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The Farewell
18TC (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES)
2019
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The Farewell
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Average Rating
4.2
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4.5
Billi doesnt like the deception but she doesnt want to stir up trouble with her family.
Keith & the Movies
4.5
Instead, theres an enchanting mingling of comedy and melancholy, in a series of small set pieces that feel emotionally big.
Empire
4.5
But The Farewell doesnt aim for the kind of big laughs a film such as The Big Sick strives to inspire, not does it lean quite so heavily into its more ..
Variety
2.0
But Awkwafina isnt quite right; its more apparent that shes acting, while the others seem thoroughly at home.
4.5
The Farewell is an appealing and accessible family drama, and definitely well worth seeing.
Raidió Teilifís Éireann
4.5
Its a funny but painful moment, one thats laden with sorrow, typical of The Farewell.
Thril List
1.5
Kudos go to the entire cast of The Farewell, all of whom give moving performances as stricken family members suppressing their feelings and allowing o ..
Parent Previews
4.5
And while The Farewell isnt only about death, feelings of grief and mourning and loss pervade every frame.
Book & Film Globe
4.5
Lulu Wangs The Farewell is a groundbreaking work thats authentic and deeply affecting.
Ready Steady Cut
4.5
If thats not the mark of a great film, then I dont want to know what is.
Hypable
4.5
Simply put, The Farewell is one of the best movies youll see this year.
Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.5
There isnt much actual drama, no screaming matches, very little interpersonal conflict; just nicely observed naturalistic behaviour.
Richard Crouse
5.0
Wangs film is a stunning example of storytelling, the emotive premise laying the foundations for a film flawlessly executed and gloriously rendered.
Outtake Mag
5.0
Wang manages to walk the perfect line between laughter inducing and heart breaking without ever becoming overly sentimental.
Their Own League
4.5
As authentic and involving as a family drama could hope to be, and one of the most effective takes on the tension between culture and identity seen in ..
easternKicks.com
4.5
If youre a fan of any songs from 1950s onwards, youre going to want to watch this. (
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