Jinpa
Icarus Films | Release Date: February 21, 2020 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
65
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Generally favorable reviews based on 4 Critic Reviews
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3
Mixed:
1
Negative:
0
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80
VarietyJoe LeydonFeb 25, 2020
The movie is a dreamily austere shaggy-dog story that recalls the matter-of-fact absurdism of early Jim Jarmusch, yet at the same time generates a fair amount of suspense by repeatedly hinting at a potential for melodramatic upheaval. Ultimately, however, Tseden finds an audaciously different way to pull the rug out from under us. Read full review
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The Hollywood ReporterBoyd van HoeijFeb 20, 2020
This is an intriguing if austere art house item that should please lovers of slow cinema with a more mystical edge. Read full review
70
Screen DailyJonathan RomneyFeb 20, 2020
Tibetan road movie Jinpa is a playful, gently perplexing and distinctly stylish fifth feature from director Pema Tseden. Read full review
50
The New York TimesDevika GirishFeb 20, 2020
As amusing as these interludes are, they read as attempts to force an exaggerated sense of mystery into an ultimately simple and moralistic tale about the futility of vengeance. Read full review
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