Of the many remarks Weber makes in the course of his beautifully fashioned film, none may be more significant than his observation, "We photograph things we can never be."
Though undoubtedly a vanity project -- the music clearances alone must have cost much more than the film could ever hope to gross -- it functions pleasantly enough as an exercise in free association.
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New York PostLou Lumenick
New York PostLou Lumenick
Chop Suey is, in the end, as much a tease as Weber's photographs -- not much substance, but rather sweet and with style to burn.
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TV Guide MagazineKen Fox
TV Guide MagazineKen Fox
Amid the clutter, Weber -- who narrates but never appears in front of the camera -- occasionally allows a glimpse into his own mind.
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L.A. WeeklyPaul Malcolm
L.A. WeeklyPaul Malcolm
Chop Suey really captivates with surfaces; look away for an instant, and the spell is broken.