Has lots of pop energy and an admirable poker-face when it comes to its Douglas Sirk-ian storyline. And even though it's essentially a Frankenstein's monster stitched together from a zillion other movies, you really haven't seen anything like it.

The movie is a riot of tropical turquoise, magenta and pink, spiced with marigold, red and green. You'd swear it was drenched in a tangy tamarind sauce

The movie is fun to watch, with an attractive cast.

"Tears of the Black Tiger" is a truly cult film in all aspects and provides a very rewarding experience, although I felt that the romantic aspect could be a bit toned down