its was hard to distinguish when one ended and when another began. Some shorts I really liked.

This film took the formula used to make PARIS JE T'AIME a success. PARIS JE T'AIME gathered a group of internationally reknowned filmmakers to make short (5 minutes or so) vignettes set in Paris. Each was unique. Despite the varied approaches it wo... (read more) This film took the formula used to make PARIS JE T'AIME a success. PARIS JE T'AIME gathered a group of internationally reknowned filmmakers to make short (5 minutes or so) vignettes set in Paris. Each was unique. Despite the varied approaches it worked. Infact it was the diversity that made for such interesting and engaging story telling. I remember even to this day about
3 years later which pieces were my favourites.

I cannot say the same about NEW YORK I LOVE YOU. NYILY was firstly different because the roster of directors (which included first time director Natalie Portman) did not have the same star power. Mira Nair seemed to be the most famous on the list.

The structure of the film was set up with continuing storylines and characters. This made some appearances seem quite insignificant compared to others. It also made it difficult to track the directors. PARIS JE T'AIME had credits and certain polish that NYILY didn't. As international as New York is (apparently 20-25% of its residents come from somewhere else), this film did not reflect it. Paris seemed simply more wordly in PJT. After PJT all I could think about was seeing it again and returning to Paris. However after the NYILY I could only think that I should have waited for the dvd . This film, even with the star power, is quite forgettable.

Must Natalie Portman shave her head all the time? Other than her bald shot and the fact that Shia LaBeouf still looks like the retarded son of Indiana Jones and speaks in this film, the movie has potential.

I liked all the sketches of life in New... (read more) Must Natalie Portman shave her head all the time? Other than her bald shot and the fact that Shia LaBeouf still looks like the retarded son of Indiana Jones and speaks in this film, the movie has potential.

I liked all the sketches of life in New York. It left me wanting to book a flight to The Big Apple.

See this one, at least once.

How could one not compare this to "Paris, Je T'aime"? It is very different-- most of the stories tie together in this film; in "Paris...", that did not happen, they were separate. Plus it's a different city, a different field to be explored.
Each s... (read more) How could one not compare this to "Paris, Je T'aime"? It is very different-- most of the stories tie together in this film; in "Paris...", that did not happen, they were separate. Plus it's a different city, a different field to be explored.
Each short film is about some sort of love in New York that usually, in some way, ties in the city with the story. In "Paris...", they made more of a point to show ALL kinds of love-- even city love... this one was more about relationships-- different types of them and rather not to the point as the last one. But one still comes away with something to think about with most of the shorts.
Some may complain it's a bit too artsy and cute, but I'm one that likes it if it works and I feel it does, in this film's case.

Shuqi also performed in this movie!

Well-made and full of charming humor. Unfortunately the decision to make the various films connect and clash through use of "check-up" segments that seemingly throw characters from the different films together at random does the format no favors and ... (read more) Well-made and full of charming humor. Unfortunately the decision to make the various films connect and clash through use of "check-up" segments that seemingly throw characters from the different films together at random does the format no favors and the need to have everyone exist in the same universe holds the film back from reaching the creative and singular emotional achievements of Paris, Je t'aime. Still worth seeing though.

Aaaargh too Frenchy for my own good. Ah-ah-ah, 2 stars for only two stories that were interestingly enough to be filmed. The other topics? Well you know how they say: RAISE THE STAKE!

What's remarkable here is the consistency of the mediocrity, the uniform fraudulence of the minipremises, the reliable awkwardness of such almost-English lines as "Your eyes would suffice to give tired men hope."

As with any such project, some of the films are better than others, but most of the entries in New York, I Love You are very good indeed.

Inevitably, the film is a jumble sale, but you can make some nice discoveries.