Diamond Island
Les Films du Losange | Release Date: October 13, 2017 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
69
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 5 Critic Reviews
Positive:
4
Mixed:
1
Negative:
0
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80
Village VoiceBilge EbiriOct 12, 2017
Maybe this is a mood more than a movie, but it is a haunting one. Read full review
75
Slant MagazineKenji FujishimaOct 12, 2017
The filmmaker brings enough original aesthetic touches to the table, as well as a fresh cultural perspective to the broader socioeconomic issues he broaches, that Diamond Island rarely feels derivative. Read full review
70
The New York TimesKen JaworowskiOct 12, 2017
As with a dream, you can parse what you’ve watched for meaning or just savor what you’ve seen. For this compassionate film, either way works fine. Read full review
70
VarietyCatherine BrayOct 12, 2017
this compassionate film is as much about its very specific Cambodian setting as it is the characters, with the film’s standout star its neon-pastel location work. Read full review
60
The Hollywood ReporterJordan MintzerOct 12, 2017
As much as the helmer’s aesthetic is impressive, the laconic pacing and somewhat flat performances can be a bit of a drag, as is a script that heads to familiar places and takes a while to do so. Read full review
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