Dead Pigs

Film Movement | Release Date (Streaming): February 12, 2021

5.6	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 7 Ratings

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Brent_MarchantJun 9, 2021

The connections that bind us are sometimes rooted in the strangest of circumstances, as is the case in this fact-based Chinese comedy-drama about the mystery of thousands of dead pigs found floating down the Huangpu River near Shanghai. WhoThe connections that bind us are sometimes rooted in the strangest of circumstances, as is the case in this fact-based Chinese comedy-drama about the mystery of thousands of dead pigs found floating down the Huangpu River near Shanghai. Who would think that such an unusual phenomenon would come to link the fortunes of a financially strapped pig farmer, a determined homeowner fighting to keep her generations-old family property from being seized by developers, a lovelorn busboy pining for a rich girl involved with a shady businessman and an American expat seeking to make a name for himself in Chinese real estate. The delightful narrative, loaded with whimsical twists and turns, hearty belly laughs and just the right amount of understated campiness, combine to make for a thoroughly entertaining mix, as well as thoughtful meditation on knowing when to hold on and when to let go. Director Cathy Yan's recently released 2018 debut feature sags a bit at times in the second half, but that's a small price to pay for everything else this charming and quirky picture has to offer.… Expand

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bertobellamyFeb 25, 2021

I was thinking of 'The White Tiger" after watching this film. Both are satires, but the first one delivers a somewhat cruder story; 'Dead Pigs' point of view sometimes seems to side with the privileged ones. Also, the characters here areI was thinking of 'The White Tiger" after watching this film. Both are satires, but the first one delivers a somewhat cruder story; 'Dead Pigs' point of view sometimes seems to side with the privileged ones. Also, the characters here are thinly drawn and not that interesting compared to Ramin Bahrani's film. They're not the same story, but I think the aim is very similar: different classes and generations clashing with each other.

Finally, 'The White Tiger" gives a clear view of Indian idiosyncrasy and how modernity and traditions do nothing for most people. Here, director Cathy Yan reaches a condescending ending with a superficial thought about the dangers of both.… Expand

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TheSikvelOct 23, 2021

The movie was great. I watched with interest and looked forward to how it would all end. Interesting stories, interesting characters, everything was fine exactly until the end of the film. I was ready to call this film one of the best inThe movie was great. I watched with interest and looked forward to how it would all end. Interesting stories, interesting characters, everything was fine exactly until the end of the film. I was ready to call this film one of the best in recent years, but it turned out to be a major disappointment. I am incredibly upset about the ending because I was expecting something more and some important message, but I got a Disney fairy tale.… Expand

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