Cities of Last Things

  • R21 (SINGAPORE)
  • 2018


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81 % Fresh
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Positive Reviews 10
Negative reviews 5
Average Rating 3.5/5

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4.5
This nocturnal ambience really hits its stride in the second section, with an impulsive dalliance with free spirited shoplifter Ana (a mesmerizing Lou .. Screen Daily
4.5
This intriguing, atmospheric movie from Malaysian director Ho Wi Ding tells its twisting story in reverse chronological order featuring its embittered .. The Globe And Mail
4.5
Technically, the film is outstanding; the first chapter immerses us in quietly surreal sci fi, and the second subtly co opts noir tropes without ever .. Decider
1.5
As the full picture comes into focus, the narrative can tend toward the trite. The chief pleasure of the movie is the 35 millimeter cinematography of .. The New York Times
4.5
Though it takes a little while for the film to find its footing, this is an ambitious and, finally, also touching new work from Pinoy Sunday director .. Hollywood Reporter
4.5
A compact crime drama gem of smeary, neon textured lost innocence, it plays like an undiscovered story in a tattered pulp anthology. Los Angeles Times
1.5
The story does reward the effort it takes to unkink it, turning into an ever decreasing circle of broken connections... Variety
1.5
Theres a primal scene, an Oedipal drama and abandonment issues playing out in a film that throws ideas, genres and gendered violence together, all in .. Now Toronto
4.5
Hos film succeeds in using fractured time as way of puzzling together the essential drives that move a city and its inhabitants. Cine Vue
1.5
Cities of Last Things is a one trick pony whose storytelling doesnt justify the gimmick around which its built. Daily Dot
4.5
Its a tough, emotionally raw watch at times, but always enthralling, thanks in part to the textures of the neon heavy 35mm cinematography. Scifi Now
1.5
The strong performances from Hos uniformly fine actresses (Liu Juei chi, Louise Grinberg, Shih Yin, Huang Lu, and Ding Ling) do much to help complicat .. Cinema Scope
4.5
In general, Cities of Last Things is a good looking, meaningful and entertaining film, which manages to retain interest and occasionally even shock th .. Asian Movie Pulse
4.5
The stylish and atmospheric Cities of Last Things doesnt always work in its lofty ambitions (and sporadic misogyny), but it ends strongly thanks to th .. Pov Magazine
4.5
And its all thanks to Monkey, Water Margin and those damn fantastic 80s Hong Kong action movies! easternKicks.com



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