Better Days
Well Go USA Entertainment | Release Date: November 8, 2019 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
83
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Universal acclaim based on 5 Critic Reviews
Positive:
5
Mixed:
0
Negative:
0
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
100
VarietyJessica KiangDec 2, 2019
In Derek Kwok Cheung Tsang’s gripping, superbly performed melodrama — a deeply moving if occasionally overwrought exposé of bullying in the acutely competitive academic pressure cooker of a Chinese high school — it’s hard to imagine she can be nostalgic for her own school days. Read full review
100
San Francisco ChronicleCary DarlingNov 6, 2019
Three years ago Tsang made “Soul Mate,” an enchanting tale about female friendship that offered an engrossing look at modern, urban China. Yet, that film isn’t quite adequate preparation for the emotional wallop of Better Days. Don’t think, just close your eyes, and jump in. Read full review
78
Austin ChronicleRichard WhittakerNov 20, 2019
Moreover, dark as Better Days gets – and it is often an uneasy watch because of its delicately-handled themes – there's still a hopeful story about how honesty and courage and fix even the most broken systems. Read full review
70
The Hollywood ReporterDeborah YoungJul 5, 2020
Though not very subtle in presenting its thesis, the story is generally suspenseful and well-told by young HK actor and director Tsang (Soul Mate). Read full review
70
Screen DailyJohn BerraJul 5, 2020
Better Days may slide into somewhat hollow artfulness, but it’s hard not to be moved by its genuine concerns. Read full review
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