Front Cover
Strand Releasing | Release Date: August 5, 2016 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
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Mixed or average reviews based on 9 Critic Reviews
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Mixed:
5
Negative:
1
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75
RogerEbert.comGodfrey CheshireAug 5, 2016
One thing that’s notable about Front Cover — and that sets it apart from Ang Lee’s nominally similar “The Wedding Banquet” — is that, though set in New York, its perspective and espoused values are finally more Chinese than American. Read full review
70
Village VoiceRobyn BahrAug 4, 2016
Come for the breezy chemistry, stay for the thoughtful exploration of racism, homophobia, and xenophobia via a cross-cultural love affair. Read full review
67
The PlaylistChris EvangelistaAug 4, 2016
As a filmmaker, Yeung has a keen eye for the quiet spaces where two people can learn more about each other than if they were holding a wordy conversation. If the director could just find a way to balance against his ho-hum dialogue and plotting, Front Cover would make more of an impression, instead of being the sweet but ultimately forgettable film that it is. Read full review
60
Los Angeles TimesGary GoldsteinAug 11, 2016
Unfortunately, writer-director Ray Yeung leapfrogs over several key emotional beats and points of credibility. At the same time, he plies an ambitious slate of social, sexual and cultural messages, some more fully formed than others. Read full review
60
The New York TimesJeannette CatsoulisAug 4, 2016
Though too slight to be memorable, the gay romance Front Cover takes a gentle, thoughtful look at the intersection of ethnicity and sexuality. Read full review
60
VarietyDennis HarveyAug 4, 2016
While there isn’t much subtlety or surprise in Yeung’s screenplay, his direction is restrained and graceful enough to make this a pleasant if unmemorable bittersweet love story. Read full review
60
The Hollywood ReporterSheri LindenAug 3, 2016
Whatever nuance can be found in Front Cover, the story of an openly gay fashion stylist and a seemingly homophobic Chinese movie star, belongs chiefly to the performances of Jake Choi and James Chen. Read full review
50
Washington PostStephanie MerrySep 29, 2016
Front Cover is weighed down by heavy-handed dialogue and a melodramatic score. Read full review
12
Slant MagazineDiego SemereneAug 1, 2016
The very few instances where stereotypes are challenged are forced and didactically delivered. Read full review
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