76
Metascore
7 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 100Village VoiceJ. HobermanVillage VoiceJ. HobermanOne of the richest films of the past decade.
- 80VarietyDavid RooneyVarietyDavid RooneyThoughtful, melancholy drama.
- 75Christian Science MonitorDavid SterrittChristian Science MonitorDavid SterrittThe movie makes up in sweep and splendor what it lacks in psychological depth and dramatic impact.
- 75New York PostV.A. MusettoNew York PostV.A. MusettoAwesome filmmaking. But it doesn't make for easy film-watching.
- 70The New York TimesDana StevensThe New York TimesDana StevensAn intellectually engaging movie. But Mr. Jia's careful objectivity and regard for material detail are not matched by narrative rigor.
- 50New York Daily NewsElizabeth WeitzmanNew York Daily NewsElizabeth WeitzmanAfter lulling us into a neartorpor, Jia sneaks in one of the most gut-punching endings in recent memory.