The group’s plan is to infiltrate Mr. Yee’s inner circle. To do so, they morph into different characters, the most important being Wei’s Mrs. Mak, who, throughout the course of the film, engages in a game of intrigue and espionage as she becomes almost solely responsible for wooing Mr. Yee into a dangerous trap.
While Lust does showcase beautiful cinematography and a moving score, it lacks the emotional punch that has made many of Lee’s other films, particularly Brokeback, so successful.
Grade: B
Lust, Caution releases in select theaters Oct. 5.