late 30’s. The main character appeared with a different 'chibao' (Chinese traditional dress) in every scene. The dresses were so elegant. Throughout the movie, it was very gray and dark but I liked how the low light made her dress more vibrant.