A First Farewell
| Release Date (Streaming): February 26, 2021 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
73
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 4 Critic Reviews
Positive:
3
Mixed:
1
Negative:
0

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
80
The Hollywood ReporterClarence TsuiFeb 26, 2021
Bolstered by lush imagery and, perhaps more importantly, immensely naturalistic performances from its non-professional child actors, the film conjures up a quietly heartbreaking drama that works on multiple levels. These nuances probably allowed Wang to elude the stringent demands of China's censors. Read full review
80
VarietyRichard KuipersFeb 26, 2021
Told mostly through the eyes of primary school-aged characters, “Farewell” operates firstly as a film that can be deemed as suitable for children, while also offering plenty for adult audiences to read between the lines. Read full review
70
Screen DailySarah WardFeb 26, 2021
Indeed, the fact that the movie’s youthful lead will have to say goodbye to his childhood might be inevitable, but it never feels as standard as it sounds. Assisting immensely are some naturalistic performances, particularly from Yasan. Read full review
60
Los Angeles TimesMichael OrdoñaFeb 26, 2021
A First Farewell is a gorgeously shot window into a world most of us hadn’t looked through before, but it’s worth examining the meanings of its images. Read full review
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