The Air I Breathe
5,257
Drama. Romance. Thriller
A drama based on an ancient Chinese proverb that breaks life down into four emotional cornerstones: happiness, pleasure, sorrow and love. A businessman (Whitaker) bets his life on a horse race; a gangster (Fraser) sees the future; a pop star (Gellar) falls prey to a crime boss (Garcia); a doctor (Bacon) must save the love of his life. The Air I Breathe is told in four short fables, each built around a character who embodies one of these ... [+]
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United States | The New York Times | "An ingenious contraption that holds your attention for as long as it whirs and clicks like a mechanized Rubik’s Cube. After it’s over, however, you may find yourself scratching your head and wondering if there was any purpose to this sleek little gizmo." | NEU |
United States | USA Today | "An attempt at fusing the styles of Robert Altman and Quentin Tarantino. (...) Each story has its moments, but 'Air' lacks an overarching vision. (...) Rating: ★★ (out of 4)" | NEU |
United Kingdom | The Guardian | "A poor addition to a cycle of movies in which a succession of people (played by well-known actors) is linked by coincidence or perverse destiny" | NEG |
United Kingdom | Empire | "Thanks to a lively plot and a strong cast, it's not an unpleasant watch, just a disposable one (…) Rating: ★★ (out of 5)" | NEU |
United States | New York Post | "Situations get increasingly ridiculous, and none of the characters ever seems like anything but a screenwriter’s sketch." | NEG |
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