Tiger Stripes
Netflix | Release Date: June 14, 2024 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
68
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Generally favorable reviews based on 13 Critic Reviews
Positive:
8
Mixed:
5
Negative:
0
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83
The PlaylistElena LazicMay 24, 2023
The use of body horror allegories in cinema to address the physical, physiological, and mental changes brought on by puberty could hardly be called original. However, by delightfully and intelligently remixing symbols and metaphors Malaysian director Amanda Nell Eu refreshes the concept in her zesty debut feature Tiger Stripes. Read full review
80
Screen RantGrant HermannsJun 13, 2024
Melding gut-wrenching body horror with unique parallels between puberty and transformation, writer-director Amanda Nell Eu's feature debut is thoughtful and intriguing, even if it doesn't fully soar. Read full review
80
The New York TimesAlissa WilkinsonJun 13, 2024
Occasionally the movie feels like it’s lost its direction, stuffing a little too much into its story and deflating the ferocity of its central metaphor. But there’s a great sense of humor in Tiger Stripes, particularly in Zairizal’s impish performance, and the swing between fear and hilarity make for an engrossing ride. Read full review
80
The Irish TimesTara BradyMay 17, 2024
Whispered myths about periods and cleanliness coalesce into a perfect accidental riposte to Judy Blume’s Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Read full review
80
VarietyAlissa SimonDec 11, 2023
From the exuberant credits and opening sequence through to the end, Tiger Stripes is the work of a confident new talent whose next work will be eagerly awaited. Read full review
75
Film ThreatSumner ForbesJun 20, 2024
Tiger Stripes is highly recommended for families looking for an off-the-beaten-path take on growing up. The body horror elements are never too terrifying, and I think even younger viewers can pick up on the feminist messaging. Read full review
70
ColliderAled OwenJul 12, 2024
This bold feature debut refuses to shy away from gore, social commentary, or a heartwarming ending for its characters. Read full review
70
Screen DailyFionnuala HalliganMay 24, 2023
It truly growls in its depiction of the brutal nature of girl friendship and the shock of the menstrual metamorphosis. Read full review
60
The Observer (UK)Wendy IdeMay 19, 2024
The message is not always clear, but it’s an entertaining ride. Read full review
60
IGNRafaela Sales RossOct 8, 2023
The result is a visually rich film that finds moments of entertaining inspiration but suffers from a frustrating lack of focus. Read full review
60
The GuardianPeter BradshawMay 24, 2023
It is possibly a little bit derivative and sometimes seems to be treading water in narrative terms, but only after making us submit to a very woozy and hallucinatory experience. Read full review
58
The A.V. ClubNatalia KeoganJun 14, 2024
Where it feels uninspired gore-wise, it similarly feels muddled in its message. Read full review
58
IndieWireAdam SolomonsMay 24, 2023
With its use of body horror taking a backseat just when it might have worked best, Nell Eu is seemingly reluctant to make a B-movie, having written a script that could make for a fantastic one. That makes “Tiger Stripes” good, rather than great. Read full review
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