Shanghai Blues
Film Movement | Release Date: June 20, 2025 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
70
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 5 Critic Reviews
Positive:
5
Mixed:
0
Negative:
0

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
80
The GuardianPeter BradshawJun 3, 2025
It’s impossible not to be carried along by the delirious rush of silliness in this knockabout screwball comedy. Read full review
75
Portland OregonianTed MaharJun 18, 2025
The team did better later, but they did just fine with "Shanghai." [07 Sep 1988, p.E05]
70
The New York TimesGlenn KennyJun 19, 2025
“Blues,” playing now in a 40th anniversary restoration, is a constant charmer. Watching it is a buoyant experience even when the humor is a bit tasteless, including a bit involving mistaken sex partners during a blackout. Read full review
70
Village VoiceFariha RóisínJun 18, 2025
For the most part, the film is charming in its insouciance, the comedy by turns easy, funny, and slapstick. [23 May 2018]
63
Miami HeraldBill CosfordJun 18, 2025
Tsui Hark, the director, is apparently one of those filmmakers to whom the screwball comedy is not only still alive, but worthy of an extended salute. [07 Feb 1986, p.D9]
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