Chongqing Hot Pot
| Release Date: April 1, 2016 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
52
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Mixed or average reviews based on 4 Critic Reviews
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63
Washington PostMark JenkinsApr 1, 2016
Although its final act is brutal, this Chinese crime drama also has elements of farce and romance. Read full review
60
VarietyRichard KuipersApr 13, 2016
“Hot Pot” loses focus with sloppy sentimentality and heavy-duty violence that dilutes the story’s early charm. The end result is entertaining enough if not particularly memorable. Read full review
50
The Hollywood ReporterElizabeth KerrApr 13, 2016
The trouble with Chongqing Hot Pot is that despite its brief running time, it takes too long to bring its various threads together. Read full review
50
Los Angeles TimesNoel MurrayApr 1, 2016
The twisty plot mostly comes together via flashbacks, following an opening armed robbery. Too often though, Yang opts for brute force over brains, defaulting to violent fights that don't quite fit with the film's overall lightness. Read full review
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