‘Girls on Wire’ Review: Two Cousins Reunited on a Chinese Film Set Are Trapped in a Melodrama of Their Own Making
The movie has an endearing vintage touch, tugging at your heartstrings through nostalgic flashbacks of childhood friends Fang Di and Tian Tian, who grew up like sisters in Chongqing. This emotional journey is contrasted with the modern-day scenes set in Xiangshan Film City, a massive film production site where Fang Di (Wen Qi) works as a stuntwoman. This setting not only immerses viewers into the filmmaking process but also gives the narrative a unique behind-the-scenes flavor, similar to “Day for Night”, as Fang Di’s action-movie training readies her for a real-life action-packed adventure.