30 Coolest Movies Of All-Time

19. Chungking Express (1994)

True Romance Alabama
Miramax Films

What It Is: Wong Kar-Wai's stylish, almost Godardian drama about a policeman who falls in love with an elusive woman.

Why It's Cool: The film feels almost dream-like in its construction, moving forward with an intoxicating breeziness.

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Sam Hill is an ardent cinephile and has been writing about film professionally since 2008. He harbours a particular fondness for western and sci-fi movies.