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nmahoney416 says...

5 years ago

A beautiful movie about family. Awkwafina is fantastic and I thought Zhao Shuzhen did a great job as well.

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mercuriorosso says...

4 years ago

"This smart film deftly mixes comedy and tragedy, and manages to be heartfelt without being cloying or sentimental."

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PorterUk says...

4 years ago

I'd heard rave reviews about this film and I was very glad to have watched it.

However, it's not going to blow you away. It's a very nice film with good performances. But it isn't a 10/10 by any means.

The concept is a wonderful one. Yet it seems to limp to an ending in the last act - and not the one you'd think.

It's charming, well acted, has plenty of heart, seems an accurate depiction of Chinese beliefs - so it's well worth a watch. Best to taper expectations though.

7.5/10

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2016moonlight says...

5 years ago

To more movies like this, please! :seedling:

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faithful soul says...

4 years ago

A very moving film; uplifting, sad, and sometimes pretty funny. Goodbyes are always difficult, especially when they are final, and this film resonated with me in a very real way.

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fredphoesh says...

4 years ago

Lovely, warm, real, funny and sad... beautiful movie, well made, well acted and keeps a light touch, managing to deal with the sad topic of a terminally ill beloved family member in a way that is not overly heavy or depressing. Actually it has a lovely up-turn at the end speaking about our connectedness to others, despite geographic distances. As a side note, I LOVE Awkwafina's voice, a lot like Scarlett Johansson's, warm and fuzzy.

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Saint Pauly says...

4 years ago

Hmm, who'd have thought China would be so not different than anywhere else? Don't get me wrong, I liked _The Farewell_ and will recommend it because everyone tells me I have to (and Awkwafina was truly charming as herself, though I was more impressed with her playing Danny Devito in _Jumanji: The Next Level_), but all the stellar reviews had led me to believe the film was going to move me more than just to the local theater.

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Reply by fredphoesh

4 years ago

@saint-pauly interesting comment. I found it masterful in the way it dealt with a very sad subject in a light hearted way, being real and delicate all at the same time. Perhaps watching bloated, vacuous Jumanji type movies has desensitised you! ;) I thought The Next Level was like a poor computer game without the interactivity.

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Reply by Saint Pauly

4 years ago

@fredphoesh I get what you're saying and am glad this film had this effect on you. The way you describe your feelings for _The Farewell_ are the way I feel about _Moonrise Kingdom_ or _Jojo Rabbit_ (which I'm introducing to my son tonight). I know that by liking this one only a little that I'm in the minority, but if we all liked everything the exact same amount would cinema be the wonderful place that it is?

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Reply by fredphoesh

4 years ago

@saint-pauly yeah, my family never agree on what they like, or want to see... but occasionally we all like a movie :) Stay well!

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Mindless_City23 says...

4 years ago

Such a great film, and a good dive into Chinese culture. The acting was great, especially Awkwafina and Zhao Shuzhen. I loved how real it all felt

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BaSsOo7 says...

2 years ago

What a mundane, boring and depressing piece of work. I want my hour and a half back...

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Narate says...

3 years ago

>"Chinese people have saying, when people get cancer they die. It's not cancer that kills them, it's the fear."

Oh Lulu. OH Lulu. OH LULU WANG. This movie is fantastic. If you have a grandmother that is still alive (or any close relative tbh), go give her a hug. This movie had me thinking about my life and how I would handle certain situations, and I am glad it did. Oh, and that tagline is amazing: Based on an actual lie.

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theinfamousj says...

4 years ago

I watched this as part of a watch party put on by the DC Public Library and found it to be amazing. This is the kind of drama you can relate to (especially if you are from an immigrant family, even if not a Chinese one). Awkwafina's acting chops are amazing, but the rest of the cast shone as well; everyone was phenomenal. Watch the bonus material as well (it's online; find it by googling) and you'll gain even more context for the movie; then rewatch the movie. I hope this movie gets a novelization soon because it is a story worth the paper.

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