A movie that's all about simplicity. Two people meet, then walk and talk. Not too many plot points and obstacles await their journey. It is simply a sweet and easy going character study. As with all these kinds of films, it literally all hinges on whether you like and empathize with the characters. I did, mainly because Bryan Greenberg is just a cool guy, and was so good in How to make it in America. Jamie Chung I wasn't too familiar with, but is energetic and charming here. The conversations are definitely engaging but aren't as profound and thought provoking as the stuff Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy came up with, but you'll still want to listen. The ending was a downer at the time but in retrospect works. Overall, a really likable, if not very memorable, romance.

I just had to write tonight, watching the movie feeling sad missing my HK so I turned on Amazon where I bought the movie. Spoke to Emily last year and just felt like saying hi ya and thanks for making me feel at home tonight being in America missing HK watching her movie for the 50th time! I am so glad I bought this movie, talked to Emily and told her it changed me forever...Strange but true...Anyway, love your movie more then you will ever know.Can't wait for the second and hoping. This movie really offers such a wide array of great story telling and gives so many ideas of just travelling the world and what is out there. After seeing this movie it changed my life forever. Odd huh but so true.Tristian

I happened across this movie on Netflix. One of my favorites, "Lost In Translation" immediately came to mind. The test for me in embracing a film is whether I care about the characters. This film made it easy. Jamie Chung is mesmerizingly fetching. Yes, sassy, but her character played with an honesty. She eats up every scene. She's every guys dream date. Smart acerbic clever funny and a stunner. Any of us that have experienced the dopamine rush of meeting that special someone can appreciate the obvious infatuation shared by these characters. Watching Ruby and seeing her obvious hopeful desire to be with Everyman Josh gives shlubs like us a brief moment of joy. The film is beautifully shot, and the dialogue playful. This storyline that demands a sequel! I don't know what you want in a movie, but for me, I got the same resonant subtle melancholy joy that I felt after Annie Hall, Lost in Translation, and as far back as the Sound Of Music. Josh Greenburg is one lucky guy. We are lucky that Emily Ting made this film.

I give this movie two stars because as many have already pointed out, the scenery is exquisite and makes me want to visit Hong Kong. Although it sounds dangerous. I would run the risk of running into these two and dying of boredom.The two main characters' banter is extremely awkward and wooden. It makes you realize it's probably pretty hard to write good dialogue so I have a better appreciation for filmmakers who do. These two sound like they are actually Barbie dolls and children are speaking through them. For example:Boy: what are you doing here? Girl: I actually live here now. Boy: what? You moved here? To Hong Kong?I guess in case the audience fell asleep and forgot where the movie was set in. There are some problems that I had with the movie. Mainly how painful listening to the characters talking to each other which is the main focal point of the movie. I feel like I maybe could see what they were trying to go for and the premise is promising.. but you really need great writing to hold the interest of the audience. Too bad this fell very short. It's not saying much when the saving grace of a film is looking at the natural beauty of the setting its in - nothing the filmmaker can take much credit for, other than having access to a nice camera.