Edge of the World
Samuel Goldwyn Films | Release Date: June 4, 2021 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
42
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Mixed or average reviews based on 5 Critic Reviews
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
70
Film ThreatJosiah TealJun 14, 2021
Despite pacing issues, the film is a good look at imperialism and the mind of “the white Rajah.” The beautiful locations give the film an ambiance of mystery and adventure. Read full review
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The Associated PressLindsey BahrJun 2, 2021
While it might not knock it out of the park, Edge of the World is still a very solid watch if a little slow-going and might also just inspire you to revisit some of the classics its indebted to which is its own small triumph. Read full review
60
VarietyMichael NordineJun 4, 2021
Where Edge of the World distinguishes itself is in its evocative visuals of Borneo’s unspoiled beauty (courtesy of cinematographer Jaime Feliu-Torres) and the lived-in intensity of Meyers. If the film can’t help but feel like a relic from a bygone era, that’s ultimately part of its appeal. Read full review
40
The GuardianPhuong LeJun 14, 2021
Edge of the World fails to do justice to this fascinating and deeply complex chapter in British colonial history. Read full review
30
The New York TimesJeannette CatsoulisJun 3, 2021
Edge of the World plugs its narrative gaps with corn and cliché. Read full review
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